Sustaining an injury can be a frustrating and at times stressful experience, particularly if your injury prevents you from attending work and you suffer a loss of income as a result. Following an accident, some individuals may have to change their occupation to accommodate the effect their injuries have had on their physical and mental wellbeing. Unfortunately, others are not able to return to work at all. In any case, it is important that you contact a ‘No Win No Fee’ solicitor to seek compensation for your injuries and loss of income should you have been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that 565,000 people suffered an injury whilst at work last year and a whopping ‘36.8 million working days were lost due to work related illness and workplace injury.’ These numbers represent a concerning 28% year on year increase of injured workers in the UK, where a subsequent loss of income greatly affected employees and their families.
Some industries had statistically significantly higher workplace injury rates compared to others on average, these included:
- Agriculture
- Forestry and Fishing
- Construction
- Accommodation and Food Service
- Wholesale and Retail Trade (including Motor Vehicle Repair)
Echoing previous years, accidents that were the leading cause of non-fatal workplace injuries (reported by employers) were:
- Slips, trips or falls on same level
- Handling, lifting or carrying
- Being struck by a moving object
- Acts of violence
- Falls from height
Unfortunately, these statistics show that there is still a great deal to be done towards workplace accident prevention across all industries. It is an employer’s responsibility to regularly evaluate their risk assessments and ensure they are consistent with current working environments. In turn, providing safe working conditions for their employees.
Your Local Personal Injury Solicitors
Accidents can happen anywhere at any time. Stonehewer Moss Solicitors endeavour to ensure injured workers receive the compensation they deserve. Just as importantly, We understand how difficult it can be to keep afloat financially following an accident, our solicitors will work hard to obtain for you an immediate payment for your loss of income and recover any additional out of pocket expenses.
As specialists in Personal Injury Law and experts in handling workplace accident claims, whatever the cause of your injury, Stonehewer Moss will fight for your rights as an employee. Our team of accredited solicitors operate on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis and are here to offer you independent, trusted advice and support you in obtaining the compensation you deserve.
What Is a No Win No Fee Agreement?
We handle the majority of cases on a No Win No Fee basis. Put simply, a No Win No Fee agreement means your solicitors will not charge you if you do not win your claim. There are no upfront payments and if your claim is not successful, you are not obligated to pay for the work your solicitor carried out for you.
The only circumstance in which you will need to pay your solicitor is if your claim is successful, this is referred to as a ‘success fee’. Success fees are legally capped at no more than 25%, meaning you retain the majority of your settlement. Your success fee will be deducted from the compensation awarded to you following a successful result.
If you wish to pursue a No Win No Fee accident claim, a 3 year limitation date will apply. Meaning you have 3 years to make a claim from the date of your accident or the date a doctor diagnosed your injuries. Although the limitation date for injury claims can vary for different reasons, so it is recommended that you speak with a solicitor as soon as possible if you have been injured in an accident and need professional advice.
For further information on No Win No Fee agreements, watch this short video to learn more.
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