Workplace Accidents – Injured At Work – Claim For Compensation
Employers have a clear legal obligation to keep their workforce safe from harm. If they fail to do this and you suffer an injury, you are entitled to be compensated.
If you are involved in an accident at work that was not your fault, you may be able to make a personal injury claim. Our experienced specialist lawyers can guide you through the process from start to finish.
Claims for accidents at work are wide-ranging but there are Regulations which relate particularly to:
- Manual handling
- Work equipment
- Personal protective equipment
- Workplaces (including doors and floors)
- The operation of machinery
- Work at height
- Construction sites
It is important to remember that any compensation awarded to you will be paid from your employer’s public liability insurance, which is a legal requirement for all employers.
You shouldn’t be put off making a claim because you are are worried about losing your job. Employees cannot be fired for making a personal injury claim against their employer.
If you have been injured as a result of a workplace accident, speak to our friendly specialist lawyers, in complete confidence. Call 0800 731 0717, or send an email to advice@mwrlaw.com.
