Work accidents - your rights

Almost 50% of reported accidents happen in the workplace. Britain has one of the lowest rates for work accidents but there are still around 1.6 million personal injuries in the workplace every year. The retail industry is seen to be one of the most hazardous work environments with over 13,000 people suffering personal injuries at work.

The most frequent causes of work related accidents are slips and falls, falling from a height, being hit with a falling object, sustaining an injury while lifting or handling a heavy object.

It essential for employers to provide a safe working environment and adhere to health and safety measures for the protection of their workforce. It is also necessary for employers to provide sufficient training to ensure colleagues do not cause harm to one another. But it is the responsibility of employees to make sure any work accidents or any personal injuries sustained as a result are recorded in the accident log book. If an accident log book is not provided then a letter can be written to the employer detailing the accident and injuries sustained.

Employers are obliged by law to have an Employer’s Liability Insurance in place to cover them if an employee is injured in the workplace. Many employees that have an accident at work are nervous of making personal injury compensation claims against their employers incase they are treated unfairly as a result. However, legal action can be taken against employees that discriminate against employees who pursue legitimate compensation claims.

How we can help following a work accident
If you have had an accident at work then you may be eligible to make a compensation claim. Have you suffered personal injuries such as a head injury from a box of files falling on your head or a back injury from carrying something that was too heavy? You need to talk to our personal injury solicitors about making a personal injury claim.

We can arrange for you to get the best medical care by putting you in touch with specialists for your personal injury in your area. We are here 24 hours a day and all advice is free and without obligation. We also have a no win no fee policy. See no win no fee for more information.

To make a no win no fee compensation claim for an accident at work call 0800 197 32 32.