Winn Solicitors: Slip at Work Claim

Slipping and tripping injuries are an increasingly common occurrence in the workplace. Did you know you can make a slip at work claim for personal injury compensation?

These incidents often unfold through no fault of the person most affected by it and can leave them with an altered future in the short, medium and/or long-term. Some can be left permanently injured as a consequence, facing a hugely uncertain future without employment and the wages that come with that.

With more than 20,000 accidents of this nature each year, often the responsibility falls on the employer as they haven’t provided the necessary level of diligence in terms of health and safety, as required by law.

If you have been involved in an accident in the workplace and believe your employer may be at fault, contact our dedicated team today for a no-obligation chat and start your slip at work claim now.

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What makes Winns the right solicitor to help with a slip at work claim?

We have a dedicated employer liability team that is ready to assess the circumstances of your claim for free. If it is established there is scope to make a slip at work claim, the team will diligently gather relevant information and take care of all elements of the process so you don’t need to worry.

From arranging medical treatment swiftly, to negotiating interim payments if required, the team will be by your side from start to finish seeking the best possible outcome for you.

With decades of experience in the sector, our team is knowledgeable and experienced in a range of different situations, making them the ideal choice to co-ordinate your claim.

 

Thank you for your help in obtaining due compensation for an accident at work in such a professional manner. I would not hesitate to use the services again or recommend to friends and acquaintances.

Anna

 

Were the right safety procedures in place?

If you’ve suffered as a result of a slip or trip at work, have you considered if there were appropriate safety procedures in place? The company you work for has an obligation to provide relevant safety procedures and policies to cover the workplace and mitigate the potential for accidents on site.

Is there a valid, current risk assessment in place? What about appropriate guidance on suitable footwear for the environment you work in? Are there clear instructions and signage on cleaning the workplace to avoid slips, trips, and falls?

If, on reflection, you don’t think these essentials were in place at the time of your non-fault accident that resulted in injury to you, then you may be eligible to make a personal injury claim.

 

I had an accident at work that was not my fault and decided to contact Winn Solicitors to enquire about compensation. My case was not by any means straightforward or easy to work out, it was a rather complicated matter…They are very hard-working people that give you time and attention when it’s needed. Congratulations Winn Solicitors on winning my case and many thanks.

Brian

 

We’ve helped many clients to achieve successful outcomes in their cases, including Alex, Richard, and a claimant who worked in a chip shop. Click on the links to read their stories.

FAQs

What is the average payout for a slip and trip fall in the UK?

This is a potentially difficult question to answer as the amount you could be eligible for after a slip, trip, and fall at work is based on a range of factors. Considerations include:

•  The circumstances of the accident
• The type of injury sustained as a result
• The extent of the injury and its impact on your short, medium, and long-term future
• Any future provisions that need put in place to cater for an altered permanent future due to the injury.

If you’re unsure about your eligibility for a claim, don’t hesitate to contact our specialist team at Winns, who can assess your circumstances during a no-obligation initial chat.

 

I recommend Winns to all my friends because of the professional and expedient way in which they deal with your claim, from medical help required to ease any injury you may have incurred in an accident to getting you the best compensation they can to help you recover from the trauma of being involved in an accident. I previously used Winns when I broke my foot at work and did not hesitate to contact them when I had an accident at work.

Mrs Fullarton

 

Should I claim for a fall at work?

If you have suffered an injury at work as the result of a slip, trip and fall then you may be eligible to start a claim. As long as the company you work for is at-fault for the accident - this can be demonstrated in a number of ways that you may not have previously considered - you may be able to claim.

Make that call today and see if you could be eligible to make a claim for personal injury compensation.

Can my work sack me for making a claim?

By law, your employer cannot sack you for making a personal injury claim against the firm. If they were to do so and it was established that this was the reason, you would be able to make a claim for unfair dismissal.

Be assured that your company will have an insurance policy in place that caters specifically for accidents at work and the potential for compensation as a result. The company itself doesn’t pay the compensation directly, it will be paid by the policy provider meaning no adverse financial effect to the employer other than a slight rise in their insurance premium, maybe, in future years.

If you have any concerns about this, click here to read our dedicated blog titled ‘should I be worried about making a claim against my employer?’

For more information on accidents at work and how our dedicated, diligent legal teams can help, click here to be taken to our accidents at work information page.

Don’t delay, find out today if you’re eligible to make a claim by giving us a call, requesting a call back, or starting a Live Chat.