Accidents and Injury at Work

Accidents and Injury at Work

Duncan Lewis Personal Injury Solicitors for Accident & Injury at Work Claims

No Win No Fee Claims for Accident & Injury at Work Compensation

Duncan Lewis is one of the UK’s leading firms of personal injury solicitors – and can advise on how to make a no win no fee claim for accident and injury at work compensation.

What sort of accident at work injuries can I claim for?

• Claims for minor injuries at work (eg strains, sprains, scalds, burns)
• Claims for chronic injuries at work (eg repetitive strain injury (RSI), back, neck and spine injuries)
• Claims for serious injuries at work (eg crush injuries, fractures)
• Claims for industrial disease or work-related illness (eg asbestosis, mesothelioma)
• Claims for life changing or catastrophic injuries at work (eg brain injury, amputation, tetraplegia)
• Claims for psychological injuries at work (eg stress, mental health conditions)
• Claims for assaults at work (eg assaults on teaching or hospital staff)
• Claims for injuries to Armed Forces/MoD personnel, which result from breaches of health and safety
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Making a claim for fatal injuries in the workplace

In the case of fatal injuries in work accidents, the dependants of an employee fatally injured in a work accident can make a claim for compensation, if the employer is liable.

Dependants of workers who have died from work-related disease such as asbestosis or mesothelioma can also claim compensation, even if industrial disease is diagnosed post-mortem.

How long do I have to claim for Accident & Injury at work?

Claims for accidents and injury at work compensation fall under the area of law known as personal injury.

Personal injury claimants usually have three years from the date of the injury to make a claim for accident and injury at work compensation.

Claims can sometimes be made outside the three-year limitation period, however.

Because of the limitation period for personal injury claims, it is important to seek legal advice from Duncan Lewis personal injury solicitors as soon as possible if you are injured in an accident at work.

Family members can call Duncan Lewis for advice on making a claim if a loved one has been injured at work and is still recovering in hospital.

How much compensation can I claim for Accidents & Injury at Work?

Compensation for Accidents & Injury at Work includes:

• General Damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity
  The exact amount will be assessed according to the extent of injury, estimated recovery time and rehabilitation needed – and whether further medical treatment or even lifelong care is needed.
• Special Damages to cover medical fees and out-of-pocket expenses
  Expenses might include physiotherapy, loss of earnings, travel expenses to hospital or damage to personal items. In more serious cases, ongoing care, loss of future salary and pension or adaptations to your home would be included.

Will my employer have to pay me accident at work compensation?

Employers have a legal duty to ensure safe working practices – and should carry out regular health and safety checks to make sure work premises or sites are properly managed and maintained, equipment is fit for purpose – and staff are properly trained and supervised.

Employees must also follow good working practices and report any lapses in health and safety to employers or line managers.

However, when accidents happen in the work place, the Health and Safety Executive – and sometimes the police and Local Authority – will investigate and an employer may be prosecuted for breaching health and safety legislation if found negligent in its legal duty to employees.

However, it is your employer’s insurer who will settle any claim for accident at work or work injury compensation.

Many work injury claims are settled out-of-court by insurers, so you do not have to worry that making a claim for accident at work compensation will cause problems for you when you return to work.

Will I have to go to court to claim compensation?

Your Duncan Lewis personal injury solicitor will keep you fully informed at all stages of the case.

Most claims for Accidents & Injury at Work compensation are settled out-of-court – Duncan Lewis personal injury lawyers negotiate hard to get the best settlement for you.

But if a court hearing is necessary, Duncan Lewis instructs leading barristers who specialise in personal injury cases, to make sure you have the best legal representation possible.

Why Duncan Lewis is the best solicitor for Accidents & Injury at Work Claims

• Duncan Lewis personal injury solicitors understand just how traumatic and upsetting accidents and injury at work can be – we believe in putting you and your family first to obtain the best results for you
• Duncan Lewis is one of the leading firms of Personal Injury and Legal Aid solicitors in the UK
• Our initial advice on making a claim for accident and injury at work compensation is free
• Duncan Lewis accepts accident and injury at work claims on a no win no fee basis, so you will not have to worry about legal fees
• We will visit you at home if you are recovering from injuries sustained in an accident at work – and can arrange expert medical opinions to help back up your claim
• Duncan Lewis personal injury solicitors will make sure you understand every stage of your accident and injury at work claim
• We will handle negotiations for you, so you do not have to worry while you are recovering from your accident at work injuries.

Accidents happen – but Duncan Lewis personal injury solicitors have a successful track record in accident and injury at work claims and will make sure you win the compensation you are entitled to for your injuries.

Contact Duncan Lewis for free advice on making an accident and injury at work compensation claim by calling 020 7923 4020.