UK WORK ACCIDENT CLAIMS ADVICE

Work accident compensation claims need specialist advice and it is very important that you contact us without delay. This area of law can be complex and we need to speak with you to obtain the details of what happened. Our specialist solicitors are expert in this area and will assess the matter without cost to you. Your employers are required to comply with numerous statutes and regulations relating to health and safety, training requirements, assessment of risk to employees, equipment, hazardous substances and many other matters.

Whilst normally a three year time limit applies to commencing proceedings it is always best to contact us as soon as possible after the incident in order that our panel solicitors can advise you how to proceed.

We are aware that some employees are reluctant to claim for accidents they have suffered at work as they feel that it may prejudice their work position – contact us we can help.

What can I claim for?

• General Damages

  These relate to the actual pain and suffering caused by the accident itself. To determine these damages the solicitor will arrange for you to be examined by a medical expert (at no cost to you). When applicable, an award for being disadvantaged in the employment market or having to change your lifestyle can also be made. Judges are assisted in determining what level of damages applies by what is known as the JSB (Judicial Studies Board) Guidelines and review of previous awards in similar cases. Our solicitors also have access to these guidelines to help assess the value of your claim.

• Special Damages

  These relate to specific matters such as loss of earnings (both past and future), cost of medical treatments, travel expenses, loss of personal property damaged in the accident and similar specific expenses such as an excess under a motor insurance policy.

What will this cost me?

NOTHING – when our solicitors accept work accident compensation claims they will act on a “No Win – No Fee” basis and we will not deduct any money from an award of damages made to you. If you are awarded £5,000 you keep £5,000. Our solicitors are paid by the losing opponent or their insurer but only if the case wins. We will also make sure you are protected in the unlikely event that your case does not win.