How to Make an Accident at Work Claim?
With most Covid-19 restrictions easing in England, more people will be returning to their workplaces, but will this mean a rise in accidents at work?
Throughout the pandemic, the Government advised us to stay at home and work from home, where possible, to prevent the spread of the virus. Since the Covid restrictions were lifted on 19th July 2021, people have started returning to their workplaces.
More people returning to workplaces increases the risk of accidents. In this article our Personal Injury Solicitors guide you through how to make an accident at work claim
How to Make an Accident at Work Claim?
If you are unfortunate enough to be injured in an accident at work, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Employers have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people within the workplace. They must follow adequate procedures and effectively control any risks that may cause harm, health issues, or injuries in the workplace.
After an accident at work caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to make a claim for the injury or illness sustained. For further information on your rights please read our article explaining your rights if you’ve had an accident at work.
By pursuing a personal injury claim for your accident at work, you can recover compensation for the physical and emotional suffering as well as any financial losses endured because of having time off work.
If you’d like to make an accident at work claim, please contact our experienced personal injury solicitors on 033 3344 9600 or simply email [email protected] and we will explain the process involved with making a claim.
For further information please read our complete guide to making an accident at work claim.
Am I Eligible to Make an Accident at Work Claim?
To be eligible to make an accident at work claim your employer must have breached one of their statutory duties and/or been negligent, either of which must have resulted in you being injured. Compensation awarded from successful accident at work claims is paid by the employers’ liability insurance.
Please note, like other types of injury claims, accident at work claims are subject to strict 3-year time limits from the date you had the accident or first sustained the injury. However, there are some exceptions to this, including, but not limited to, accidents that happen whilst working abroad. We recommend you seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity so we can advise you about your potential claim. Call us on 033 3344 9600 for further information.
Call us on 033 3344 9600 to find out if you’re eligible to make a claim.
Causes of Accidents at Work
Accidents at work can happen in an office, in a warehouse, on a construction site, or in any type working environment. Although precautions are put in place, accidents can and do happen. Injuries sustained at work can range in severity from fractures and broken bones to amputations and severe burns and sadly even fatalities.
Accident at work claims may arise from:
- Slips, trips or falls
- Falling objects
- Unsafe working practices and procedures
- Negligence of colleagues
- Inadequate training
- Defective or poorly maintained equipment or machinery
- Poor lighting
- Unsafe lifting practices due to lack of training
- Accidents at work whilst operating equipment or machinery e.g., forklift.
- Industrial injuries e.g., Repetitive Strain Injury, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome or Vibration White Finger etc.
Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors
Morrish Solicitors is a long-established law firm in West Yorkshire, providing legal services to private clients, Trade Unions, Associations, and their members in the region and nationally. Our specialist personal injury solicitors are experienced in a wide range of claims. We are renowned for our ability to recover significant compensation on behalf of Claimants injured due to negligence.
Please contact us on 033 3344 9600 to discuss a potential injury claim or simply email [email protected] with details of your case.
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