Personal Injury Department ... Accidents At Work
About Accidents at Work
If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident at work, which was not your fault and you suffer from a workplace injury, you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation.
As with all personal injury compensation claims, you would need to prove that your injury, illness or disease was caused as a result of the negligence of another party (in this case your employer) and once you appoint a personal injury solicitor, they will assist you in compiling your evidence and presenting it to the third party insurers.
Every personal injury compensation claim is very different and while some are settled within a matter of months, others can take years. Most claims for workplace accidents and workplace injuries are settled out of Court; however, some will need to progress this far.
At Woolliscrofts, our specialist personal injury solicitors can deal with all types of workplace accident and workplace injury claims ranging from lacerations, burns and soft tissue damage to catastrophic injuries such as brain injuries or spinal injuries and even fatal injuries.
Employers Liability
Who is at fault for your Workplace Accident?
All employers have a responsibility to protect their employees, contractors and visitors from accidents and injuries. This includes ensuring: -
They provide their employees with the necessary machinery and tools to complete their jobs. They also need to ensure the machines and tools are maintained to a safe condition.
The workplace is kept in a safe and tidy condition. Employees should be provided with suitable workstations and chairs and the floor and corridors should be clean and free from hazards. Doors and gates should not be obstructed.
All employees required to lift heavy objects should receive training to show them how to do this safely.
All employers are provided with any safety wear they require to complete their jobs, such as goggles, hard hats, ear defenders, dust masks, safety gloves, safety boots or high-visibility jackets.
You can also make a personal injury compensation claim if your workplace accident or workplace injury was caused by the negligence of another member of staff.
Employees working at heights are protected by the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Compensation Claim Advice
Making a Compensation Claim after an Accident at Work
If you or anyone you know has been involved in a workplace accident and suffered a workplace injury, illness or disease, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
Woolliscrofts Solicitors are experts in dealing with personal injury compensation claims for people injured during the course of their employment.
There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim, including compensation claims for workplace accidents and workplace injuries. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Woolliscrofts Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Woolliscrofts Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 01782 204000.
Getting in touch
Contact Woolliscrofts on (01782) 204000 or FREEPHONE 0800 083 97 87,
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There is no charge for an initial enquiry, and contacting us does not commit you to using our services.