Accident at Work Solicitors in Liverpool

Accidents happen but if yours was caused by the negligence of your employer and happened in the last three years, you could claim compensation.

Workplace accidents in Liverpool

Liverpool is a hotspot for work injuries. First4Lawyers reviewed the claims we've helped people make over the past 10 years. We found that Liverpool ranked 10th on our list of places with the most workplace accidents.

Over that decade, we helped 317 people in the city who were hurt at work. The most common injuries were to the back, feet and hands.

In the North West, only Manchester saw more injuries – 557.

How to claim

You could be able to claim compensation if you were injured in the last three years and it was because of someone’s negligence. This could be because:

• You or your colleagues weren’t given the appropriate training

• You raised safety issues that weren’t dealt with

• Machinery or equipment wasn’t maintained

• Risk assessments weren’t properly carried out

• PPE wasn’t provided

• Previous negligence by colleagues or managers wasn’t addressed

That's just a few examples. If you think you have a workplace injury claim, get in touch to find out if we can help.

If we think you could have a claim, we’ll match you to one of our expert solicitors based on your situation. They'll do the work to get you the compensation you deserve.

They'll work on a No Win No Fee basis, which means you don’t have to worry about finding the money to pay upfront. And you won’t have to pay anything if your claim is not successful.

Compensation for an accident at work 

The amount you’ll receive will depend on your situation. You'll receive more compensation for a more severe injury. The amounts will be based on national guidelines. You can see examples of what this might be in our compensation calculator. 

But you’re also entitled to additional compensation. This covers any loss to your finances caused by the accident. It can include any lost wages if you’ve had to take time off to recover. 

Your solicitor will be able to give you an idea of what you could be entitled to. 

Whatever industry you work in and however you’ve been injured, you could make a claim. 

Being sacked after making a work accident claim 

We know that many workers could feel worried about claiming against their employer. The thought of being disciplined or even sacked is daunting. 

But you do have legal protections. Your employer can’t fire you for making an accident at work claim. If they do, you could take action against them for an unfair dismissal. 

Another thing to remember is that employers are required to have insurance for situations like this. That means you won’t be affecting their finances – their insurer will pay your compensation. 

To find out more about making a work accident claim, just give us a call or start your claim online. We're here to talk you through it for free and with no obligation to go ahead.