Have you suffered an accident at work? If so, then you may be entitled to compensation. To get compensation, you need to make a claim. You can file a claim yourself, however it is advised that you enlist the help of a specialist personal injury lawyer to fight your case. You might think that a specialist work accident solicitor is going to be expensive, however nearly all work accident solicitors operate on the basis of no win no fee.
What’s “No Win No Fee”?
A “No Win No Fee” arrangement removes all of the risk of claiming. It makes sure that you, the claimant, do not have to pay the legal fees of your own lawyer, or those of the other side should you lose. This is because all of the solicitors costs are recovered from the other side, meaning that you get 100% of the compensation you deserve without paying any fees.
Whatever the injury you have suffered, it is important that you uphold your right to claim and hold your employer accountable for their actions, by making a work accident compensation claim today! Be aware that you must claim within 3 years of the date of the accident, so it is important that you do not waste time!
How Much Is My Claim Worth?
It is very hard to put a general value on the amount of compensation you could receive if you have suffered an accident at work. Below is a rough guideline as to what you may be entitled to:
Head injuries – up to £60,000
Arm and Shoulder injuries – up to £28,000
Back injury – up to £30,000
Neck injury – up to £30,000
Elbow and Wrist injuries – up to £27,500
Hand injury – up to £80,000
Hip injury – up to £13,000
Leg and Knee injuries – up to £21,000
Ankle injury – up to £25,000
Foot injury – up to £37,000
The amount you are entitled to depends entirely on the extent of your own injury, so it is important to make sure that you know the extent of your injuries when you go to see a solicitor. Don’t worry if you don’t know, just ask your local doctor, or enquire with the health service that treated you for your injuries.
If you were injured at work, then you might also be entitled to loss of earnings compensation, which should cover the money you could have received through working during the time period of your injury.