Accident at Work Solicitors in Leeds

Your employer has a duty to keep you safe at work. If you’ve been injured, you could be entitled to compensation.

We work with experienced accident at work solicitors in Leeds who can support you on a No Win No Fee basis. This means there’ll be nothing to pay upfront and no legal fees if your case is successful.

Our local solicitors can help with cases involving:

Slips and trips

Slips, trips and falls made up 31% of non-fatal workplace injuries in 2023/24, making it the leading cause of work-related accidents.

These kinds of accidents can happen when:

• Flooring isn’t maintained properly

• Spillages aren’t cleaned up straight away

• Poor lighting causes a lack of visibility

• Steps or kerbs aren’t properly marked with signage

• Loose wires and cables are left out on the floor

It’s your employer’s duty to identify potential trip hazards and address them promptly. If they don’t, you could have grounds for a claim if you’re injured.

Manual handling injuries

Accidents involving manual handling, lifting and carrying accounted for 17% of non-fatal injuries reported to the Health and Safety Executive in 2023/24.

You may be able to make a claim after suffering a manual handling injury if:

• Your employer didn’t provide the correct training

• You needed equipment to move a heavy load but weren’t provided with it

• There was an obstruction in your way that should have been moved

If you think you could have a manual handling injury claim, get in touch with our team for a free initial consultation.

Falls from height

Falling from a height is the most common reason for workplace deaths, with 50 fatal injuries reported in 2023/24. They also account for 8% of non-fatal workplace injuries.

When working from a height is required, your employer should:

• Provide you with PPE

• Make sure all equipment is in good condition

• Carry out the relevant risk assessments

• Give all employees suitable training

• Ensure obstacles are removed

If your employer didn’t do any of the above and you’ve been injured, our local solicitors in Leeds could help you claim compensation.

To find out more about how our local accident at work solicitors could help you, get in touch with us today.

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