Personal Injury Solicitors in Brighton
Accident at Work
Each year thousands of workers are left with serious injuries and illnesses as a result of their poor working conditions and their employer’s failure to ensure that they are protected in the workplace. Many of our clients have succeeded in injury at work claims against their employers. It is vital that anyone who has suffered an accident at work is represented by a specialist injury at work lawyer who understands the delicate nature of the situation where an employee wants to bring a claim against an employer and also the wealth of complex legislation that governs this area.
Employer’s liability insurance is required by all employers in order to cover their staff against personal injury; this means that your employer will not have to pay your compensation personally and it shouldn’t cause you any problems if you are still working there.
Accident At Work Solicitors
When Does A Claim Apply?
At Dean Wilson, we understand that a workplace injury can be a life-altering event. Our Brighton-based accident at work solicitors are here to help you navigate the legal process with clarity and professional care.
An accident at work claim is a type of personal injury action taken when an employee suffers an injury because their employer failed to maintain a safe working environment.
In simple terms, you may have a valid claim if:
- Negligence occurred: Your employer breached their legal duty of care toward you.
- Workplace connection: The injury happened during your working hours or was caused by unsafe conditions on-site.
- Insurance coverage: Under the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969, most employers are legally required to have insurance. This ensures that compensation is available to injured staff through a dedicated insurer.
Accident At Work
Types Of Claims
Often claims such as these come down to whether an employer has failed in its duties to its employees. What duties are owed may not always be immediately obvious so it is vital that the legal representative has a good knowledge of workplace law, regulations and case law so that they can advise you on the likelihood of you being able to bring a successful claim. Every employer is legally obliged to:
- Ensure that all risks are reduced as far as reasonable
- Ensure that work equipment is suitable and protective equipment is provided
- Ensure that all staff are trained in how to carry out their job safely
Our team specialises in accident at work cases and have built a solid reputation working on such claims as:
- Injuries involving lifting or manual handling
- Exposure to harmful or dangerous substances
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Accidents arising from falls
- Employees exposed to violent attacks or verbal and physical assaults
The experience that we have in helping people with work related injuries means we can ensure our clients get the right rehabilitation and treatment early. We do not charge for dealing with initial enquiries even if we do not take the claim on. This way you can be safe in the knowledge that you can receive expert legal advice about your accident without committing to any obligations regarding fees. If we consider that you have a claim which is likely to be successful then we can offer you a “no win no fee” agreement.
It is not always possible for our clients to return to the same job but we can often open doors for them in alternative employment. We have access to case managers and employment specialists who can assist you in getting back to work.
If you would like to discuss a potential accident at work claim please fill out the form at the bottom of this page, or contact us on 01273 249200 for a free no obligation discussion. We are happy to visit seriously injured clients at home or in hospital.
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If your employer failed in their duty of care for you and you have suffered an injury or accident as a result of that, then you should bring an accident at work claim against them. See more personal injury FAQ’s here.
If you want to bring an accident at work injury claim against your employer, we advise that you do it at your soonest opportunity. You can talk to us for a free, no obligation consultation at 01273 249200, or email us at enquiries@deanwilson.co.uk. See more personal injury FAQ’s here.
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