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Workplace accidents can have a devastating impact on individuals and their families. If you’ve been injured at work, it’s crucial to understand your rights and explore potential avenues for accident at work compensation.
If it can be established that someone else is responsible for your injury, such as your employer, then you may be entitled to make a claim. Beacon Law has a team of injured at work lawyers who can assist you in making your workplace accident claim for compensation.
If you have suffered an accident at work, claim the compensation you deserve today.
Common types of workplace accidents
Workplace accidents can occur in various industries and take many forms. Some of the most common types of workplace accidents include:
- Wet Floors: Slippery floors caused by spills, leaks, or cleaning activities can lead to slips and falls.
- Uneven Surfaces: Uneven flooring, loose tiles, or raised edges can cause tripping hazards.
- Poor Lighting: Insufficient lighting can make it difficult to see obstacles and potential hazards.
- Obstructions: Clutter, cords, or other obstructions on walkways can increase the risk of tripping.
- Lack of Guarding: Unguarded machinery can cause injuries from contact with moving parts.
- Improper Maintenance: Faulty or poorly maintained machinery can malfunction and cause accidents.
- Lack of Training: Employees who are not properly trained on how to operate machinery are at increased risk of injury.
- Lifting Heavy Loads: Lifting objects that are too heavy or lifting them incorrectly can strain muscles and cause back injuries.
- Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs): Repetitive tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, can lead to RSIs like carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Poor Posture: Poor posture while lifting or carrying objects can increase the risk of injury.
- Lack of Training: Employees who are not trained in proper lifting techniques are more likely to suffer injuries.
These are just a few examples of the many different types of workplace accidents that can occur. It is important to be aware of the potential hazards in your workplace and to take steps to prevent accidents.
Employers’ responsibilities
Safety at work is extremely important. Your employer has a duty of care towards you and is obligated by law (the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974) to minimise the risk of accidents in the workplace.
Your employer must always provide appropriate training and where necessary the correct and suitable equipment to help you perform your duties safely. If an accident does occur in the workplace, then your employer must report it to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Health and safety laws and legislation have significantly increased the level of protection open to employees. There are numerous written health and safety regulations and laws designed to prevent workplace accidents, and any breach of these regulations can cause accidents with undesirable consequences. The Health and Safety Executive have set out guidance on their website for employers to assist in the implementation of Health and Safety Legislation on the workplace.
If you have suffered an injury in the workplace as a result of your employer failing to put safety measures in place, you will have grounds to make a workplace injury claim.
What is the injury at work claim process?
During your initial consultation, an injured at work lawyer from our team will provide you with legal advice about injury at work claims and will inform you about the relevant limitation rules.
Our personal injury lawyers will then ask you for details about your accident and the initial injuries that were suffered as a result. This will help the injured at work lawyer to assess the likelihood of your claim being successful.
During these initial stages of your claim for compensation, it is vital that you gather the relevant evidence to support your claim. Relevant evidence may include CCTV footage of the incident, medical records, accident books, photographs of your injuries, and witness statements.
Your accident at work solicitor may also ask that you undergo an official medical examination in order to receive medical reports about the injuries that you have sustained. These medical reports will provide vital medical evidence of the nature and extent of your injuries. Even if you have received other medical care prior to starting your claim, a more thorough medical assessment may still be needed to produce detailed, accurate, and reliable medical reports.
If we think that your injury at work claim would be likely to succeed, we will offer a no win, no fee basis; if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be required to pay any legal fees.
What are the benefits of using an injured at work lawyer?
Hiring an injured at work lawyer offers several key benefits, especially when dealing with complex legal and insurance systems. Here are the main advantages:
Expert Knowledge of the Law
- Lawyers specialising in workplace injuries are familiar with workers’ compensation laws, liability claims, and personal injury law. They can guide you through the legal process and ensure you understand your rights and options.
Maximising Compensation
- Injury at work lawyers are skilled at calculating the full value of your claim, including current and future medical costs, lost wages, and potential long-term impacts on your life. They can help you secure the maximum compensation possible, which can sometimes be more than what you would receive from an insurance company without legal help.
Handling Paperwork and Deadlines
- Workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits involve a lot of paperwork and strict deadlines. A lawyer ensures that all forms are filled out correctly and submitted on time, preventing your case from being delayed or dismissed due to technicalities.
Investigation and Evidence Gathering
- Lawyers will conduct thorough investigations into the cause of your injury, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and consult experts to strengthen your case. This can significantly increase the likelihood of a favourable outcome.
Reducing Stress
- Navigating the complexities of a workplace injury claim can be stressful, especially while recovering. Hiring an injury at work lawyer allows you to focus on your recovery while they handle the legal aspects of your case.
How much compensation could I receive?
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, and you decide to make a claim, the compensation for your accident will be dependent on the type of injury and the level of pain and suffering you sustained.
It is difficult to value a claim from the outset without knowing all the details of the injury. As many injuries are complex, especially those which are ongoing, it may be necessary to obtain a medical evaluation of your injuries before we can make an estimation on the value of your injuries.
In addition to your claim for compensation for your injuries, you may also be able to make a claim for additional financial losses. Your additional losses can include the following:
- Loss of earnings if you required time off due to the accident.
- Travel costs – for travel to and from medical appointments
- Parking costs at medical appointments
- Costs of any care received
- Medical treatment costs
Make sure to keep all receipts and invoices for any additional expenses, as these will be necessary to verify your losses.
If your injuries are severe and require long-term treatment or result in extended time off work, your compensation is likely to be significantly higher than for a minor injury where recovery occurs within a few weeks.
What are the time limits for an injury at work?
Before starting your claim, it is important to note that there are strict time limits on personal injury claims. From the date of the accident that caused the injuries, the injured party will have 3 years to commence proceedings for claiming compensation.
It must be noted, however, that there are some exceptions to this rule:
For example, if the claimant was under the age of 18 at the time of the incident, they have until their 21st birthday to make their compensation claim. In the meantime, provided that the claimant is still under the age of 18, a litigation friend such as a parent, guardian, or close family member could claim compensation on their behalf.
Another exception to the 3 year time limit occurs when the claimant who has suffered an injury does not have the mental capacity to begin their accident claim. Rather than being limited to making a claim within 3 years from the date of the incident, the claimant is entitled to begin their compensation claim at any moment in time once they regain the mental capacity to do so.
How can Beacon Law assist?
Beacon Law are a law firm of specialist personal injury solicitors. We have helped many of our clients with back injury at work claims. If you would like to discuss your potential claim or have any queries about the amount of compensation you may receive, an injury at work lawyer from our team can help.
You can request an initial consultation by completing the online help form, and an experienced solicitor will contact you to discuss your case. Alternatively, you can call us on 0330 1332 857, and we will be happy to assist you with your query.
Beacon Law are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. To find out about our no win, no fee funding options, have a look at the funding section on our website.
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Last Updated on January 6, 2025 by Stacey