Accidents at Work

Accidents at work can range from minor to serious injury caused in many different workplace settings, from industrial factories, warehouses, construction sites, military operations and training, to shops, care work and clinical settings.

Every employer has a responsibility to:

• provide a safe system of work
• ensure equipment is suitable and reliable
• remove risks to health
• train employees

When employers fail in their responsibilities to provide a safe place to work then preventable accidents occur and employees and workers get injured.

Why choose Thatcher + Hallam

Thatcher + Hallam prides itself on providing a client focussed service with empathy. We offer ‘no win, no fee’ funding for Personal Injury claims as standard and complete fee transparency with no hidden costs.

Unlike other law firms and case management companies, we provide freedom for you to take the time needed to get better without the restriction of internal timescales and targets.

Accredited Claimant Injury Lawyers you can trust

Our team are all APIL accredited, showing not only that they have the knowledge and proficiency to run a broad range of claims at all levels, complexities and values, but also that they are one of the few Personal Injury teams in the region to have a fully accredited injury team.

We pride ourselves on providing a service to our clients that leaves them free to focus on what is most important, getting better. This feeds into the excellent review rating we have on Review Solicitors. 

We work successfully to win the compensation you need to enhance your life after you have suffered an injury resulting from an accident at work. We work on minor injury matters right through to complex and catastrophic injuries involving regional pain syndrome, chronic pain, loss of limbs or amputation and head/brain injuries.

With us by your side, you will have the reassurance that your claim is being handled by our local personal injury team, who have great experience in dealing with and winning accident at work claims.

Can I make a claim if I think the work accident was my fault?

Many people who have accidents at work think it is just perhaps bad luck or poor judgement on their part that caused the accident. They may even think they are partly or fully to blame. Women especially are more likely not to claim for injuries caused by an accident at work, with approximately only 3% of claims being from female workplace injuries.

It is always best policy to take legal advice in these circumstances as in many cases employers are ultimately responsible for removing risks so that employees never feel they have to take them.

Thatcher + Hallam offers no obligation, no judgement free legal advice. 

Will I lose my job if I make a personal injury claim against my employer?

This concern frequently prevents employees who have been hurt whilst at work from making a claim. However, if you are in doubt as to whether you should claim the following points may help you make a decision:

• Your employer should have insurance to pay compensation to injured people.
• Whilst the claim for compensation is sent first to your employer, after that it will be dealt with by their insurance company and your solicitor. Afterwards your employer will have little (if any) involvement in the case.
• As an employee you have rights to prevent you from being treated unfairly or sacked. If your employer fires you because you have started or are contemplating making a personal injury claim, you may be able to claim for unfair dismissal.
• If you are sacked you may be able to claim loss of earnings in compensation for the accident.
• It is not inevitable that all of your colleagues or managers will find out about your claim. Personal injury claims are, and tend to remain, confidential.
• Ask yourself, would your employer make a claim if the roles were reversed?

Ready to talk to one of our team about your accident and injuries?

There are a number of ways to contact us to find out more. We offer a free 30 minute initial no obligation discussion about your accident, injures and the claims process, you can access this via our free legal advice surgery, telephone (01761 414646), email (enquiries@th-law.co.uk) or via our online form.