Serious workplace accidents can have devastating, life-changing consequences. Injuries sustained at work may result in permanent disability, long-term loss of earnings, and the need for ongoing medical care and rehabilitation. Where an employer has failed in their legal duty to protect employees, a high-value employers’ liability claim may arise.
At Harris Fowler, we specialise in serious and catastrophic workplace injury claims, securing substantial compensation to support long-term recovery, rehabilitation, and future care needs.
What Is a Serious Employers’ Liability Claim?
A serious employers’ liability claim arises when an employee sustains a severe or life-changing injury due to employer negligence. Employers are legally required to maintain safe working environments and hold employers’ liability insurance, meaning compensation is typically paid by insurers.
These claims often involve:
- Permanent physical disability
- Neurological or cognitive impairment
- Long-term inability to return to work
- Significant future care and rehabilitation costs
Because of their complexity and value, serious injury claims require specialist legal expertise.
Workplace Injury Claim Types
Falls From Height and Construction Accidents
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of fatal and catastrophic workplace injuries, particularly in construction, maintenance, and industrial settings.
These claims often involve:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Multiple fractures and orthopaedic trauma
Employers may be liable where there is inadequate scaffolding, unsafe ladders, lack of fall protection, or poor site supervision.
Machinery and Industrial Equipment Injuries
Accidents involving heavy machinery can result in severe, irreversible injuries, including:
- Crush injuries
- Amputations
- Severe hand and limb trauma
High-value claims commonly arise where employers fail to properly maintain machinery, provide guarding, or deliver adequate training.
Serious Manual Handling and Musculoskeletal Injuries
While some manual handling injuries are minor, others can result in permanent spinal damage or chronic pain conditions that prevent a return to physical work.
High-value claims may involve:
- Severe back injuries
- Disc herniation and nerve damage
- Long-term mobility impairment
These claims often arise from repeated heavy lifting without adequate risk assessments or mechanical aids.
Workplace Head and Brain Injury Claims
Head injuries sustained at work can have profound and lasting consequences. High-value employers’ liability claims often involve:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Cognitive and behavioural changes
- Loss of independence and earning capacity
These injuries may result from falling objects, slips and falls, or machinery accidents, and frequently require lifelong support.
Exposure to Hazardous Substances and Industrial Disease
Serious employers’ liability claims also arise from long-term exposure to hazardous substances, leading to life-changing conditions.
Examples include:
- Asbestos-related illnesses
- Occupational lung disease
- Chemical burns and toxic exposure
These cases are often high-value due to delayed diagnosis, long-term care needs, and reduced life expectancy.
Psychological Injury Following Serious Workplace Trauma
In addition to physical injuries, serious workplace accidents can result in significant psychological harm.
High-value claims may involve:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Severe anxiety or depression
- Psychological injury linked to catastrophic accidents
Employers may be liable where they fail to provide appropriate support following traumatic incidents.
Compensation in Serious Employers’ Liability Claims
Compensation in high-value workplace injury claims is designed to reflect both immediate and future losses. This may include:
- Pain, suffering, and loss of amenity
- Past and future loss of earnings
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation
- Specialist equipment and mobility aids
- Long-term care and support
- Home adaptations and accommodation needs
In serious cases, compensation can be substantial, reflecting lifetime needs.
Early Rehabilitation and Interim Payments
In many serious employers’ liability claims, it is possible to obtain interim payments before the case concludes.
These payments can fund:
- Private medical treatment
- Specialist rehabilitation
- Mobility aids and adaptive equipment
- Case management services
At Harris Fowler, we prioritise early rehabilitation to improve long-term outcomes.
Why Choose Harris Fowler for Serious Workplace Injury Claims?
Serious employers’ liability claims demand specialist knowledge and a long-term strategy. At Harris Fowler, we offer:
- Proven experience in high-value and catastrophic injury claims
- A rehabilitation-focused approach
- Strong relationships with medical and rehabilitation experts
- Strategic planning for future care and financial security
- Compassionate, client-centred representation
Our aim is to secure compensation that supports recovery, independence, and dignity for the future.
Speak to Harris Fowler About a Serious Workplace Injury Claim
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious or life-changing injury at work, you may be entitled to significant compensation through an employers’ liability claim.
Harris Fowler provides expert legal advice on serious workplace injury claims and will guide you through every stage of the process with clarity and care.
Contact our team today for confidential advice on 0800 213 214
