UK ACCIDENT AT WORK COMPENSATION CLAIMS

Accident at work compensation claims can be complex legal matters that require the attention of a specialist solicitor. We are an independent network of solicitors who are members of The Law Society panel of personal injury experts with detailed experience of dealing with claims ranging from minor slips or falls to injuries of the utmost severity including fatal accidents, spine injuries and brain damage.

If you are an innocent victim and have been injured within the last three years then you should be able to recover damages using the no win no fee scheme. Our network of solicitors are experienced in dealing with a wide range of claims including

• crane accidents
• forklift truck accidents
• scaffolding accidents
• demolition accidents
• ladder accidents
• machinery accidents
• lifting accidents
• manual handling
• back injury
• defective industrial premises
• slips, trips and falls

The legal duty of an employer is to minimise the risk of accident at work compensation claims by taking reasonable care for the health and safety of an employee. This is embodied in both case law and in numerous statutes passed by Parliament for the protection of employees. There are in addition other circumstances where an employer may be absolutely liable for his acts or omissions which result in injury to his employees

An employer is required to provide competent co-workers, adequate materials and equipment and a safe system of work with proper training and supervision and if he does not do so and an accident causing personal injury occurs then the employer may be liable to compensate the employee

In practice this means that if you are injured by a co-workers negligent mistake, or as a result of dangerous or faulty machinery, equipment or premises, or as a result of unsafe working practices, or lack of supervision or training or instruction on lifting, or due to inadequate safety equipment or protective clothing then you may be able to claim compensation.

In actions for damages for personal injury, the limitation period is three years. This starts from the date on which the injury occurred or from the date the person first had knowledge of the injury. The court can extend the normal limitation period where the claimant was under the age of 18 years old at the time of the accident. The court has a wide power to extend the normal time limits.

Compensation that can be claimed includes ‘pain and suffering’ for both the initial injury and for ongoing disability, together with compensation for any disadvantage on the labour market caused by permanent injury. In addition actual financial losses caused as a result of an accident at work can also be claimed including;

• loss of earnings
• special care aids and equipment
• adapted transport
• prescription charges and medical fees
• travelling expenses
• cost of care and assistance
• adapted accommodation
• costs of assistance for household chores
• other losses

Win or lose you don't pay a penny and your compensation is paid in full. Our panel solicitors operate the no win no fee scheme and you will not have to fund or finance your claim in any respect. If you would like free advice on our no win no fee accident at work compensation claims then just complete the contact form and a member of The Law Society panel of personal injury experts will telephone you.