Accident At Work Solicitors

At TV Edwards, our experienced accident at work solicitors in London provide expert legal advice to individuals who have suffered injuries in the workplace due to their employer’s negligence.

A job-related injury can have a significant impact on your health, finances, career, and family life. Whether your injuries are relatively minor or life-changing, our role is to help you secure the compensation and support your need while clearly guiding you through the claims process.

As an established personal injury law firm, we represent employees across a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, retail, and office-based environments.

Injured at Work? Contact Us Today

If you have been injured at work and are considering making a compensation claim, getting early legal advice from a lawyer can help you protect your position and understand your options. 

Our accident at work solicitors can help you to:

• Understand whether or not you have a valid claim
• Assess the likely value of your compensation
• Gather evidence and build your case
• Negotiate with insurers and defendants
• Represent you throughout the claims process

Speak to our team today to discuss your circumstances. 

Accident at Work Claims in London

Employers in the UK have a legal duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees. This duty comes from the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which requires employers to take reasonably practicable steps to prevent injury at work. 

When an employer fails to meet this duty and an employee is injured as a result, the employee may be entitled to claim compensation.

Workplace accidents happen across every sector, from busy construction sites to quiet office environments. The legal principle stays the same regardless of industry: if your employer’s negligence caused or contributed to your injury, you have grounds to pursue a claim.

Common Causes of Workplace Accidents

Most accident at work claims trace back to a small number of recurring failures. These include:

• Inadequate staff training on equipment or procedures
• Poorly maintained machinery or tools
• Insufficient personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Unsafe working practices or unrealistic time pressures
• Failure to carry out or act on risk assessments
• Poor housekeeping, such as cluttered walkways or spills left unattended

Specificity matters in these cases. The more clearly we can connect a specific failure to your specific injury, the stronger your claim is likely to be.

Your Employer’s Duty of Care

Under health and safety law, your employer must, where reasonably practicable:

• Provide a safe working environment
• Supply and maintain safe equipment
• Give adequate training and supervision
• Carry out risk assessments for hazardous tasks
• Report certain workplace injuries to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under RIDDOR (the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)

If your employer did not meet these obligations and you were injured as a result, this forms the basis of a negligence claim. They may even have breached Health and Safety law.

Types of Workplace Injury Claims We Handle

Our solicitors advise on the full range of workplace injury claims, including:

Slips, Trips and Falls

Wet floors, trailing cables and cluttered walkways are among the most common causes of workplace injury. We help clients who have been injured this way establish whether their employer failed to manage a known hazard. Take a look at our dedicated page on slip, trip and fall claims.

Manual Handling and Lifting Injuries

Back, shoulder and joint injuries are common where employees are required to lift, carry or move loads without proper training or equipment. Employers have specific obligations under manual handling regulations to assess and reduce these risks.

Machinery and Equipment Accidents

Faulty, poorly maintained or inadequately guarded machinery can cause serious injury, particularly in industrial and construction settings. We advise clients on claims involving defective equipment and inadequate safety guarding.

Falls from Height

Falls from ladders, scaffolding, roofs or platforms are among the most serious causes of workplace injury and are subject to specific safety regulations. We support clients pursuing claims where fall protection measures were inadequate or absent.

Exposure to Hazardous Substances

Exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes or asbestos can cause both immediate injury and long-term illness. We advise on claims where employers failed to provide appropriate protective equipment, ventilation or warnings.

[H4] Repetitive Strain Injuries

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and other musculoskeletal conditions can develop where employees carry out repeated movements without adequate breaks, equipment or ergonomic support. These claims often require detailed medical evidence linking the condition to working conditions.

[H2] How Much Compensation Can I Claim?

The compensation available in an accident at work claim depends on the specific circumstances of your case. Factors typically considered include:

• The severity of your injuries
• Any financial losses and loss of earnings
• Future care and needs around rehabilitation
• The long-term impact on your quality of life

When filing a claim for an accident at work, there are several types of compensation you may be eligible to claim, depending on the circumstances of your accident and the extent of your injuries.

These can include:

• Medical Expenses: This covers costs for any medical treatment you received due to the accident, including hospital stays, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and any future medical care related to your injuries.
• Lost Wages: If the injury caused you to miss work, you can claim compensation for lost income. This includes not only the wages you would have earned during the time you were absent but also any potential loss of future earnings if your ability to work is affected in the long term.
• Pain and Suffering: This refers to compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress you suffered due to the accident. Calculating pain and suffering can be complex and often depends on the severity of your injuries and their impact on your quality of life.
• Rehabilitation Costs: If you need rehabilitation to recover from your injuries, you can claim the costs of these services. This can include physical therapy, occupational therapy, or any other forms of rehabilitation recommended by a medical professional.
• Loss of Amenities: If your injuries prevent you from enjoying hobbies or activities you previously engaged in, you may be entitled to compensation for this loss
• Home or Vehicle Modifications: If your injuries require you to modify your home or vehicle (such as installing wheelchair ramps or special equipment), these costs can be included in your claim.
• Travel Expenses: You can claim for the cost of travel to and from medical appointments or therapies related to your injury.
• Care Claims: If you require assistance with daily activities, either temporarily or permanently, the cost of care can be included in your claim. This can cover professional care or compensation for family members who have had to reduce their work hours to care for you.

Our team has handled claims ranging from a few thousand pounds for minor injuries to several million pounds for life-changing cases involving long-term care needs. 

We are committed to securing the best possible outcome for every client while keeping the process as straightforward as possible.

What to Do After an Accident at Work

If you have been injured at work, the steps you take early on can affect both your recovery and any future claim. We generally advise clients to:

• Report the accident. Make sure it is recorded in your employer’s accident book.
• Seek medical attention. This protects your health and creates a record of your injury.
• Gather evidence. Photos of the scene, witness details and any relevant documents can support your case later.
• Keep records. Note down what happened while it is fresh in your memory, including dates and times.
• Get legal advice early. Time limits apply to personal injury claims, so it is worth speaking to a solicitor as soon as possible.

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How Our Accident at Work Solicitors Can Help

Our accident at work solicitors support clients throughout every stage of the claims process, providing clear advice, strong representation and guidance tailored to your circumstances.

One of our team will be happy to see or speak with you about an initial enquiry. If you can’t come to us, let us know. We can arrange home or hospital visits where needed or we could arrange for a remote appointment.

We can:

• Assess whether you have a valid workplace injury claim
• Gather evidence to support your case
• Obtain medical reports and expert evidence
• Calculate the full value of your losses and compensation
• Negotiate with employers and insurers on your behalf
• Advise on rehabilitation and support services
• Represent you throughout court proceedings if required

We also have easy access to independent interpreters in a wide range of languages, so if you are not confident speaking English, you needn’t be concerned.

[H2] Why Choose TV Edwards? 

• Highly ranked in legal directories – Legal 500 and Chambers UK 
• Immediate emergency support – call us on  0203 440 8000
• Specialist representation – solicitors with a track record across workplace injury claims of all kinds
• Hardworking problem-solvers – we fearlessly challenge evidence, protecting your interests
• Honest and down-to-earth – we explain your options compassionately and in plain English

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