UK Workplace Accident Solicitors Claim Help Team

UK Workplace Accident Solicitors and Work Injury Claim Lawyers

Welcome to the Claim Help Team. We are a team of experienced solicitors and lawyers specializing in helping people with workplace accident claims and other personal injury claims.

If you have been injured at work, we would like to help you pursue compensation for injuries and financial losses caused.

There is no obligation on your part to pay any costs upfront – our services are available to all employees who have suffered an injury or illness due to their job on a no win no pay basis.

Call us on 0800 710 1010 or fill our online claim form to get started with a free, no-obligation case evaluation and consultation.

Common injuries from Work Accidents

Below is a list of some examples of workplace injuries that we have won settlements for in the past:

• Back pains and spinal cord injuries.
• Musculoskeletal disorders.
• Sprains, strains, fractures.
• Knee problems.
• Burns and cuts caused by machines or equipment in the workplace.
• Hand injuries. Finger injuries, including amputations, may also be compensated under certain circumstances.
• Cuts and abrasions sustained in the course of work.
• Lost body parts or organs.

How Much Compensation Am I Entitled To?

Workplace injuries often result in financial losses such as lost income and future loss of earnings. Our solicitors will ensure you get all the benefits and entitlements you are entitled to for your work injury claim, including:

• Medical Costs: Injuries sustained at work can require constant medical attention. We will cover the costs of necessary medical treatment, including specialist consultations and any required rehabilitative therapy.
• Disability Payments: In some cases, workplace injuries can leave a person unable to continue their job or profession. If you are unable to work due to your injury, we'll help you claim disability benefits.
• Future Loss of Earnings: If you cannot return to work due to your injury, we will also help you claim future loss of earnings if appropriate.
• Permanent Injury Payment: If the effects on your earning capacity are permanent, our solicitors can ensure that you receive an appropriate lump sum payment.
• Lost Wages: If you are unable to work due to your injury, we will recover lost wages from the date of your accident until you are capable of returning to work.
• Loss of Leisure Time: If your injury causes you to lose leisure time or activities, our solicitors can help recover replacement costs for any days missed from work, such as annual leave or sick days.
• Loss of Earning Capacity: If you are injured at work and unable to return to your job, any loss of earning capacity can be compensated.
• Loss of Housekeeping Capacity: If you can no longer perform household work because of your injury, our solicitors will seek compensation for the financial losses you have suffered.
• Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Any financial expenses, such as travel costs or loss of income that you have had to incur due to the injury, are also recoverable.
• Pain and Suffering: In addition to your financial losses, our solicitors will seek fair compensation for the pain and suffering you've been through because of your injury.

How much is My Claim Worth?

Several factors determine the value of a work accident injury claim. These include:

a) The type and severity of injury sustained

Some injuries may need immediate medical attention, but others may be less severe and can heal on their own with time. The more complex the injury is, the more expensive it will be to treat, and the higher your compensation will be.

b) The length of time you are out of work

If you are out of work for a long time, then your claim value will increase. A claim value may decrease if the injured worker is likely to return to work at some point in the future.

c) The degree of permanent disability or illness sustained

If the effects on your earning capacity are permanent, we will pursue a lump sum payment to cover future loss of earnings and costs for any changes that need to be made to your home.

d) The degree of pain or suffering you have experienced.

If your injuries were more serious and led to greater levels of pain, then we may be able to claim additional damages for this.
You could also claim compensation for loss of leisure time and leisure activities.

e) The age you were at the time of the accident

In the event of a permanent disability, a workplace accident victim could receive a higher compensation payout if he or she is young, in comparison to an older worker.

Contributory Negligence and Workplace Accidents

Contributory negligence refers to an accident victim's share of the responsibility for his or her injuries. If you are found to be partially at fault, then your compensation claim will be reduced proportionately.

An example would be if a worker was injured as a result of negligent operation of machinery by another worker at his place of work. If it is found that the injured worker failed to observe the necessary safety precautions, even if only in part, then he or she may be found partially at fault.

The degree of negligence required for an accident victim to be held liable varies from case-to-case. An injury solicitor can advise whether or not contributory negligence is likely to affect your work accident compensation claim. It is essential to seek legal advice as soon as you can to ensure that your injury solicitor is able to act quickly and reduce the possibility of contributory negligence affecting your claim.

What Is the Deadline for Making a Workers' Compensation Claim?

The deadline for making a compensation claim is three years from the date of injury or last payment of sick pay, but you should aim to make your claim as soon as possible after the accident.

If the party responsible for causing your work accident disputes liability, then it may be more challenging to obtain the maximum compensation level if you delay filing for your claim.