Accidents at Work Claims

If you have had an accident at work, tell us about your injury. We may be able to help you claim compensation for the injury, pain and medical treatment that you have had since the accident. Accidents at work claims do not have to be stressful – most are settled without court proceedings.

Lyons Solicitors has a reputation for clear legal guidance and empathetic personal support. As a local Bristol firm, we are focused on providing an exceptional service for our community. All claims are handled by experienced, qualified solicitors and you will have a single point of contact throughout your entire claim.

We have helped care workers, nurses, delivery drivers, construction site workers, catering staff, and office employees to win accidents at work compensation.

Our accidents at work solicitors in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym, and Chew Magna have secured millions of pounds in compensation for our clients, with particular expertise in handling risky cases that other firms are often unwilling to take on.

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Most claims for accidents at work we handle are funded on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis. This makes our service accessible for all while letting our clients avoid financial risk.

The team is headed by Partner Duncan Shaw who has acted for clients throughout England and Wales for over 20 years. We are happy to discuss your claim over the telephone or in- person and can arrange for out of hours or home visits where appropriate.

‘When I was working on a building site, I was hit by falling masonry. My pelvis was badly broken and I had a number of other injuries. I was awarded £85,000 in compensation.’

Speak to us about accidents at work claims in Bristol

We are able to offer a free first consultation to answer any questions you might have about the claims process and help to clarify your situation.

To book a free initial consultation about accidents at work compensation in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym or Chew Magna and the wider Bristol area, please get in touch today.

You can use the contact details for each office or, alternatively, fill in the enquiry form on the right- hand side of the page to request a call back.

Types of accidents at work compensation claims we can help you with

Our experts can assist with claiming for accidents at work in Bristol such as:

  • Slips, trips and falls at work
  • Back injuries at work
  • Workplace burn injuries
  • Defective PPE injuries
  • Forklift accidents
  • Vibration white finger
  • Industrial diseases
  • Farm accidents

To find out more about how we can help you with claiming for specific accidents at work in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym and Chew Magna, please get in touch.

Our accident at work claims fees

You can take advantage of No Win, No Fee accident at work claims funding when you work with us. This means you will not need to pay us anything upfront to start a claim, so long as you have insurance in place, which covers you against any risk. Our fees will only be applied if and when we secure accidents at work compensation for you.

If your claim does not result in compensation, you will not have to pay us any fees. This removes the element of financial risk from making an accident at work claim.

Accidents at work FAQs

Do you get paid for an accident at work?

You will be owed compensation for an accident at work if you were injured and it can be proved that your employer was wholly or partly responsible for your accident.

As your employer has a duty to protect your health and safety, they may be held responsible even if a third party, such as another employee or member of the public, caused your accident.

If you need to take time off due to your injuries, what you will get paid during this period will depend on the terms of your employment contract. You may be entitled to contractual sick pay or you might need to claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

What can I claim for after an accident at work?

How much compensation you can claim for a workplace accident will depend on the situation. Typically, you will be able to claim compensation for issues including:

  • Lost income
  • Medical and care costs
  • Any specialist equipment or home adaptations you require
  • Your pain and suffering
  • Loss of amenity (which means no longer being able to carry out activities you could before your accident)

You will be able to claim both for the impact of your accident so far as well as the expected future impact e.g. if you will be unable to return to work or will need ongoing care support.

Our work accident solicitors will be happy to advise on how your claim will be valued and how much compensation you might be able to claim.

How long does an accident at work claim take?

There is no set time limit for accident at work claims, but they are typically resolved in around 12-36 months depending on the circumstances.

Your claim will generally be resolved faster if it is possible to negotiate a settlement with your employer (or their insurers). If you need to take your claim to court, then it can take longer as you will need to wait for a hearing date.

How long after an accident at work can you claim compensation?

Normally, you will need to make a claim for accident at work compensation within three years of realising that you were injured and that someone else may have been at fault.

There are longer time limits that may apply in some circumstances, e.g. if you need to claim for someone who died in a workplace accident or who does not have the mental capacity to bring a claim themselves.

Our team will be happy to advise you on the time limits for workplace accident claims, so please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Why is it important to report accidents at work?

Reporting an accident at work can help to make a workplace safer for all employees and anyone else who spends time there. Your employer cannot legally penalise you for raising safety concerns.

As well as reporting an accident at work to your employer, you may also want to consider making a report to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE is the government body responsible for workplace safety. They can investigate, order an employer to make improvements and issue penalties for failings in workplace safety.

Speak to us about accidents at work compensation in Bristol

We are able to offer a free first consultation to answer any questions you might have about the claims process and help to clarify your situation.

To book a free initial consultation about accidents at work claims in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym or Chew Magna and the wider Bristol area, please get in touch today.

You can use the contact details for each office or, alternatively, fill in the enquiry form on the right- hand side of the page to request a call back.