In this guide, we will look at when you could be entitled to make a No Win No Fee workplace accident claim. If you’re injured at work because of employer negligence, then you could be entitled to compensation.
This guide will explain exactly what an accident at work is, and how one could occur as the result of negligence. You will also learn more about exactly what your employer’s duty of care towards you entails.
If you would like more information about making a claim, or if you’re ready to start today, you can get in touch with our team today. If you have a valid claim, you could be connected with a solicitor from our panel.
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- What Is A No Win No Fee Workplace Accident?
- Examples Of Injuries And Accidents At Work.
- What To Do About Employers Breaching Their Duty Of Care.
- How Much Compensation Can An Employee Get After An Accident?
- Can I Use A No Win, No Fee Workplace Accident Solicitor?
- More Information About No Win No Fee Workplace Accidents.
What Is A No Win No Fee Workplace Accident Claim?
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 outlines the duty of care that employers owe their employees. It states that they need to take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure your safety at work.
It is important to understand that compensation claims exist to provide compensation for injuries and losses. If you experience an accident at work and remain uninjured, you will not be able to sue your employer.
In order to claim, you need to show that the following three points apply to your circumstances:
- You were owed a duty of care
- This duty of care was breached
- You were injured as a result
If you can prove the three points above, then you may be owed compensation.
It’s also important that you claim within the appropriate time limit. This is generally three years from the date of the accident, but some exceptions can apply to this. Speak with our team today for more information about when this time limit can vary.
Examples Of Injuries And Accidents At Work
Some causes of health and safety accidents could include:
- A lack of training. Your employer needs to ensure you receive adequate training in order to complete your tasks safely. Something as simple as advice on how to properly lift objects can prevent serious musculoskeletal problems.
- Poor housekeeping. Slips, trips and falls are the most common category of injury, constituting 33% of non-fatal accidents. They could occur if things like boxes and wires are left trailing across walkways. If you fall on an obstruction that posed a hazard, you may be able to claim.
- Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Your employer needs to provide you with PPE that you need to do your role safely. For example, you might need a hard hat to protect you from a head injury, or a mask to protect your lungs from toxic fumes. If your employer fails to provide you with these, or if they provide you with ones that are faulty, then you may be able to claim.
This is not an exhaustive list of accidents that could occur in the workplace. There are other ways you could be injured that we haven’t mentioned above. If you would like to know whether you have the grounds to make a No Win No Fee workplace accident claim, get in touch with our advisors today.
What To Do About Employers Breaching Their Duty Of Care
When you’re involved in an accident at work, there are certain steps that you should take. They will give you the best chance of recovery and may strengthen your claim
- Seek medical attention: This is an absolute priority for your health and well-being following an accident. As well as this it is crucial to furthering your claim as reports from involved medical professionals may be used as evidence in your case.
- Log the accident in the logbook: Workplaces with ten or more employees are required to have a logbook. In filling out this accident at work form you ensure it is documented and may prove helpful later on. If you are unable to achieve this for whatever reason, a colleague can do it for you.
- Collect witness contact details: You could collect the contact details of any witnesses, such as colleagues or visitors, so that they an. Collecting CCTV footage might also be helpful.
- Get legal advice: Contact one of our advisors now to get free legal advice. While you don’t need a solicitor in order to make a claim, their support and guidance could help the claims process run more smoothly, and their advice and guidance could be useful in helping you secure compensation.
Our advisors can tell you whether you have a valid case. If you do, you could be connected with a solicitor to make a No Win No Fee workplace accident claim.
How Much Compensation Can An Employee Get After An Accident?
Following a successful claim you will be awarded general damages; this is the head of your claim that is designed to compensate for the pain and suffering endured following injury. It is often valued with the help of the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This is a publication that lists guideline compensation brackets based on previous compensation awards.
It’s important to note, however, that these are guidelines. They are not guarantees, and the amount that you receive for your compensation will differ.
We have included some excerpts from the JCG in the table below;
| Injury Type | Possible compensation | Incident |
|---|---|---|
| Asbestos-related disease (a) | £65,710 to £118,150 | Mesothelioma that causes severe pain and impairs the injured person's quality of life. |
| Deafness/tinnitus (c) Total loss of hearing in one ear | £29,380 to £42,730 | The presence of dizziness, headaches and tinnitus. |
| Ankle injuries- Severe | £29,380 to £46,980 | An injury necessitating extended use of plaster cast and pins or plates used in repairing the injury. The injured person may struggle to walk following this. |
| Facial disfigurement- Fractures of nose or nasal complex | £9,990 to £21,700 | Multiple surgeries are required to repair the injury with the claimant suffering residual difficulties such as damaged tear ducts, facial nerves or impaired breathing. |
| Dermatitis (b) | £8,110 to £10,710 | Here dermatitis should affect the claimant for a significant time. However treatment and the employment of gloves for specific tasks will cause it to settle. |
| Brain damage- Moderately severe | £205,580 to £264,650 | The injured person will be very seriously disabled and dependent on full time care. |
| Toe injuries- Severe toe injuries | £12,900 to £29,770 | Toe or multiple toes subject to crush injuries necessitating amputation. Claim inclusive of bursting wounds. |
| Back injuries- Moderate (ii) | £11,730 to £26,050 | Ligament disturbance or the agitation of prior injuries and muscle damage. There may be issues such as backache and soft tissue injuries. |
| Injuries affecting sight- Total blindness | In the region of £252,180 | Associated with the most devastating injuries |
| Neck injuries- Moderate (i) | £23,460 to £36,120 | Dislocations and fractures which might need spinal fusion surgery. There may be serious soft tissue injuries. |
You might also be invited to a medical assessment as part of your claim. This is so that your injuries can be assessed.
You may also receive special damages to compensate you for financial losses caused by your injuries. This can cover:
- Lost income from the time you’ve taken off work
- Adaptations to your home
- Child care costs
- Travel costs to doctor or hospital appointments
It’s a good idea to keep any bills, receipts or invoices for injury-related costs. Without proof, you might find it difficult to claim.
For more information on how much compensation your claim could be worth, speak with an advisor today. You could be connected with a solicitor from our panel to make a No Win No Fee workplace accident claim.
Can I use a No Win, No Fee workplace accident solicitor?
If you’re interested in pursuing compensation but are concerned about the cost of hiring a solicitor, then a No Win No Fee agreement might benefit you.
This is a kind of agreement by which you and your solicitor agree on what conditions need to be met before they are paid.
Should a claim be successful, your solicitor will take a percentage of your settlement. Called a success fee, it will be taken from your compensation before it reaches you. This fee is legally capped, entitling you to the majority share of the compensation you’re paid.
However, if your claim is unsuccessful, there will be nothing for you to pay your solicitor at all. In addition to this, they will not take any upfront or ongoing payments in order to start work on your claim.
For more information on making a No Win No Fee workplace accident claim, speak with one of our advisors today. You could be connected with one of the accident at work solicitors from our panel if your claim is valid.
Speak To Our No Win, No Fee Workplace Accident Solicitors
If you have been injured in an accident at work as a result of negligence, then you could be entitled to claim. To find out more about whether you could be owed workers’ compensation, speak with our team today.
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More information about No Win, No Fee Workplace Accidents:
If you require further information, we’ve included some links below that you might find useful:
- Claiming Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Specified injuries that must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Statistics from the HSE
- How Do I Make a Successful Broken Leg at Work Claim?
- Could I Include Emotional Distress as Part of My Accident at Work Claim?
- Will I Get Paid For An Accident At Work?
- What Is The Maximum Settlement For A Work Accident?
- Slip, Trip And Fall At Work Claims
- Accident At Work Claims Time Limit
- How To Use Accident At Work Solicitors
- How Could I Make A Claim For An Accident At Work?
- Broken Ankle At Work Claims
For more information on making a No Win No Fee workplace accident claim, get in touch with our team today.