Employers have a duty of care to all of its employees to ensure that they are safe and not at risk of any injury in the workplace. If your employer has made you ill or you have suffered an injury as a result or poor working conditions, insufficient training or general negligence, you may be entitled to a claim for compensation.
Common accidents in the workplace
There are many types of accidents and injuries that can take place in the workplace.
- Asbestos related disease
- Vibration White finger
- Noise induced deafness
- Slips and Trips
- Back injuries
- Work related Burns
- Construction accidents
- Manual handling
If you have had an accident or sustained an injury at work and would like to make a claim for compensation, contact us today by telephone 020 7836 5999 or fill out an online enquiry form and a member of our team will contact you to discuss your enquiry.
I’ve had an accident – What can I do?
If you have been involved in an accident at work, you may be worried about making a claim against your employer for fear of victimisation after the accident. All employers are required by law to have employers liability insurance in place to protect them in the event of an employee falling ill or having an accident whilst at work. You are within your rights to make a claim against your employer. We can help you claim compensation for the following:
- Compensation for your injuries
- Compensation for pain and suffering caused by the accident
- Loss of income as a result of not being able to work
- Any expenses incurred by you as a result of the accident, this may include medication to help treat your injuries, additional transport costs in the form of taxis and buses and any treatment you have received for your injuries such as physiotherapy.
I’m worried about claiming against my employers
Don't be. If you have been involved in an accident at work, you may be hesitant in wanting to make a claim against your employer for fear of victimisation or bad feeling after the accident. All employers are required by law to have Employers Liability Insurance, this insurance enables employers to meet the costs of compensation and legal fees for employees who are injured or made ill at work through the negligence of the employer. Employees that are injured due to employers negligence can seek compensation even if the business goes into liquidation or receivership. If you are worried about making a claim against your employer, contact us today on 0800 810 0840 and a member of dedicated team will help you with your enquiry.
Our expertise can save you time and stress
With many years of experience in dealing with compensation claims associated with accidents in the workplace, we understand the legal issues but more importantly the human issues involved in making a claim for compensation. We work with fully qualified, specialist personal injury solicitors that have many years of experience in dealing with claims of this nature. We believe that is it a clients right as an accident victim to be dealt with by honest and trustworthy professionals that know the inside out so that your claim for compensation runs as smoothly as possible.
I think I can make a claim – What next?
If you would like to see if you are eligible to make a claim for compensation for your injury and losses resulting from your accident at work, call our dedicated team today on 0800 810 0840, alternatively you can fill out an online enquiry form by clicking here now and a member of our team will contact you to discuss your enquiry.
