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At Stephensons we have a dedicated team of accident and injury at work solicitors who can recover compensation for you if it can be proved that your employer or another person, was at fault for you sustaining an injury at work. For free initial advice call our accident and injury at work compensation team on 0203 816 0065.
Every employer must observe a duty of care towards their employees, whether they are working on site, from home or in any other location. If a worker is injured in an accident that is not their fault they could be entitled to work injury compensation. They can find out in minutes if they have the basis for a claim with a no obligation phone call to Stephensons.
Keith Brown shares his experience after an accident at work resulted in a serious injury, not only did the injury lead to Keith taking time off work but it also meant he would never be able to return to a similar role in the future. Keith talks about the accident and also discusses how he found working with Stephensons to pursue a personal injury compensation claim.
"Stephensons were great… They kept me informed of everything… and they explained how long things would take. I would definitely recommend Stephensons." - Keith Brown
"Keith suffered a serious injury at work which will have a massive impact on the rest of his life. We are delighted to have been able to play a part in ensuring he has everything possible in place to help with his rehabilitation and adjust to life after a serious accident." - Kate Sweeney - Head of Personal Injury
As one of the largest personal injury law firms in the UK, we have represented a wide variety of clients from every industry sector after they have been injured in work place accidents. These incidences do not only lead to injury and anguish, but also financial loss and it is important that clients pursue the compensation they deserve through specialist accident at work claims by the experts.
Employees often worry that an accident at work claim might affect their position or cost them their job. Those who work for particularly small companies worry that their employer will not be able to afford the cost of compensation. These fears are ungrounded and work injury compensation claims do more than simply benefit the victim of an accident.
When an employee launches a work injury claim, their employer is likely to take action to avoid a repeat accident/incident and this safeguards fellow employees from suffering similar injuries. In addition all businesses, large and small, hold liability insurance which prevent them from paying compensation from their own pocket.
From lifting and manual handling injuries, to falls and faulty equipment, injuries can occur for a variety of reasons, making accident at work claims diverse and complex. Accidents might be caused by a lack of training or supervision or simply the negligence of a colleague.
Whatever the particular circumstances of any client, Stephensons provide specialist, bespoke legal advice which is tailored to the needs of each client and designed to secure them the right amount of compensation.
You could find out if you have grounds for a work injury claim by calling Stephensons today to receive free initial no obligation legal advice. Call 0203 816 0065 to discuss your situation with an experience legal advisor and find out the right course of action for you.
Workplace accident compensation calculator
Try our interactive accident at work claims calculator using the link below to find out how much compensation you may be entitled to after an accident at work resulted in injury.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident which was not your fault then you could be entitled to personal injury compensation. All it takes to find out if you have grounds for a case is one quick call to Stephensons, in order to enjoy free initial no obligation legal advice from one of our advisors. Simply call 0203 816 0065 today.
When you make a work accident compensation claim, it the process is funded on a no win no fee basis, otherwise known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means that you will not be out of pocket to make a claim for the compensation you deserve.
If you have been injured in an accident at work which was not your fault, you could be entitled to work injury compensation. You will receive compensation for the pain and anguish caused, the medical services required and any subsequent loss of earnings, so long as it can be proven that the accident was caused by the negligence or malpractice of another party, particularly your employer.
Claiming compensation for a workplace injury cannot affect your job. Employers, even very small businesses, hold liability insurance to pay out in these events so that the compensation will not come directly from their pocket. In most cases making a claim actually makes the workplace better and safer for you and your colleagues, since corrective measures are taken to prevent further accidents.
The personal injury claims process is designed for both parties to be open and honest with one another so that court remains a last resort. This saves time and money for all involved. Only a small amount of work accident compensation claims actually reach the courthouse since most are settled out of court. Our highly skilled solicitors, however, always prepare fully for this in case it should happen.
Stephensons Solicitors do everything we can to ensure that a case is settled as quickly and simply as possible, without the need to go to court.
If a case is brought to court it is usually because the defendant does not accept responsibility for the accident and refuses to pay compensation. Alternatively, they might accept liability but not agree with the level of compensation required. It is then the responsibility of the Judge to decide an appropriate level of compensation. But these cases are rare.
It is possible to launch a claim on behalf of somebody who dies in a workplace accident, and often claims are brought by the widow or partner of the deceased. The executor of the deceased can also claim work accident compensation on behalf of the deceased.
In the vast majority of personal injury cases a strict time limit is enforced. A claim for work accident compensation must be brought within three years of the accident.
In claims involving workplace diseases procured over time, the claim must be brought within three years of the symptoms being discovered, or when the symptoms are linked to the working environment. In work accident claims involving death, the three year period begins at the date of death or when the death was linked to the incident or accident in question.
In cases involving minors, the three year period will not begin until their eighteenth birthday and in cases involving a person being treated under the Mental Health Act 1983, the period will not begin until they are discharged.
Three years might seem like a long time, but it is important to seek expert legal advice as soon as possible in the case of an accident.
It is likely that the claimant in a personal injury claim will be required to undergo at least one medical examination during the claims process.
Yes, if the liability insurance, which the company held at the time of the incident can be located then compensation can still be claimed. Companies which have been removed from the Register of Companies can be reinstated in order for a claim to be brought.
If you have suffered multiple injuries following any kind of an accident, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation. We would consider all the injuries sustained and look at the pain, suffering and loss of amenity that they have caused well as financial losses incurred as a whole. As with all injury claims, our aim is to put you back in the position you would have been before the accident.
Sustaining multiple injuries can involve a lengthier recovery process. This may result in your day to day activities being affected, such as being unable to work, having to rely on others to provide you with assistance or loss of important bodily functions. We will endeavour to do our best to help you or a loved if you have been put into this position due to someone else’s negligence.
We have a substantial amount of experience in dealing with claims involving serious and multiple injuries including:
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Stephensons were amazing, they took me through the whole case step by step and kept me updated all the time. I'm so happy it's over now and the case is closed thanks to the team. I could not thank you guys enough.
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