Not everyone realises that you could make a claim for accident compensation from your work but in actual fact many people can. This show will guide you through the process of filing a work accident compensation claim so that you get maximum compensation as soon as possible.

1. Not everyone realises that you could make a
claim for accident compensation from your work
but in actual fact many people can.
This show will guide you through the process of
filing a work accident compensation claim so that
you get maximum compensation as soon as
possible.
WORK ACCIDENT
COMPENSATION CLAIMS

2. WHEN CAN YOU CLAIM COMPENSATION?
• Work accident compensation claims can be made when
employees get hurt on their jobs because of the
negligence of their employers.
• If the incident at work has caused you to be injured
or afflicted by any ailment, such as sickness, or injury
to limbs and this has affected your lifestyle in some
way, you are probably entitled to compensation from
your accident and any monetary losses you've got
incurred as a result.

3. SHOULD YOU REPORT YOUR ACCIDENT, OR
PERHAPS EVEN MAKE A CLAIM FOR WORK
ACCIDENT COMPENSATION?
• Employees are allowed to file a work accident compensation claim if
they have been injured at their work place due to the negligence of the
employer. The accident should be reported in the Accident Report
book as soon as possible whist treatment for the injury should be
sought straight away. The time allowed for a work accident claim must
be inside three years of the accident.
• It is necessary to appreciate that when you make a work accident
claim, it is a step in the correct direction for you and your employer,
the claim gives the employer favourable circumstances to rectify any
safety concerns that may cause future losses.

4. • One thing to note about filing a work accident claim is that you are not
filing against your manager directly. You should not be dismissed
because of filing a claim. And it is illegal to dismiss an employee
simply because they have made an accident claim, so you have no
reason to be concerned about losing your employment.
• You may be able to settle your compensation claim outside of court,
however, if you don't it may be necessary to commence with formal
court proceedings. A thing to be observed is that, nearly all of the work
accident claims cases are decided out of court by both the parties. If
you have an accident and you find out at a later time that you
sustained an injury from that accident, you can still file a work accident
claim.

5. • The work accident claim provides compensation for lost salary,
physical suffering, and any later restrictions on employment due to the
injuries. Claims can be made for a wide range of factory accidents
where the employee's injuries could have been avoided by the
employer failing to take the necessary steps to make the working
environment as safe as possible.
• If your employer has ignored this duty of care, and their negligence
has caused injury, you may be able to make a work accident claim.
Statistics obtained in July this year show that slips trips and falls make
up 36%, the majority, of work accident claims in the UK.

6. HOW TO MAKE A WORK ACCIDENT
COMPENSATION CLAIM?
• If you have had an accident in work of any kind then you should
contact a company that specialises in work accident compensation
claims.
• The compensation amounts depend on the type of claim and type of
injury caused in the accident. Some claims companies will be
specialists in work accident claims, and will be able to handle your
claim on a no win no fee basis, meaning that if you are unsuccessful,
you will not have to pay anything at all.
• What should be kept in mind whilst claiming compensation is not the
fact that you are claiming against your employer but rather you are
asking a compensation for something that has harmed you and it is
unfair on the part of the employer for being negligent and no one else
is going to pay for this but them.

7. WHY CAN YOU MAKE A CLAIM FOR
COMPENSATION?
• If you are in an accident at work and are not at fault, you can file a
compensation claim with the courts. Work accident compensation is
the term used when a person claims for personal injury caused by the
fault of someone else in a place of work.
• You are entitled to the accident compensation if you are ever accident
at work due to the negligence of another.
• When injuries are serious enough as to cause permanent disability or
the inability to get back to work, you might be able to file for a more
extensive compensation claim. Although the compensation cannot
make up for such injuries it can certainly help to put you back on the
path to leading a higher quality of life in the future. A claims solicitor
can act swiftly on your behalf to obtain the maximum amount of
compensation possible.

8. WHO PAYS THE COMPENSATION?
• When a compensation claim is made, the insuring entity that protects
the individual who was responsible for the work accident will decide if
the claim will be accepted, as well as the amount to pay the injured
party for any healthcare charges.

9. WHAT IF IT GOES TO COURT?
• Work accident compensation claims are heard by a judge and not a
jury if they reach the courts, however sometimes the insurance
companies want to settle out of court by offering you a lump sum
payment that will cover all of your accident related incidences.
• However your accident happened, providing somebody else was at
fault, you should be entitled to make a compensation claim for your
injuries.

10. HOW LONG WILL YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM TAKE
TO SETTLE?
• The claim team handling your case understand that you want a
speedy settlement and at the same time getting the maximum amount
possible.
• The length of time taken to settle a claim will depend on the nature of
the injury sustained and the circumstances involved. However, the
team will be able to give you a much better idea once your claim is
underway.

11. HOW MUCH COMPENSATION WILL YOU GET?
• All our claims are handled by experienced compensation lawyers who
strive to get the maximum amount possible for your claim. They are
on your side and understand that you want the best possible outcome
for your circumstances.
• Aside from the obvious medical bills, there are other things that need
to be considered when working out your compensation claim,
including loss of income and other recurring expenses that your
disability might result in. Getting the right amount of compensation
depends on a number of factors. Knowing these and being guided
accordingly could help you get all the work accident compensation
that you need.
• You will be able to get a much better indication as to the value of your
claim once you submit your online form.

12. WILL YOU HAVE TO MEET WITH A SOLICITOR?
• Our personal injury claims are dealt with by a specialist team of
regulated UK compensation solicitors who are experienced in
understanding your needs and getting the compensation settlement
you deserve.
• Any contact is made using the telephone, email and post. There is
usually no need for you to ever visit a solicitor's office.

13. AND FINALLY HOW MUCH WILL ALL THIS COST
YOU?
• Absolutely nothing! All our personal injury claims are handled on
a No Win No Fee basis.
• What's more you will receive 100% of the compensation.