Personal Injury and Accident Services

Workplaces, whether factories, warehouses, construction sites, or offices, can be dangerous. Despite the UK's strong workplace health and safety record, accidents can have disastrous consequences. Regulations governing workplaces are generally sensible and effective when followed. Employers bear the responsibility to ensure workplace safety. Universal rules cover issues like slippery floors, tripping hazards, safe lifting, machine usage, and risk assessments. Specific industries and tasks have tailored safety measures, such as construction, working at heights, working with electricity, and dealing with hazardous substances.

Serious accidents can result in severe injuries. It's crucial to secure the right legal support, not only for immediate needs but also for the long term. Beyond financial compensation, the primary aim is to facilitate the best possible recovery. In cases of serious injury, collaborating with the defendant's insurers is vital for funding early medical treatment and rehabilitation. Compensation plays a crucial role in alleviating the financial impact, covering lost earnings, pension losses, and the costs of necessary care and support. It may even involve providing more suitable accommodation. The key principle is to address all changes caused by the injury and restore the injured person and their family to their pre-accident state.

Injuries from deliberate assaults are often severe and frightening. Criminal injuries compensation differs from other claims because defendants are typically uninsured. Instead, most cases are directed to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), a government agency compensating victims of violent crimes. CICA payouts are generally lower than regular personal injury claims, and eligibility criteria apply. Claims can also be made against insured defendants, such as security staff injuring the public or employee-on-employee incidents.