We will discuss with you in detail the circumstances that led to your accident and will gather any evidence that you have retained. We then will need to send a detailed letter of claim to your employer outlining the accident circumstances and indicating why we hold them at fault for your accident. This is normally passed to their Employer’s Liability insurer who will begin liability investigations. Normally the insurance company will compensate you for your injuries and not your employer themselves. The Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 imposes a legal obligation on employers to take out and maintain insurance in respect of their employees claims arising from work related injuries.

The next step is to arrange a medical examination with a medical expert (who specialises in the types of injuries that you are suffering from) in order to confirm injuries resulting from the accident.

Every case is different however we always aim to conclude cases within 12 months from receipt of your instructions however the timescale for resolution of your claim is largely dependant on the timescale for resolution of your injuries.

If you have sustained an injury at work and only receive statutory sick pay (SSP) during your period of absence from work we will seek recovery of the difference between SSP and your full wages.

If your employer’s negligence has resulted in you sustaining injuries then you have a legal entitlement to claim compensation without fear of being dismissed. If your employer were to dismiss you for bringing a claim you could potentially have another claim in the Industrial Tribunal for unfair dismissal.

Yes, you are entitled to claim compensation for personal injury even if you were partly to blame. Your employer should provide training in respect of how to carry out your job in a safe manner. The Courts acknowledge that humans are not perfect and don’t always do things to the letter and as such the concept of contributory negligence was developed.  If you were partly to blame for your accident then your employer can still be held somewhat liable. Essentially the question for the Court in these circumstances is to what extent did you deviate from your training and were the author of your own misfortune. Even if you feel that you were partly to blame for the accident you should still seek our advice as you may still be entitled to make a claim. If you are found to be partly to blame or your actions have contributed to the accident you can still claim compensation but your final award of compensation will be reduced to reflect the fact that you contributed to the accident. Depending upon the severity of the injuries sustained the final award can still be significant even in cases where you are partly to blame for the accident.