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If you have suffered an injury at work, you could be entitled to bring a claim against your employer or another party.
If you have suffered an injury at work, you could be entitled to bring a claim against your employer or another party. Your employer has a legal duty to take reasonable steps to ensure you work in a safe environment. This duty includes, for example, ensuring you are provided with safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who will pay out for my claim?
- What if I don’t have any witnesses?
- Can I be sacked for making a claim?
- How much compensation will you receive?
- Why choose Bury & Walkers?
- Can I claim on a No Win No Fee?
Who will pay out for my claim?
UK businesses are legally required to have employer’s liability insurance to support any workers who may have experienced an accident on their premises. You will not be negatively impacting your company if you make a work claim. It is your right to receive compensation for your injuries.
What if I don’t have any witnesses?
You don’t need to have witnesses to prove that you had a work accident. You just need to make sure that you have the right evidence to show that the accident happened in the first place. This may include CCTV footage, proof of the hazard through pictures and videos, and a doctor’s assessment of your injuries. Make sure to get your employer to note your injury in their work accident book and to give you a copy.
Can I be sacked for making a claim?
One of the most important things that you need to remember about any sort of accident compensation claim is that your employer was the one at fault. That means they cannot outright fire you for asking for compensation for their negligence. Yes, if you were the one messing around and causing problems that lead to your accident then they can fire you. But if the accident was genuinely not your fault then they will not be able to dismiss you. Your employer is not entitled to sack you for enforcing a statutory right.
How much compensation will you receive?
The amount you get will be specific to you and the impact of your injury. Calculating compensation is a complex area – and one that needs specialist lawyers to make sure you get the amount you deserve. At Bury & Walkers, it is our job to ensure you receive the maximum compensation.
Why choose Bury & Walkers?
We are long established law firm who have helped hundreds of clients secure compensation. We are experienced in dealing with life changing injuries and over the years, have helped many clients secure life changing amounts of compensation. We understand the person, not just the claim which is why you should choose us.
The vast majority of our clients are recommended to us!
Will my claim be dealt with on a No Win No Fee?
We deal with all serious injury claims on a no win no fee basis. This means that there is nothing to pay upfront and no financial risk to you if your claim is unsuccessful.
We deal with all types of claims including:-
- Falls from heights
- Manual handlings claims
- Dangerous and defective equipment
- Falling object claims
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Slips & trips
- Assaults by fellow employees
Work Related Injuries/Industrial Diseases
Most types of work related injuries/industrial diseases are caused by poor working practices. Your employer has a legal duty to take all reasonable steps to ensure you work in a safe environment. If your employer has failed in their duty, you could be entitled to make a claim.
We deal with all types of work related injuries including:-
- Occupational asthma
- Asbestosis
- Mesothelioma
- Noise induced hearing loss
- Repetitive back injuries
- Occupational dermatitis
