Should I Claim for an Accident at Work?

Should I claim for an accident at work? If you’ve been injured at work because of an accident that wasn’t your fault, and you require support with treatment and rehabilitation, you should consider a claim.

There are many reasons to start a claim, and there are reasons to make people feel hesitant. But if the accident wasn’t your fault, you shouldn’t suffer in silence.

What qualifies as a claim for an accident at work?

When considering making a claim for an accident at work, did the accident happen in the workplace? Or were you conducting your job duties somewhere that isn’t your usual workplace?

What about the nature of the accident – were the injuries sustained caused by actions that weren’t your fault?

These are important initial questions to ask. The answers will go a long way to deciding if you are eligible to make a claim. If you’re uncertain, why not give our team a call today for a no-obligation discussion about your accident. We’re ready to help.

Should I claim?

Accidents are a frequent occurrence in the workplace environment which is why Government legislation calls for companies to hold liability insurance to cater for such instances.

The idea of a claim for compensation is to get monetary support to aid your recovery and rehabilitation from injuries sustained in an accident that wasn’t your fault. The effects can be long-lasting, even permanent, so those accountable should support you in the aftermath whether that be with recovery or adjusting to a new normal affected by life-altering injuries.

All employers have a duty of care to their employees. If that fails, it shouldn’t fall on you to deal with the consequences alone.

James has been absolutely brilliant through the process and helped me every step of the way. This has been so simple for me as the customer, I’ve not had to do anything and everything has been explained the whole way through. Thanks once again James for making my life so much easier.

Claire

Can my employer sack me for claiming?

The short answer is no, they can’t. By law, your employer cannot sack you because of a claim made for personal injury compensation.

If they dismiss you, and you think it is because you have made a claim against them, you may be able to make a claim for unfair dismissal.

This is a rare occurrence as the claim for personal injury compensation shouldn’t adversely affect the company financially. It should, instead, act as a learning exercise, whereby your employer can use the accident as a way to mitigate the chances of it repeating itself.

Emily put me at ease and was so helpful in her approach. Her demeanour and calm nature made me feel like she would do anything to help me.

Client

How can Winns help?

When it comes to handling a claim for an accident at work, our team of dedicated specialists has extensive experience in getting the best possible outcome for clients.

Working across all aspects of a claim, our team will triage the case quickly and push forward in relevant areas of treatment and legal recourse to progress your file efficiently and make sure you can focus on the important things; returning to a degree of normality after the accident.

Our teams specialise in different elements of the process but coordinate so you don’t need to worry about liaising with multiple organisations. Determined to achieve the best result for our clients, our legal experts take the hassle and stress off your shoulders.

If you’re considering making a claim after an accident at work, click here to find out more information.

Are you ready to start a claim? Give us a no-obligation call today.

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