Can I Make a Claim If I Am Injured at Work?

Yes, if you have been injured at work due to your employer’s negligence or unsafe working conditions, you can make a claim for compensation. This includes injuries from accidents, repetitive strain injuries, and long-term conditions caused by the work environment

How Do I Prove My Employer Was Negligent?

To prove employer negligence, you must show that your employer failed to provide a safe working environment, which led to your injury. Evidence can include: Accident Reports: Document the incident in your workplace’s accident book. Medical Records: Show the extent of your injuries and the treatment received. Witness Statements: Colleagues who saw the accident can support your claim. Photos and Videos: Visual evidence of unsafe conditions or the injury itself

What Types of Injuries Can I Claim For?

You can claim for a variety of work-related injuries, including: Accidents: Slips, trips, and falls, machinery accidents, or falling objects. Repetitive Strain Injuries: Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis. Long-Term Conditions: Hearing loss, lung diseases from exposure to harmful substances, and musculoskeletal disorders

How Much Compensation Can I Get?

The amount of compensation depends on the severity of your injury and its impact on your life. It includes: General Damages: For pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. Special Damages: For financial losses such as medical expenses, lost earnings, and travel costs related to medical appointments. Compensation for minor injuries can range from a few thousand pounds, while severe injuries can result in much higher payouts

Is There a Time Limit for Making a Claim?

Yes, you generally have three years from the date of the injury or from when you first became aware that your injury was work-related to make a claim. For industrial diseases, this period starts from when you first noticed symptoms

Will I Lose My Job If I Make a Claim?

It is illegal for your employer to dismiss you for making a compensation claim. You are protected by law, and any retaliation from your employer can result in further legal action

What Should I Do Immediately After an Injury at Work?

Report the Incident: Notify your supervisor and ensure it’s recorded in the accident book. Seek Medical Attention: Get treatment and keep records of all medical visits. Gather Evidence: Take photos, secure witness statements, and retain any relevant documents. Consult a Solicitor: Get legal advice to understand your rights and start the claims process

Do I Need a Solicitor to Make a Claim?

While not mandatory, having a solicitor can significantly increase your chances of a successful claim. A solicitor can handle legal complexities, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf

Injuries at Work

Our team can help you make a claim

If you have been injured at work you might be able to make a claim for compensation. Imperium Law can help you. We are compensation lawyers who specialise in injury and accident at work claims.

We can make sure that:

you are given the very best legal advice
your injury claim is successful
you get the compensation you deserve
we help you every step of the way.

Call us on 0800 633 5730 or use our online form to see if you have a claim

Compensation claims for injuries and accidents at work.

We have the experience to make your work injury compensation claim a success. We have experience in many areas of workplace law and personal injury law. We can help you make a successful claim for compensation for injuries and accidents at work, such as;

Having an accident at work can be just the start of your problems. We understand that and so our services go beyond those of many solicitors. We can advise and help you wicompensation to help with medical care

compensation for pain and suffering
compensation for loss of earnings
employee rights

We can also help mediate between you and your employer, especially if you are concerned that your claim might cause a future problem between you and your employer.

How can I make an injury at work claim?

Call us on 0800 633 5730 and one of our dedicated team can talk through your case. When you first speak with us, this is free and you are under no obligation to appoint us as your solicitor. We may need to ask you a few questions, but we are friendly, so don’t worry. Our way of working is that from the moment you first contact us you are “under our wing”. From that moment on “we are with you every step of the way”.

How much compensation could I get for my injury at work?

The amount of compensation will be based on many factors. You can try our compensation calculator or better still discuss the claim with us directly. Our No Win No Fee approach means you will not have to pay any legal fees if you lose your case. Call us today on Freephone 0800 633 5730 to discuss your claim.

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Types of work injury:

Faulty Equipment or Machinery

Machinery is used in many workplaces such as factories and garages, and if this machinery is not correctly guarded, maintained or used it can be dangerous.

It is your employer’s responsibility to carrying out a risk assessment of your workplace.

Discrimination Following a Work Injury

While you may be concerned about the potential repercussions of making a work-related injury claim, your employer cannot discriminate against you for doing so. For legal advice and to make a claim if you have suffered harm at work call 0800 633 5730.

Employer negligence

If you have been unfortunate and have been injured at work because of employer negligence, Imperium Law’s No Win No Fee injury solicitors can help you claim compensation. We can deal with all types of work related accident caused by your employer’s failure to protect you from injury.

Falls From Height At Work

If you are a worker who has suffered an injury after falling, seek legal advice by calling 0800 633 5730. Workers injured in a fall may be entitled to claim compensation if the fall was due to employer negligence or health and safety failings.

Fatal Accident Compensation Claims

Claiming compensation for a fatal accident can be highly complex.

At Imperium Law we have a team of specialist solicitors to help you claim compensation for the death of a loved one in an accident that was not their fault.

HAVS Compensation Claims

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome affects workers who operate vibrating tools, if you are suffering from HAVS then you may be entitled to compensation.

Works most at risk operate hand-held vibrating machinery for long periods.

Health & Safety at Work Claims

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, all employers have a legal duty to ensure that their employees are kept safe from harm at work. If you have been injured at work because of poor health and safety standards or by a lack of health and safety training, Imperium Law can help you make a compensation claim.

Health & Safety Issues

If your employer has contravened Health and Safety regulations and you have been injured, Imperium Law can help you claim compensation.

Whilst at work your employer has a duty to protect you from harm and inform you of any health and safety issues that may affect you.

How Much Can I Claim?

We can represent you on a ‘No Win-No Fee’ basis, which means you don’t need to worry about paying our costs.

If you have been involved in a workplace accident and suffered an injury you could be due out a payout.

Incorrect Work Procedures

Have you suffered an injury because of incorrect work procedures? If you have it may be possible to claim compensation from your employer. As an employee you have the right to work in a safe environment, and it is your employer’s responsibility to ensure you are kept safe from harm.

Office Injury Claims

If you work in an office and have been hurt in accident, call us at Imperium Law on 0800 633 5730 for free injury claims advice.

All employers are required by law to keep their employees safe from harm.

Repetitive Strain Claims

If you are suffering a work-related repetitive strain injury, you may be able to make a claim against your employer.

Imperium Law are experts at successfully settling repetitive strain injury claims. We can get you the compensation you deserve.

Slips, Trips & Falls at Work

While many slip, trip and fall accidents are minor, some lead to injury which includes broken & fractured bones, head & back injuries and spinal injury leading to paralysis. If you have been injured at work because you have slipped, tripped or fallen, call us at Imperium Law on 0800 633 5730.

Unsafe Working Conditions

We specialise in injury at work claims. We are dedicated to getting the maximum compensation payout possible for pain, suffering, medical expenses and financial losses for employees who have been injured at work. It is your employer’s duty to follow Health and Safety laws so that you do not suffer injury at work.

Work Related Injury

All employers in the UK are required by law to protect their employees from accident and injury at work.

Your employer should provide you with the right equipment to safely carry out your job, and this equipment should be properly maintained and kept in good working order.

Workplace Accidents

If you have been unfortunate, and you have been injured at work in an accident that was not your fault, you are entitled to make a claim. Imperium Law can help you claim accident at work compensation. UK employers have a duty to protect employees, contractors and visitors from accident and injury.

We act on a NO WIN NO FEE basis

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