UK ACCIDENT AT WORK COMPENSATION CLAIMS

In the interests of avoiding injuries from an accident at work, employers have a legal duty to take as much care as is reasonable to look after the health and safety of employees. To claim compensation one is usually required to give evidence of employer negligence, however in some cases an employer is absolutely liable for acts or omissions, whether there was evidence of negligence or not.

To claim for compensation from an injury in which negligence need not be proven, an employer must be shown to be in breach of ‘statutory duty’. In these cases, a successful claim can be made on the basis that an employer is absolutely liable for injuries suffered because they have been in breach of relevant regulations. This form of claim can often succeed where a claim involving proof of negligence may not.

By law an employer should ensure you are working with able co-workers, using adequate materials and systems, and that you receive correct training and supervision. If an employer fails to do so, in the event of a personal injury sustained from an accident at work, they are liable to pay compensation.

In practice such an injury may involve a co-worker making a mistake, dangerous or inadequate equipment, machinery, premises, or working practices. Insufficient training or supervision, or inadequate safety equipment or clothing may also make an employer liable as a consequence of their breach of regulations.

We can help you with a case involving a claim for accident compensation. We represent solicitors from across the United Kingdom specialising in personal injury compensation. All our solicitors in England and Wales are members of the exclusive Law Society panel of personal injury experts, which requires solicitors and their firms to exhibit high levels of competence and experience. Our solicitors have the advantage of being able to offer a no win no fee¹ scheme, and we ensure that any compensation won is paid in full to you without deductions². Our accident at work service is risk free; there is no charge whether the case is successful or not, and you are not required to fund the claim, obtain loans or insurance, incur medical report costs or pay any other expenses.

We are founding members of the Claims Standard Council, an independent organisation with responsibility for ensuring members deal with clients fairly and with propriety, by :-

• Ensuring individuals and organisations who seek membership are adequately vetted
• Ensuring members comply with a process for handling claims that is transparent and comprehensive
• Operating complaints and disciplinary procedures that are independent and objective

Do not be satisfied by an apology – you have a legal right to compensation if you have suffered inury and you can show your employer is negligenent, and we can help you exercise that right. Our expert lawyers will provide professional, responsive, vigorous representation, with the aim of securing maximum compensation for your injury and any associated losses. We provide free consultations to give you clear advice on the process of claiming, the likelihood of success given your particular case, and the plausible compensation you could be awarded. We will also give you details on the risk-free, no win no free basis by which your claim will be handled. Compensation is paid in full with no deductions. If, following your discussion with us, you decide not to take matters further, you are under no obligations and will not incur any costs.