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What is a Work Accident claim?

Any accident that you suffer while at work carrying out your duties can result in a work accident claim, and you could be entitled to compensation. Work accidents can often be caused by:

Manual handling
Defective or damaged equipment
Failure to provide correct personal protective equipment
Slips and Trips on defective surfaces
Falling from heights
Exposure to harmful and dangerous substances (including asbestos and chemicals)
Vibration induced injuries
Repetitive strain injury
Stress at work

While you are in your place of work your employer has a duty of care to ensure that you are provided a safe place to work. They also have to comply with health and safety law. They are also required to have proper insurances in place to cover your work accidents.

What is Health and Safety Law?

Employers must…

Carry out a risk assessment
Explain how risks will be controlled
Work with you and any health and safety representative in protecting everyone from harm in the work place
Provide you health and safety training
Provide you with the equipment and protective clothing you need
Provide washing facilities, drinking water and toilets
Provide first aid facilities
Report injuries, diseases and dangerous incidents
Have insurance in case you get hurt or become ill at work
Work with any other employers or contractors sharing the workplace

Do I have a Work Accident claim?

If your employer does not comply with the Health and Safety Law and you have suffered an injury you may be entitled to compensation as your employer is legally required to have sufficient insurance to cover your accident. In the UK there is a time limit, all accident at work claims should be started within 3 years of the accident. However there are some exceptions to this and so please contact us as soon as possible.

Who is Harris Fowler?

Established in 1994, Harris Fowler is a firm of Solicitors who specialise in personal injury claims. We have an outstanding success rate, getting clients the compensation that they deserve. Our friendly and approachable team will listen to you and take over the legal process and work for you on a No Win No Fee basis, with no hidden extras.

96.96% Success Rate*

At Harris Fowler, we have an extremely high success rate of 96.96%. How do we do it? By giving every client’s case the full attention it deserves. From day one, we put in the time and effort to prepare, making your case the very best it can be. And it works.

No Win No Fee, With No Hidden Extras

After an injury, it can feel like your life has been turned upside down. It’s stressful. But your personal injury claim shouldn’t be. At Harris Fowler, when we say ‘no win no fee’ we mean it – no hidden extras, no unexpected charges, no asking for money as the case progresses. You focus on getting better; we will deal with the rest.

Trustworthy, Friendly and Approachable

We truly care about people’s lives. We’re here for you every step of the way; explaining the process, unravelling complicated legal language, listening, and making your claim the strongest it can be. Many clients tell us it’s our friendliness that makes us different. That’s the Harris Fowler way.

How long do I have to make a claim?

Usually you have 3 years from the date of the injury in which to make a claim. However, there are exceptions; in some circumstances this may be more and in other circumstances, this may be less. We advise that you get in touch as soon as you are able following your injury.

Why should I choose Harris Fowler?

Just like seeing a specialist in Hospital, it makes sense to choose a specialist firm of solicitors. And at Harris Fowler our specialism is personal injury. Our years of experience have given us a level of expertise that you simply can’t normally find at a more general solicitors firm.

“Looked after me like a lioness would look after her favourite cub! Excellent service from beginning to end”