Making an accident at work claim If you have suffered a work injury or had an accident at work Beckett & Co Solicitors can help you to recover compensation. We will provide honest advice about your claim and keep you informed throughout the work injury claim process. We will ensure that you receive the maximum amount of work injury compensation that you are entitled to and that you keep 100% of your compensation without any deduction for legal costs. We will help you to claim compensation for workplace injury, loss of earnings and any other other financial loss incurred such as medical treatment fees. Types of Accident at Work Claim We handle all types of accident at work claims including: Accident at Work Claims - Frequent Questions:
Is my employer liable if I have an accident at work?Can I make a work accident claim if I did not take time off work?What can I include in an accident at work claim?Will I lose my job if I make an accident at work claim?Is there is a time limit for making an accident at work claim?Can I make a work accident claim if I did not go to hospital?Should I report my accident at work to my employer?If I make a personal injury claim will I have to go to court?What will it costs to make an accident at work claimHow do I make an accident at work claim? IS MY EMPLOYER LIABLE IF I HAVE AN ACCIDENT AT WORK? If an employer fails to take steps to safeguard your safety at work and you are injured whilst at work you may be entitled to make a claim. Examples of an employer's duties include the following: • A duty to provide a safe place of work • A duty to provide adequate training and instruction • A duty to provide adequate protective clothing and equipment • A duty to assess the risks of lifting heavy weights or equipment • A duty to maintain equipment and machinery in a safe condition Back to top CAN I MAKE AN ACCIDENT AT WORK CLAIM IF I DID NOT TAKE TIME OFF WORK? YES - You can bring a claim for compensation for personal injury sustained at work even if you did not have any time off work as a result of the injury or if you were paid your wages in full whilst absent. Even if you did not incur any financial or out of pocket losses or expenses you are still entitled to make a claim for compensation for the pain and suffering caused by the actual injury sustained. The amount of workplace injury compensation that you receive will depend upon the type and severity of the injury sustained. Back to top WHAT CAN I INCLUDE IN AN ACCIDENT AT WORK CLAIM? You can claim compensation for the pain, suffering and effect on your activities caused as a result of the injury. You can claim for any loss of earnings, loss of overtime, loss of bonus or other benefits. You can also claim for any other financial loss incurred as a result of the accident or injury – such as medical treatment fees and prescription fees. You should keep details of any losses incurred and if possible keep receipts for any expenses which can then used to support your accident at work claim. Back to top WILL I LOSE MY JOB IF I MAKE AN ACCIDENT AT WORK CLAIM? Employees are often reluctant to make a claim against their employer as they are afraid that it may cause difficulties for them at work. Whilst this is an understandable fear it is important to remember that your employer is not allowed to take any action against you simply because you make a claim. For example, an employer is not allowed to terminate your employment because a claim is made - if they did take action against an employee they could leave themselves open to a separate employment tribunal claim. In any event, all employers are obliged by law to hold employers liability insurance and so, in reality, the claim will be dealt with and paid by the insurance company rather than the actual employer. Back to top IS THERE A TIME LIMIT FOR MAKING AN ACCIDENT AT WORK CLAIM? YES. In the majority of personal injury claims there is a time limit of 3 years from the date of the accident. Children who are injured whilst under the age of 18 can generally claim at any time up to their 21st birthday. However, some accident claims have a shorter time limit so it is important to seek legal advice regarding your potential claim as soon as possible. It is better to start a claim as soon as possible after the accident so that vital evidence can be obtained to support the claim. Back to top CAN I MAKE A WORK ACCIDENT CLAIM IF I DID NOT GO TO HOSPITAL? There is no requirement to attend hospital after an accident although in many cases hospital treatment will be required. If you did not go to hospital after your accident at work you can still make a work injury claim. However, it will be necessary to prove your claim by reference to medical evidence and therefore it is generally advisable to have at least a check-up with your GP if you are injured in an accident. Back to top SHOULD I REPORT MY ACCIDENT AT WORK TO MY EMPLOYER? If you are have an accident at work or are injured whilst carrying out your working duties, you should always ensure that the accident is reported to your employer. Most companies should have an accident book to record such incidents. You may be asked to sign the accident book to confirm that the accident circumstances have been correctly recorded. You should ensure that the accident details are correctly stated in the accident book before you sign. The accident book entry is important as evidence of how and when the accident occurred. If you did not report the accident or your employer did not keep a record of the accident you may still be able to make an accident at work and should contact us for further advice. Back to top IF I MAKE AN ACCIDENT AT WORK CLAIM WILL I HAVE TO GO TO COURT? If you have been injured in an accident that was clearly not your fault then it is very likely your accident at work claim will be settled without the need for you to attend court. In cases where there is a dispute about the accident or the injury sustained then there is a small chance that you may be asked to attend court. However, the number of cases that actually reach a court hearing is low as in the majority of non-fault accident claims the case is settled 'out of court'. Back to top WHAT WILL IT COST TO MAKE AN ACCIDENT AT WORK CLAIM? There are a number of different ways of funding the legal costs of a personal injury claim. For instance you may have a legal expenses policy as part of an insurance policy which you already have – for example, your household policy, or a bank / credit card scheme. If you are a member of a trade union you may be entitled to union assistance with funding. However, if you do not have existing means of funding a claim we will be happy to work on a 'no win - no fee' basis under which we only charge for the work that we do if the case is successful. However, if your accident at work claim is successful we can claim our costs from the opponent's insurance company leaving you nothing to pay and allowing you to keep 100% of your compensation. Back to top HOW DO I MAKE AN ACCIDENT AT WORK CLAIM? Contact us. If you have been injured in an accident we will provide you with free advice regarding your potential claim. We will confirm if it is possible to make a claim and will discuss with you the options for funding the claim. We offer free advice by phone or a free, no obligation meeting and free visits are available throughout Lancashire. To discuss your accident claim with a fully qualified solicitor call us on Freephone* 0800 7315434 or request a free call back and we will contact you! Beckett & Co Solicitors provide free advice and free home visits to customers throughout Lancashire. We are specialist personal injury solicitors handling all types of accident at work claim in Preston, Bamber Bridge, Lostock Hall, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn, Darwen, Clitheroe, Blackpool, Lytham, South Lancashire, Burnley, Accrington, Bolton, Wigan, Southport and surrounding areas throughout Lancashire. Back to top | 
