Do I Get Paid if Injured at Work?

If you are wondering ‘do I get paid if I’m injured at work?’, the short answer is yes but it depends on your employment terms and conditions.

Not a definitive ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question, the amount you get paid, your eligibility, and the possible workplace sickness schemes will differ depending on who you work for, and the extent and duration of the injury involved.

Will you get paid if you’re injured at work?

If you have suffered injuries that mean you’re unable to work, then you will be entitled to a form of payment, be it your wages or something in place of normal wages depending on the terms of your employment.

If your contract specifically mentions the presence of contractual sick pay, you’ll receive this amount which may vary depending on how long you’re off. It’s important to check your contract so you know how much to expect.

Alternatively, if your contract doesn’t mention an occupational sickness scheme, you’ll still be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). This allows you to receive £94.25 per week before tax for up to 28 weeks, on condition you have been unable to work for at least four consecutive days.

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

Accident at work claim examples

The expert team of legal professionals at Winns has significant experience helping clients injured at work claim compensation.

That includes Alex, a car valet worker who was given £43,000 after injuring his hand during the course of his duties. His story can be found by clicking here.

Richard, an HGV driver, suffered a significant injury at work while coupling up a cab unit and trailer. The resulting injuries prevented him from taking up work in his trade as a qualified scaffolder.

To read more about his claim and the £30,000 damages awarded to him, click here.

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.

Mrs Fullarton

How can Winns help after a non-fault accident at work?

Backed by an excellent track record of successfully getting compensation following a non-fault workplace accident, Winns’ legal professionals will diligently set about the task of representing you on a no win no fee basis.

They’ll co-ordinate all elements of the claim, from legal representation and negotiation to arranging relevant medical treatment as soon as possible after being instructed by you. With over 11,000 reviews on Trustpilot and a 4.8 out of five rating, our customer-focused service is market-leading and hugely effective.

If you’ve been injured at work and the accident wasn’t your fault, get in touch with our team now for a no-obligation chat about your circumstances.

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