In this guide, we’ll be discussing the process of making an accident at work claim and the best solicitors that you can find to support your case.
How Do I Locate The Best Solicitors For An Accident At Work Claim?
Additionally, we’ll be discussing how accidents at work can happen and the criteria for putting forward a valid claim to seek compensation for the harm you sustained.
Furthermore, we’ll be discussing the compensation for a workplace accident that could be awarded following a successful claim.
You may benefit from using our panel of No Win No Fee solicitors. They can offer their services under a kind of No Win No Fee agreement called a Conditional Fee agreement. Further down in this guide, we’ll be discussing what this means and the benefits that come with this type of agreement.
If you have any more questions or want to begin your claim, then get in touch with our advisors by:
- Filling out our ‘contact us’ form online
- Chatting with one of our advisors by using our live chat feature
- Calling the number at the top of the page.
Choose A Section
- Can I Use The Best Solicitors For An Accident At Work Claim?
- Different Scenarios For Workplace Accidents
- How Do I Find The Best Solicitors For An Accident At Work Claim?
- Using A Compensation Calculator For Work Accident Claims
- Would My Solicitor Offer A No Win No Fee Agreement?
- Additional Guidance About Finding The Best Solicitors For An Accident At Work Claim
Can I Use The Best Solicitors For An Accident At Work Claim?
When making an accident at work claim, the best solicitors should be able to help you throughout the different stages of the claims process. For example, they can help you:
- Collect sufficient evidence to support your claim
- Arrange for you to attend an independent medical assessment as part of the claims process
- Help you submit a full claim
You may be eligible to work with the solicitors from our panel provided you have a valid claim that has a chance of succeeding.
Not all accidents at work will form the basis of a valid claim. You must prove your employer breached the duty of care they owed you at the time and place of the accident and that you suffered harm as a result.
To find out whether you could access the services of the solicitor’s from our panel, get in touch using the number above.
Different Scenarios For Workplace Accidents
According to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers owe their employees a duty of care. This duty of care means an employer must ensure reasonable steps are taken to ensure the environment, facilities, and equipment are safe to use for their intended purpose.
If an employer fails to ensure that this is the case, and you injure yourself as a result of this, then you may be able to make a workplace accident claim.
Below are some examples of accidents at work that could occur if an employer fails to uphold their duty of care:
- An employer fails to provide sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary. This could lead to an employee working on a construction site experiencing a head injury because they aren’t given a hard hat.
- An employer fails to maintain equipment resulting in an employee being injured after falling from a faulty ladder.
What Could I Do After An Accident At Work?
After an injury at work, it’s important to gather evidence to support your claim. One of the first things you should do is receive medical attention for your injury. This can be beneficial for a few reasons:
- Seeking medical attention allows you to understand exactly the nature of your injury and the recovery process involved
- You can ask for copies of any medical records produced, which can be used as evidence.
As well as copies of any medical records produced, below are a few different types of evidence you can use to support your claim:
- Video footage of the accident, such as CCTV footage
- Photographs of the injury or scene of the accident
- Contact details of any witnesses
If you need any help with gathering evidence, then you may find a solicitor from our panel useful. They can help you gather any evidence necessary to prove negligence. Get in touch to find out whether you are eligible to have them represent your case.
How Do I Find The Best Solicitors For An Accident At Work Claim?
When making an accident at work claim, the best solicitors aren’t always the ones near you. Instead, you could focus on finding accident at work lawyers that have experience handling claims similar to your own. To do this, you can:
- Read reviews
- Ask for recommendations
- Speak with family and friends
Additionally, you may find it beneficial to find solicitors who offer their services under a No Win No Fee agreement. This is a service the solicitors from our panel could offer. To learn more, get in touch on the number above.
Using A Compensation Calculator For Work Accident Claims
Personal injury settlements could consist of:
- General damages – This compensates for the physical and emotional pain and suffering experienced due to your injuries.
- Special damages – This compensates for the financial losses incurred due to your injuries.
Below is a table detailing compensation brackets for different injuries. They relate to the general damages head of claim and come from the Judicial College. The guideline amounts are often used by solicitors to assign a value to your injuries.
Whilst you can use this table in place of an accident at work claims calculator, please only use these figures as a guide because they will vary from what you’re actually awarded. This is because different factors are considered when valuing your claim.
| Injury | Compensation Bracket | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arm Amputations | £240,790 - £300,000 | (a) Both arms are lost and the person is reduced to a state of helplessness. |
| Foot Injuries | £169,400 - £201,490 | (a) Both feet are amputated. |
| Back Injuries | £91,090 - £160,980 | (a) Severe (i) A severe injury that involves spinal cord or nerve root damage. |
| Neck Injuries | In the region of £148,330 | (a) Severe (i): Neck injury which is associated with incomplete paraplegia. The result is either permanent spastic quadriparesis or where the person has worn a collar for 24 hours a day for a long period and has still seen no improvement. |
| Neck Injuries | £24,990 - £38,490 | (b) Moderate (i): Injuries including fractures or dislocations which may necessitate a spinal fusion. |
| Injuries to Pelvis/Hips | £26,590 - £39,170 | (b) Moderate (i): Significant injury to the pelvis or hip but if there is a permanent disability it won't be major. |
| Wrist Injuries | £12,590 - £24,500 | (c) Less Severe: Injuries that cause some form of permanent disability, such as ongoing pain and stiffness. |
| Other Arm Injuries | £6,610 - £19,200 | (c) Less Severe: In this bracket, cases will have included significant disabilities where recovery is expected or has already happened. |
| Shoulder Injuries | £7,890 - £12,770 | (c) Moderate: Frozen shoulder resulting in limited movement and discomfort for about two years. |
| Elbow Injuries | Up to £12,590 | (c) Moderate or Minor Injury: Injuries such as lacerations and simple fractures are included in this bracket. |
As mentioned, special damages could also be included in your settlement. The monetary losses you could claim back under this head can include:
- Loss of earnings
- Cost of care
- The cost of making adjustments to your home
- Medical expenses
It is beneficial to keep a record of any monetary losses you’re claiming back under special damages. This can come in the form of receipts, invoices, or statements from your bank.
To learn more about the compensation you could receive following a successful accident at work injury claim, get in touch using the number above.
Would My Solicitor Offer A No Win No Fee Agreement?
No Win No Fee agreements, such as a Conditional Fee Agreement, which is one type of this arrangement may be financially beneficial to you when making an accident at work claim. Under the terms of a CFA, you won’t usually be expected to pay upfront costs and ongoing costs for your solicitor’s services.
Additionally, you’ll typically not be required to pay for their services if the claim is not successful. Upon the completion of a successful claim, you will be required to pay a percentage of your compensation. This comes in the form of a success fee and is taken out of your compensation before it reaches you. Note that this amount is legally capped.
Speak To Our Team About A Work Accident Claim
We hope this guide on finding the best solicitors for an accident at work claim has helped. However, if you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team using the details provided below. They can answer any questions you might have with regard to your potential claim.
You can reach an advisor by:
- Filling out our ‘contact us’ form online
- Chatting with one of our advisors by using our live chat feature
- Calling the number at the top of the page.
Additional Guidance About Finding The Best Solicitors For An Accident At Work Claim
If you’re interested in learning more about accident at work claims, then you can follow these links below to read more:
- What are my employee rights after an accident at work?
- What is the accident at work procedure to make a claim?
- What is the personal injury claims time limit?
Alternatively, you can follow these external links:
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Workplace accident statistics
- NHS – First aid
- GOV – Statutory sick pay
Thank you for reading this guide on finding the best solicitors for an accident at work claim. For more information, get in touch using the details above.
Writer Louis Punch
Editor Meg MacAllister