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Accident at work claims
If you've been injured in an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation.
Our work accident solicitors can explain your options, answer your questions, and support you through the claims process.
No win no fee accident at work claims
When we take on your claim, there will be no nasty surprises. Our no win no fee agreements mean that if your claim is unsuccessful, your legal fees with Co-op Legal Services are covered.
We will advise you about entering into and complying with the terms of a no win no fee agreement. We'll also ask you to take out and comply with the terms of an After The Event (ATE) insurance policy, to provide cover for your opponent's legal costs and third-party disbursements should you lose your case.
Can I claim for an accident at work?
You might be able to claim if you were injured while working, and someone else was fully or partly responsible.
Your employer has a legal duty to take reasonable steps to protect your health, safety and welfare at work. This includes providing safe equipment, proper training, supervision, and safe ways of working.
You might be able to claim if you are:
- full time, part time or on a zero-hours contract
- an agency worker
- self-employed but working under someone else’s direction or control
- working away from your usual workplace
- no longer working for the employer
You do not have to know who was responsible before contacting us. We can talk about what happened and explain whether you might have a claim.
Will making an accident at work claim affect my job?
Many people worry about claiming against their employer.
Employers usually have insurance to cover workplace injury claims. In most cases, the employer's liability insurer will pay accident at work compensation.
Your employer should not treat you unfairly because you are making a personal injury claim. If you are worried about how you are being treated at work, tell your solicitor. They will be able to tell you if you need to seek separate employment law advice.
Making a claim is not about causing trouble. It is a legal process for recovering compensation and support for an injury that should not have happened.
How long do I have to claim after an accident at work?
In most personal injury claims in England and Wales, the usual time limit is 3 years from:
- the date of the accident, or
- the date you first knew your injury was linked to the accident
There are exceptions to this rule. The limit can be different for children, people who lack mental capacity, fatal accidents, or conditions that develop over time.
It is best to get advice as soon as possible. Starting early can make it easier to gather evidence, speak to witnesses, and request records before they are lost or deleted.
Types of work accident claims we can help with
Workplace injuries happen in many different ways. We can help you understand what happened and tell you if you might be able to seek compensation.
Not every workplace accident fits neatly into a category.
If you're unsure whether you have a claim, tell us what happened. We'll explain your options in plain English.
What can accident at work compensation cover?
Compensation depends on what happened, how serious your injury is, and how your life has been affected.
Compensation can sometimes cover:
- lost earnings if you needed time off work
- treatment, rehabilitation or physiotherapy
- travel costs, medication or equipment
- care and support you needed from others
- future losses if your ability to work or live independently is affected
In more serious cases, we might also look at longer-term needs. This could include:
- adaptations to your home
- ongoing care
- future treatment
- rehabilitation costs
- support returning to work
Interim payments for work accident claims
If the other side admits responsibility, or there is strong evidence in support of the claim, we might be able to ask for an interim payment before the claim settles. This can help with urgent costs while the claim continues.
How our work accident solicitors can help
We’ll start by listening to what happened and explaining whether we think you may have a claim.
If we take on your claim, we can:
- investigate who might be responsible
- gather evidence from your employer, witnesses and medical experts
- arrange a medical assessment
- tell you how much compensation you could claim
- ask for rehabilitation support where appropriate
- negotiate with the insurer
We’ll keep you updated and explain each stage in plain English.
Our aim is to help you understand your options and access the support you need to move forward.
Common questions about work accident claims
About Co-op Legal Services
As part of the largest Co-operative organisation in the UK, Co-op Legal Services works to ensure that our clients receive the best legal advice and support services available from our teams of personal injury and clinical negligence solicitors, legal executives and staff.
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and several of our Personal Injury Solicitors are members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
Co-op Legal Services has over 800 staff working in different businesses with offices in Manchester, Bristol, Stratford-upon-Avon, Sheffield and London.
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