Accidents at work claims

All employers have a duty to ensure that their employees are as safe as possible at work. The law states that employers must provide employees with a safe place of work, safe equipment and safe systems of work.

If you have had an accident at work you may be entitled to claim compensation. We have a long history of acting for clients injured during the course of their employment, whether the accident was due to defective equipment, unsafe systems of work, the actions of a colleague, or inadequate training and instruction.

Contact one of our specialist personal injury lawyers for a free initial consultation to find out if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a “no win no fee” agreement.

When can you make a compensation claim for an accident at work?

How do I make an accident at work claim?

To help us build a case, notify your employer and Health & Safety representative about the accident as soon as possible. Write a clear description of the incident and try to obtain the names and contact details of witnesses. Ask your Health & Safety representative to preserve the scene and take photos or sketches of the area. Complete your employer’s accident form or accident book if there is one. If you have not been able to follow these steps, do not worry, you may still be able to make a claim.

Our personal injury solicitors will provide a free initial consultation, advising you on whether you have a claim and the best way to proceed. It may be necessary to gather evidence at the very outset, including taking statements from witnesses and considering any Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigation. We will contact your employer to seek an admission of liability and to secure interim compensation payments to help with your immediate financial needs and to fund medical treatment and rehabilitation. Where liability is denied, we will advise you on the defendant’s case. Our lawyers will gather evidence to help us to prove liability, the injuries you have suffered and the past and future financial losses you have incurred. We will liaise with your employer’s representatives throughout and, when we are able to value your claim, negotiate with the other party to avoid court if possible. If court proceedings are necessary, we will deal with all court deadlines and guide you through the process to ensure that you feel comfortable and are able to get on with your life whilst the litigation continues.

What compensation can you claim following an accident at work?

You may be entitled to recover compensation for:

• ‘General damages’ for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you have suffered as a result of the accident
• All past and future financial losses you have incurred as a result of the accident.

Financial losses may include:

• Loss of earnings
• Cost of paying carers
• Cost of paying either professionals or other family members for assistance with domestic chores such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc.
• Loss of DIY and gardening ability
• Adaptations to the home
• Medical or rehabilitation expenses
• Travel expenses
• Pension losses.

How our personal injury lawyers can help you make an accident at work compensation claim

Our personal injury solicitors are here to help you every step of the way. We work in a supportive, considered and clear manner to ensure you get the compensation you need to rebuild your life. If possible, we will help you to access the right rehabilitation, medical care and support to maximise your recovery.

The breadth of experience in our personal injury team means it is likely that we have already recovered compensation in a case similar to yours. Our experience of dealing with accidents at work claims is extensive.

We will give you clear advice on whether you have a claim for compensation at the outset and support you through each step of the process. We can advise you on your employment rights if you are concerned how your employer may react to your case.

One of our specialist personal injury lawyers will handle your compensation claim and that lawyer will be involved in your case from start to finish. You will have your personal injury lawyer’s direct dial telephone number and email address so you will be able to contact your lawyer without difficulty.

Members of our personal injury team specialise in lower value personal injury claims for accidents at work which need to be pursued through a specialist online claims portal. This applies to claims arising out of accidents at work which are valued at £25,000 or less.

• Our overriding aim is to protect your interests and achieve the most advantageous outcome for the long term
• We will make sure your case is fully investigated
• We will focus on your individual requirements. Giving a personal service and acting with sensitivity are important to us
• We will create a team of specialist independent medical experts and a barrister with expertise in dealing with cases similar to your case
• We will make things as easy as possible and guide you through each stage of the process
• We can help you find out why your accident occurred and ensure that the same thing does not happen to somebody else.

Free initial consultation

Contact our team of specialist personal injury lawyers for a free, no obligation, consultation and we will listen to the circumstances of your accident before giving you clear advice on the chance of you recovering compensation. If we think you have a personal injury claim, we can offer you a “no win no fee” agreement to fund your case, giving you the financial security that you will not be “out of pocket” if the case is ultimately unsuccessful.

Call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your potential claim.

Have you been injured and think someone else was to blame? Our team of expert personal injury solicitors in Kent can help you claim the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free initial consultation to see if we can investigate your case with the financial security of a “no win no fee” agreement.

Our personal injury lawyers are here to help you every step of the way. We work in a supportive, considered and clear manner to ensure you get the compensation you need to rebuild your life. If possible, we will help you to access rehabilitation, medical care and support to maximise your recovery.

Our personal injury lawyers have dealt with thousands of personal injury cases, covering all areas of personal injury law, with many cases worth millions of pounds. With a wealth of experience, our team of personal injury lawyers has most likely already dealt with a case similar to yours. We have outstanding knowledge in this field and can offer clear, pragmatic advice.

We are frequently instructed in cases involving:

• Traumatic brain injuries of varying severity
• Serious orthopaedic and spinal injuries
• Functional neurological disorders (“FND”)
• Audio-vestibular injury
• Injuries affecting the senses, most commonly eye injuries
• Injuries to internal organs
• Burns and scarring
• Psychiatric injuries including post-traumatic stress disorder
• Chronic pain
• Mesothelioma, asbestosis and/or pleural thickening resulting from asbestos exposure.

One of our specialist personal injury solicitors will handle your compensation claim and that lawyer will be involved in your case from start to finish. You will have your personal injury lawyer’s direct dial telephone number and email address so you will be able to contact your lawyer without difficulty.

Our personal injury compensation solicitors are available for face-to-face meetings at our accessible office in Tunbridge Wells, and by phone. For more information and to see if you have a personal injury claim worth pursuing, call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your claim.

For more information and to see if you have a personal injury claim worth pursuing, call us or fill in our short enquiry form and we will assess your claim.