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Accidents at Work
Accidents at work are a major source of compensation claims in the UK. Employers have a duty to ensure workplace safety for their employees both at Common Law and under safety regulations imposed by numerous statutes eg The Health and Safety At Work Act.
There are many types of industrial accidents such as :-
- Machinery accidents
- Lifting accidents
- Lifting equipment accidents
- Falls, slips and trips
- Defects in premises or equipment
- Defective or inadequate safety/protective equipment
- Construction accidents
If you are injured in an accident at work and your employer is to blame you would be entitled to bring a claim for compensation due to negligence or Breach of Statutory or quite possibly both. Even if an accident is caused by a fellow worker, you can still bring a claim since employers are vicariously liable for negligent acts of their employees.
If it is felt that the accident was partly your fault your fault your claim may be reduced. This called Contributory Negligence and your compensation would be reduced in proportion to the extent to which you are held to be responsible.
Employers are required by law to carry Employers Liability Insurance to ensure that funds are available to compensate employees injured at work.
Accident Types
Testimonials
Cyclist knocked over by car
Mr G was knocked off his bicycle by a car pulling out of a side road, fracturing his left leg. The defendant insurers blamed him for the accident alleging he had ridden on the pavement and not given way to their car. Excalibur obtained photographs and sketch plans of the accident site and agreed with Mr G to issue his claim. As soon as the documents were lodged with the Court, the defendant insurers accepted liability and settled the claim in the sum of £5,420.58. He said:
"Excellent service – I cannot thank you enough for all the help and advice that I received from my Solicitor. No regrets choosing Excalibur Solicitors 100%."
Mr G from Middlesex
Examples of Compensation Awards for Injury Claims*
Serious Back Injury
£30,000
Wrist Injury
£3,000
Serious Neck Injury
£30,000
Serious Hand Injury
£10,000
Ankle Injury
£3,000
Serious Knee Injury
£20,000
Serious Head Injury
£50,000
*damages for loss of earnings and other losses and expenses are commonly paid in addition to the injury award and will vary in each case