• Head and brain injuries
• Back and spinal injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Hearing loss
• Vision impairment and blindness (temporary or permanent)
• Cuts and lacerations
• Fire or chemical burns
• Respiratory illnesses, including asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma and asbestosis
• Cancer, including lung, bladder, skin, and Leukemia
• Dermatitis
• Repetitive strain injury (RSI claims)
• Vibration white finger (VWF claims)
• Occupational stress

Simply put, if your injury or illness is because of something your employer didn’t do right, you can make a claim. Fault will need to be established, and this is where your specialist solicitor will take the reins and get answers on your behalf.

The amount of compensation you can claim depends entirely on the severity of your illness or injury.

Each case is different. In general, the more severe the injury or illness, the greater the amount of compensation awarded. Factors such as the ability to work, rehabilitation needs, care needs, and the need for specialist equipment can all result in higher compensation payments.

In the most severe cases, it is also possible to obtain interim compensation awards to begin the rehabilitation process while the full claim is settled.

It is often the case that you may be unaware of an industrial illness for many years or decades after initial exposure, such as exposure to asbestos. In these circumstances, you can still make a claim, but strict time limits apply. We advise you to contact a specialist solicitor immediately to safeguard your ability to bring a claim.

There is a common misconception that employers are responsible for compensating employees following a workplace accident, but this is not always correct. 

By law, employers must have professional liability insurance. When a claim is brought against the employer, it may be referred to the liability insurer, who will then be responsible for paying compensation and / or defending the claim. 

Your employer may choose to settle the claim themselves, but this will typically only occur for smaller settlements, as making a claim can result in the employer’s insurance premiums rising.

The simple answer is no. Your employer cannot lawfully terminate your contract of employment for bringing an accident at work compensation claim. If they do, you may be able to obtain further compensation for unfair dismissal.

To start your claim, you will need to speak with a specialist solicitor who can talk you through the process and help you understand if you are eligible to make a claim.

It is possible for you to bring a claim without instructing a solicitor; however, the process is complex and would require specialist knowledge and experience.

Our solicitors will investigate your claim FOR FREE and without obligation. If we think you can claim, we can act on your behalf on a NO-WIN, NO-FEE basis. It’s important to act quickly to avoid the claim being rejected based on time restrictions.