Accident at Work Compensation Claims
Despite the strict health & safety measures that all work places must adhere to; suffering an injury through the negligence of an employer or colleague is surprisingly common in the UK. If you or members of your family have suffered an accident at work you have the right to seek compensation but you or your solicitor must be bale to prove one main thing – that the work accident happened through negligence.
Negligence is the foundation of any solid accident compensation case and is essential for a successful payout, here’s what can be classed as negligence in the work place:
- Trip hazards
- Poor lighting
- Falling objects (boxes etc)
- Faulty equipment and machinery
- Careless colleagues
- Inapproropriate seating/screens
- Unsafe working environment
If you’ve had an accident at work that you believe wasn’t your fault, you can speak with one of our claim advisers to see if you have a compensation case. Our advisers are experienced and trained to know what makes a strong case for compensation, to speak with us today call 0800 988 4701 or fill out the short form above and we’ll call you back when it’s convenient.
You and your accident at work claim options
The law is quite clear: compensation claims are your legal right if the your accident was caused by the negligence of another party. In the case of an accident at work, whether caused by another worker or the working environment, the other party refers to your employer. Taking your employer to court is never going to be easy, even if you’re not on good terms with them you still need expert legal advice and instruction. If you have a good relationship with your employer, this can make the thought of claiming even more unattractive as you consider the potential repercussions. But don’t let that put you off.
The reality is that your employer should be insured for such accidents and if you’ve been injured, inconvenienced and left out of pocket through no fault of your own it should support your claim for justified and necessary compensation. You cannot be punished by your employer for making an accident at work claim and if you ever feel that you are being, then you can seek free legal advice from DirectGov.
How Much Does It Cost To Make Work Accident Claims?
There are different ways to make a claim and different charges you can expect to pay. You can take a compensation claim yourself handling all of the legal work alone, but expect this to be time consuming and maybe even a little scary as you’ll need to know about negligence law. The most common option is to let a solicitor handle your claim, solicitors can operate on a fee basis, a no win no fee basis or like our team of solicitors; on a ‘No Fee At All – Win or Lose’ basis.
The only time we would ever charge you a fee is if you cancelled your claim with us after 14 days of instructing us to start, this fee is to cover unrecoverable costs. There is no other fee involved, whether you win or lose – you pay nothing. If you or a family member want to know more about making an accident at work compensation claim or if you’re unsure whether you can make a claim, you can find out more or start a claim today by calling us today for free on 0800 988 4701 or Request a Free Call Back.
