What is an Employers Liability Claim?

When considering ‘what is an employers liability claim?’ the focus will inevitably fall on those employees who have suffered a non-fault accident at work and are making a claim for compensation.

If an employee has been injured in an accident that was no fault of their own, on work premises or in the duty of working in their role, they may be eligible to make a claim for personal injury compensation and support with their rehabilitation and/or adjustment to a life altered by injury.

What is an employers liability claim?

An employers liability claim is when an employee suffers injury because of an accident on the employer’s premises that was the result of a negligent approach to their legal duty of care.

Should liability be accepted by the employer, a compensation package can be agreed between the two parties involved; this settlement figure will be paid by the employer’s liability insurance provider.

“My claim manager Dillion Slasor has been fantastic… very helpful, response time is great & makes sure you understand everything, nothing's too much trouble …. Great service.”

Andrew

What accidents can lead to an employers liability claim?

Some of the more common accidents include slips, trips, falls and incidents involving faulty machinery, as well as those that are down to a lack of training, incorrect tools/equipment being provided, or insufficient supervision.

We have successfully helped many clients over the years to recover compensation for injuries sustained at work, including a worker at a chip shop who suffered burns as a result of hot fat splashing on their face.

Then there is the case of another client of ours, an HGV driver, who suffered significant wrist and hand injuries while coupling a cab unit and trailer together.

“Winns were professional and thorough, they ensured I received the best treatment for my injuries and I can’t recommend the physio they provided enough! Amazing service and the compensation paid out for my injury was appropriate and fair.”

Denise

What are the consequences of claiming against an employer?

Please do not worry about the potential implications of making a claim against your employer.

Firstly, the company cannot dismiss you from your role if you make a claim; this is dictated by legal statute.

Secondly, you shouldn’t worry about the financial aspect of how a claim could affect the company you work for. The organisation must have liability insurance which caters exactly for these scenarios. Any compensation awarded will be paid for by the insurance provider and not the company, who won’t be adversely financially affected.

The impact on the company will focus more on improving practices and processes to avoid future repeats of the original accident that affected you.

Why should you talk to Winns?

The team at Winn Solicitors are diligent, knowledgeable, and persistent in working on your behalf to recover compensation that is important to your recovery and rehabilitation after a non-fault accident.

Your circumstances will be unique to you, so it is important to get a view of matters from a legal professional to work out if you are eligible to make a claim and the likelihood of it ending in success.

Winns offers no-obligation advice to help with this. Why not request a callback today?

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 If you’re considering making an employers liability claim, click on the link to head over to our FAQ’s page and find out more.

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