How to Make an Accident at Work Claim

When your circumstances have you thinking about how to make an accident at work claim, it’s beneficial to seek out the guidance advice of legal professionals.

Often an uncertain time, particularly when considering the potential consequences of claiming against an employer, it’s best to discover what’s fact as opposed to assuming what will happen next and what the fall-out might be.

By having a no-obligation chat with one of our experienced team, they’ll assess your situation and provide clear advice as to what happens next and whether you’d be eligible to make a claim.

What is an accident at work claim?

An accident at work claim focuses on the process of a person seeking compensation from their employer after suffering injury while conducting their work duties, or on work premises, that was no fault of their own.

The compensation is designed to help with the recovery of the person affected as well as any amends required to facilitate a life altered by the injuries sustained. There is also scope for other out of pocket expenses should they apply to your circumstances.

How do I make a claim?

If you’ve suffered an accident at work and are seeking personal injury compensation, simply give the team at Winns a call.

They’ve got decades of experience in achieving successful outcomes for clients and will guide and support you every step of the way.

Once we’ve established the circumstances of the accident, and your eligibility to make a claim, the team will arrange relevant medical treatment and assessments, while gathering evidence in support of your claim.

This will be put to the employer and their insurance provider. A negotiation phase will be entered into, with your team of legal professionals pressing your case to the other side.

Once liability is established, a settlement figure, based on the evidence provided, will be agreed upon with the relevant payment made.

All the while, you don’t need to worry about the legal side of the process. Instead, you can focus on what matters most - recovery and rehabilitation.

Can my employer sack me for making a claim?

No, by law your employer cannot sack you because you’ve made an accident at work claim against them.

There are several employment rights that protect you in this situation, taking away any concerns you may have about losing your job as a result.

Who pays for the compensation?

Be assured, you will not be receiving your compensation directly from the company that employs you. They should have public liability insurance in place, a policy that caters for the potential after-effects of an accident that they are liable for.

When compensation is awarded, it is the third-party insurance company that has provided the cover that will pay the compensation. The company you work for won’t be financially adversely affected by the claim, although their premium may rise on their cover because they’ve claimed on it.

However, that doesn’t mean they are directly paying potentially thousands in compensation.

How can I pay for your services?

Working on a no win no fee arrangement, you agree from the outset a percentage that we will claim but only if the claim is successful.

That doesn’t change based on the duration of the claim or any additional complexity that may arise during the process.

With no upfront costs, no surprise legal fees along the way, and nothing to pay if your claim isn’t successful, now is the time to give our team a call.

For more information about an accident at work claim, click on the link to be taken to our dedicated information page.

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