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Accident At Work Solicitors — Scotland

Employers must provide a safe working environment with health and safety regulations to ensure employee safety. Employer negligence can cause workplace injuries and entitle you to make an accident at work compensation claim. At Watermans, our specialist accident at work solicitors can guide you through this process. 

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The Short of It

  • Involvement in an accident at work can be devastating for you and your loved ones.

    If the accident wasn't your fault, it may be time to speak to us, your trusted work injury solicitors, about accident-at-work compensation claims.

  • Workplace accidents can leave you with life-changing injuries,

    and you may experience loss of earnings and rising medical costs as a result.

  • At Watermans, we employ a dedicated and skilled team of workplace injury lawyers

    who are here to guide you through the work accident claims process.

  • Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need

    and providing straightforward legal advice. It should be that simple.

    • The Long of It

    Accidents at Work

    Accidents at work claims

    As an employee, you expect to be working in safe conditions. This means being provided with a safe work environment, correct and adequate training, and proper supervision from a health and safety executive.

    However, in some cases, employers may be negligent in providing these basic conditions, and you may be involved in an accident at work as a result.

    Being involved in an accident in the workplace can have a devastating effect on you and your loved ones. From significant disability to brain injury, workplace accidents can lead to serious injuries.

    Causes & Types of Work Accidents

    Leading causes of accidents at work

    There are many different causes for an accident at work for which you can claim compensation. Here are some of the most common examples our workplace accident solicitors have encountered:

    • Dangerous working environments and practices due to negligence
    • Lack of sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE)
    • Lack of risk assessments or appropriate training
    • Unsafe manual handling procedures
    • Spillages
    • Poor regulations and safety procedures not implemented
    • Dangerous or faulty equipment
    • Manufacturing or design faults

    If you have suffered a work injury due to the above reasons or any other form of negligence, you are entitled to make an accident at work claim. Our solicitors are here to handle the legal side of things while you focus on making a full recovery.

    Different types of workplace accidents

    There are many different types of work accidents, resulting in moderate to serious injuries. We’ve listed the most common types of workplace injuries, some of which you may not be aware that you can make a compensation claim for.

    Making a Claim

    How do I make an accident at work injury claim?

    When it comes to claiming compensation for work accidents, it can be challenging to know where to start. If there is proof of negligence or signs of faulty work equipment, workplace injury compensation lawyers will assist you in claiming against your employer to help protect your financial future.

    At Watermans, our team of skilled work injury lawyers is here to guide you through the process of making workplace accident claims by offering straightforward legal advice. We care about our clients and take our legal duty very seriously, working hard to secure the compensation you are entitled to.

    Our expert accident at work lawyers operate on a no-win, no-fee claim basis, meaning that you don’t have to pay any legal fees if we don’t win your case.

    Who is eligible to make a claim?

    Employers are required by law to protect you against the risk of an accident or injury at work. If they fail to provide proper training, supervision or a safe working environment, you may sustain severe injuries.

    In this case, you will be eligible to make a claim for an accident at work. At Watermans, our specialist injury at work solicitors can expertly handle claims for illnesses and injuries sustained at work, ranging from minor to severe.

    Besides suffering from physical pain, you may find that you are also left experiencing psychological damage and a loss of earnings as a result of your accident. A claim for injury at work can also cover this.

    The aftermath of a workplace accident can be a difficult time for you and your loved ones, and it is only right that you seek compensation if the accident was due to someone else’s negligence.

    How Much Compensation?

    How much compensation can I claim for an accident at work?

    As with all personal injury claims, the work accident compensation amount you could receive will depend on the nature of the accident, the severity of your new circumstances and the medical evidence provided.

    For example, the compensation award for hand fractures would be much lower than it would be for a serious brain injury.

    In most instances, you may be able to claim for compensation for a variety of things, including:

    • Medical, rehabilitation and hospital expenses
    • Changes to your ability to work
    • Loss of earnings or earning capacity
    • Any future expenses as a result of the injury
    • Home modification and care expenses
    • Pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life

    Family members can claim more if the accident resulted in a fatality.

    Although all work accidents claims are different, we always want to make sure you receive the maximum compensation. Our work accident solicitors accomplish this by considering every possible factor and piece of evidence.

    Accident at work claims do not have to be that complicated, and our personal injury team will do everything possible to simplify the process and get you the win you deserve.

    Whatever your injury, you can rest assured knowing that Watermans will fight for the best possible outcome for you.

    Why Watermans?

    Why should I choose Watermans to pursue my work accident claim?

    Watermans are one of the leading personal injury firms in Scotland. We make legal services a breeze, so people can move forward in life.

    Our expert team is committed to making the claim process as straightforward for our clients as possible following an accident or injury at work. We take the hassle from you and fight each case to secure the maximum level of compensation.

    Dedicated personal injury solicitors in Scotland

    We provide access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to ensure you recover from your injuries as soon as possible and get your life back on track.

    Alongside work accidents, our expertise in personal injury covers a wide range of areas, including:

    • Public liability claims – Claims for any injury that occurs in a public area that can be blamed on the property owner’s negligence.
    • Road traffic accidents claims – A common claim for a collision that occurs due to someone else’s negligence and irresponsibility.
    • Fatal and serious injury claims – Claims that are made as a result of a serious or life-threatening injury that occurs due to the fault of someone other than oneself.
    • Cases relating to historical abuse – Domestic violence cases lead to claims being made as a result of succumbing to injuries.

    We represent thousands of personal injury cases throughout Scotland each year, securing millions of pounds in compensation for our clients. Our personal injury lawyers work on a no-win, no-fee basis, which means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t end up out of pocket.

    Accident at Work Compensation - FAQS

    You can contact Watermans for a no-win, no-fee agreement on your work accidents claim. We’ll ensure you understand whether you are eligible to make a claim and how much compensation you are entitled to. We will notify either your employer or your employer’s insurer of the claim, and the case will commence.

    Work-related illnesses or diseases may develop after short or long-term exposure to harmful substances in the workplace. This is also an accident at work that you can claim compensation for. You can make a workplace injury claim for the acquired illness if you are eligible. It is best to make a case as soon as possible, as you are at financial risk.

    If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident at work that wasn’t your fault, it is time to speak to a specialist personal injury solicitor about a personal injury claim.

    If you have suffered an injury during a workplace accident, you can claim a compensation award, especially if you have financial losses as a result. You can claim for work injury compensation as the injured person or a relative can seek injury compensation on your behalf (particularly in the case of severe brain damage).

    You can still make a work injuries claim against your employer, even if you were partly at fault for the accident.

    In cases of contributory negligence, the liability of the accident is shared among all responsible parties. In this case, the amount you receive in workplace accident compensation will be adjusted according to the proportional blame on your part. For example, if you are found to be 40% responsible for causing the accident, the amount you may claim may be reduced accordingly.

    You can make a compensation claim within three years from the date that the accident happened.

    Watermans recommends that accident at work claims be made as soon as possible. Our workplace injury solicitors are here to help you assess whether you are eligible for a claim and to guide you through the process.

    Unfortunately, work accidents occur every day in Scotland. These accidents can happen anywhere, from construction sites and factories to warehouses and even offices. Every workplace has unique risks, some bigger than others. Whatever the job, the employer is expected to protect employees against these risks.

    There are a few exceptions when it comes to the time limit for an accident at work claim:

    • If you are claiming for a serious injury at work that caused brain damage or are unable to make the claim yourself, there is no time limit for your claim.
    • If you want to make an accident at work claim for an incident that occurred overseas, you may have less time.
    • Minors under the age of 16 cannot represent themselves, so a parent or guardian can make the claim on their behalf. Once they turn 16, they have three years to make accident at work claims.
    • If you are making a claim for an illness acquired at work, you have three years to make the claim from the date of diagnosis or from when you ought to have been aware of the connection between the diagnosis and your work. The time limit is not always very clear in these cases, so it is essential that you seek urgent advice from an accident at work solicitor.

    In order to get the best work injury compensation settlement possible, you need to ensure you have access to sufficient evidence to prove your case.

    These are some examples of evidence you can use to make a successful work injury compensation claim:

    • Witness statements from those who saw the work injury happen
    • Medical records from an independent medical assessment with all the details of your work injury
    • Proof that there were inadequate risk assessments in the workplace
    • CCTV footage or photographs of negligence
    • An Accident Book extract

    You can only make a successful claim if you have evidence that the workplace accident was the employer’s fault or due to the negligence of a fellow employee. It is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible after getting injured to help support your claim.

    Employers’ Liability Insurance protects your boss when you make a claim for financial losses, and the insurance company will investigate work accidents for proof that they were not negligent. If they are successful and you do not have sufficient evidence to support your claim, you will unfortunately lose the case.

    If you are successful, then the insurers will make payment to you on behalf of your employers.

    At Watermans, our workplace injuries lawyers provide services on a no-win, no-fee basis. So, in the event that you lose your accident at work claim, you will not have to pay us any legal fees.

    If you have any more questions about making a claim for accident at work compensation, feel free to complete an enquiry form with your contact details.
    Our expert accident at work solicitors based in Glasgow and Edinburgh will get back to you as soon as possible.

    Get in touch with us

    Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need and making that process straightforward. Start the process by sending us your details below or calling us on 0131 555 7055

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