• Claiming for an Injury At Work

Suffering an injury at work can be shocking and disturbing. Some people work in dangerous environments, using chemicals and heavy machinery and are aware of the risks they face on a daily basis. Others have less hazardous occupations – perhaps if you work in an office you’ve never even contemplated that you could be injured at work.

Nevertheless, whatever the nature of your workplace, your rights as an employee to be kept safe are enshrined in Health and Safety law. And if you have suffered an injury at work that was not your fault, you could be entitled to compensation. 

In the unfortunate event of having an injury, the first step should be to seek medical assistance. Of course, your health should be of paramount importance and you may need treatment as soon as possible. However, another advantage of seeking help as soon as possible is that the medical practitioner who examines you will see you immediately after the accident. Consequently their evidence could be a valuable indication of the pain that you were in, should you decide to claim for compensation.

The law allows a number of years in which you can make a claim. In most cases, a claim can be made up to three years after your pain and suffering has been deemed to be caused by your injury. However, it is best to make a claim as soon as you feel able. This is because it is simpler to attribute the damage to your earnings capacity and enjoyment of hobbies to an accident that is more recent.

It doesn’t matter if you no longer work for the employer who was responsible for your injury – their failings in their Health and Safety duties towards you were not extinguished on the day you left.

So to start your claim as soon as possible, contact a lawyer straightaway. Maximum Compensation have an online form to fill in, and a free helpline, so that you can get a free assessment of your chances of success within 24 hours of contacting them. If your claim is worthwhile, they will assign you to a team of friendly, efficient solicitors who will be in contact to confirm your instructions in writing and start gathering evidence.

Some people are nervous about claiming compensation for an injury at work, because they are worried about how it might affect their job. However, once the claim has been started, your team of lawyers will have conduct of the case, so they will deal with your employer or your employer’s insurer direct on the issue. Remember that making a claim makes the workplace safer for everyone, as it focuses the employer’s mind on Health and Safety issues.

Have you suffered an injury at work? Maximum Compensation have a team of specialised lawyers on hand to help you. Our free helpline is open 24/7 so you can call when you get home from work today.

1. Fill in the 2 minute 'Free Online Claim Assessment Form'
2. Contact us on any of the following numbers: 08707 02 02 02 or 0800 292 2182
3. Email us at accidenthelp@100percent-compensation.co.uk or
4. Fill in the call back form and we shall call you back at your convenience.

Please note the service we provide is confidential and it won't even cost you for trying.

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