Office Accident Claims & Office Injury Compensation

Our specialist Office Accident Solicitors are here to help you claim office injury compensation.

We know how difficult it can be following an injury at work, and we have many years of experience assisting clients just like you to secure suitable recompense.

We are accredited by the Law Society for our work on Office Accident Claims, so if you've been hurt and are thinking about whether to claim compensation, then make us your first port of call.

We can help you in a variety of ways. Not only to help you secure the financial settlement you are entitled to as quickly and efficiently as possible but also, and where necessary, to put interim funding in place and access to the best private medical treatment to help you on the road to recovery.

Pursuing compensation for an office accident is not something that you have to do on your own, you need specialist advice. For expert advice about your accident claims contact PSR today by phone on 0800 020 9167 or use the enquiry form and we'll call you back.

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Office Accident Claims No Win No Fee

No charges, even if your Office Accident Claim is unsuccessful
No ATE Insurance to pay
Direct access to your own qualified solicitor
We don't pay referral fees... so you keep more of your compensation
Workplace Health & Safety Specialists

Office Accident Claims.

An office seems like a safe place to work, which is often why health and safety standards are not given the necessary attention.

Injuries from slips and trips are the most common form of accident at work.

In an office, this is often caused by people tripping over phone or PC wires, falling over rubbish that has been left on the floor or slipping on spillages.

Common types of accidents include:

cables from electrical equipment
faulty electrical equipment
objects left lying on the floor
damaged carpets
wet floors

For further information on the potential value of your Workplace Accident Compensation Claim, please take a look at our Personal Injury Calculator.

Claiming against your employer

Employer's Liability Insurance is a legal requirement for most companies in the UK. It’s a special type of insurance that pays compensation to employees who are injured in the workplace. In the event of an accident in the workplace it is usually the employer's insurance company who would pay compensation.

Your employer has a legal obligation to provide you with a clean and safe working environment, proper equipment and also to ensure that staff have been fully trained on all aspects of their job.

This includes being fully trained on health and safety at work. If they fail in their duty to look after you whilst you are working for them then they can be held to account by the law. No one should ever have to go to work and suffer an injury or death.

We understand that you may feel uncomfortable about making an office accident claim against your employer, particularly as you may have concerns over job safety. However, your employer cannot dismiss you if you are injured due to their negligence in the workplace and they must have insurance in place to cover them. They won’t have to pay you compensation themselves.

Our experienced solicitors can help you with a wide range of Office Injury Claims such as:

Electrical accidents as a result of the improper installation of electrical equipment including phones, lighting, leads, computers, printers etc
Slips, trips and falls caused by tripping hazards in walkways and slippery surfaces for example.
Accidents as a result of poor health and safety training
Injuries to fingers or hands due to dangerous office equipment such as shredders, photocopiers, guillotines, staplers or scissors
Back injuries from lifting heavy items
Repetitive strain injuries
Posture problems caused by poor workspace design, inadequate office furniture or inadequate training.

What to do after an office accident.

If the employer admits responsibility for the office accident, the chances of a successful claim are very high.

There are a number of things that can be done to help build a strong case:

keep a record of the events
take photos and/or video of the cause of the accident
record the incident in the accident log book
get the contact details of any witnesses
go to the Doctor so that your injuries are recorded in your medical history
if necessary, report the incident to the HSE or check the employer has done so

Will I still be able to claim for an office injury after the law changes in April 2020?

From April 2020, personal injury claims under £2,000 (£5,000 for road traffic accidents) will be heard in the small claims court. You will still be able to make a claim, but it is very unlikely that you would be able to engage a solicitor to represent you. There are plans for an official online system which would provide some assistance to those representing themselves, but there has been no progress with this as of January 2020.

If you are looking to claim office injury compensation and you want free legal advice from a fully qualified solicitor then please contact us now. Using one of our specialist solicitors ensures that you have a better chance of winning your claim and receiving all of the compensation and help that you are entitled to.

Office accident FAQs

In most cases, there is a limit of 3 years in which you can claim. The limitation date is not when the accident occurred, but when the person realised they had an injury arising from an accident at work.

However, there are some exceptions so it is always best to speak to a solicitor for advise on your specific situation.

There is no legal requirement for an employer to pay you if you cannot work, even if the absence is due to an innjury sustained at work. You However, you may be able to claim for a loss of earnings as part of your compensation package.

Talk to us about your Office Accident Claim.

As leading Work Accident Claims Solicitors in Wales and Personal Injury Solicitors Cheshire, we have offices in Colwyn Bay, Ellesmere Port, Rhyl, Shotton, Wrexham, Wallasey, and Chester. We are always available for anyone needing support and wanting to pursue a compensation claim following an accident or injury.

Established in 2009, we have become the solicitors of choice for serious personal injury claims and deliver a truly exceptional legal service within local communities. Our friendly team will immediately put you at your ease and will explain everything in a clear straight-forward way, keeping you informed at all stages, to help minimise your stress and concern.

If you have been injured at work, you can contact us today safe in the knowledge that one of our expert No Win No Fee Solicitors will take care of everything for you on a No Win No Fee basis allowing you to carry on with your life whilst we proceed with your legal case.

We regularly act for clients on Office Accident Injury Claims across North Wales, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Liverpool. As recognised expert Accidents at Work Solicitors, authorised and regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Authority we can support your needs wherever you live in Wales, England & Northern Ireland.

We will respond to any query within one hour of normal office hours, or the next working day if you contact us during the evening or at the weekend.

Your key contacts for work accidents

PSR Solicitors are recognised experts in work accident compensation claims in North Wales & Cheshire.

Richard Layfield LLB (Hons)

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

As an experienced personal injury and civil litigation Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex, serious injury claims.

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