Accidents At Work
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Have you had an accident at work? Our specialist accident at work solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve. The compensation will include damages for your injuries and any financial losses that are caused by your accident at work.
Free Initial Discussion
For no-obligation advice and information, call our specialist accident at work solicitors today on 01642 252 828 or use our contact form and we will call you back.
Why choose Macks Solicitors for your Accident at Work Claim?
With over 25 years of personal injury expertise, Macks Solicitors have substantial experience in securing the compensation employees deserve.
Working on a no-win, no-fee basis, our specialist accident at work solicitors will discuss your accident and explore how we will gather the evidence required to support your accident at work claim. We will conduct a thorough investigation and keep you fully updated every step of the way, including letting you know what you are entitled to.
Common Workplace Accidents
Employers owe their employees a duty of care. If you have had an accident at work because your employer failed in their duty of care you have a potential claim for workplace compensation. Common causes of employers not meeting their duty of care and paying compensation for workplace accidents include:
- Not conducting risk assessments
- Not following health and safety legislation
- Not making sure equipment and machinery is in safe working order and maintained
- Not providing employees with regular health and safety training, such as heavy lifting training
- Not reducing risks as much as reasonably possible, such as tripping hazards
- Not supplying sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE)
Common Workplace Injuries
The expert accident at work team has extensive experience in getting employees the compensation they deserve after sustaining injuries at work from:
- Accidents involving machinery and vehicles
- Accidents caused by the actions of an irresponsible work colleague
- Construction and building site accidents
- Defective equipment
- Exposure to toxic chemicals and substances
- Falls from heights
- Farm accidents
- Manual handling, lifting or carrying accidents
- Trips, slips and falls
- Unsafe working practices and procedures including dangerous machinery and defective and poorly maintained equipment
Our personal injury lawyers have the expertise to help you, whatever the nature of your injury. We have vast experience in securing compensation for accidents at work in the following work environments:
- Building sites
- Construction sites
- Customer premises, such as roofing and scaffolding firms
- Factories and warehouses, such as forklift operation accidents
- Farms
- Hospitals, such as heavy lifting injuries
- Industrial environments, such as power stations
- Offices and shops
- Work yards
Whatever the nature of your work and your accident, you can get in touch with our accident at work solicitors for a free consultation to discuss your claim.
Employment Concerns and Accidents at Work
Our expert personal injury solicitors work closely with our specialist employment lawyers to advise you on employment concerns relating to your accident at work, including:
- Employment rights after an accident at work
- Sick leave and absence from work
- Investigations into the cause of your accident at work
- Unfair treatment because of your accident
- Dismissal, redundancy and loss of employment due to your accident
Macks’ accident at work solicitors and employment lawyers have the knowledge and legal know-how to successfully pursue your accident at work claim and make sure your employment rights are protected.
How Macks Can Help
We will thoroughly explore your circumstances and determine the best course of action that is tailored to your specific needs.
We will also discuss the funding arrangement that best suits your situation and provide you with practical advice.
Contact Us Today
For more information about making an accident at work claim, you can call us on 01642 252 828; alternatively, complete our online contact form and one of our accident at work solicitors will be in touch.