Accidents & Injury at Work

Experts in Accidents & Injury at Work

The HSE has stated that are 150,000 non-fatal injuries being reported each year whilst, sadly, 200 people lost their lives due to an accident or injury at work.  In addition it is estimated that 2 million people suffer from ill health caused or exacerbated by accidents and injury at work.  Whilst some of these injuries are minor, some have more serious consequences such as time off work, financial and emotional strain or even permanent disability.

Compensation can go a long way to ease the burden that an accident and injury at work has caused and choosing the right solicitor for your case is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make.  We have a national reputation for dealing with these types of claims, and have worked on many landmark accident and injury at work cases.

Claiming compensation for an accident and injury at work

There are many types of accident and injury suffered at work that you may be able to claim compensation for.  Below are just a selection of the ones our dedicated team of occupational injury solicitors will be able to help with:

Colin White: £500,000 Compensation

Colin White was awarded more than £500,000 in compensation after an accident at workhttp://www.rjw.co.uk/legal-services/accidents-injury/accidents-injury-at-work/ left him temporarily paralysed and meaning he will never work again.

Colin White, a 53-year-old father of two from Altrincham in Cheshire, was working as a driver and porter for national furniture distributors Home and Retail Deliveries when his accident occurred.

Please view our press release for more information about the accident.

This case was covered in detail by The York Press.

Contact us about your accident and injury at work

Please call 0800 916 9046, email enquiries@rjw.co.uk or use the short accident and illness at work online enquiry form.

Our dedicated workplace accident and injury solicitors in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Cardiff and Edinburgh can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK. 

We also offer a free initial consultation to evaluate the circumstances of your workplace accident and help you understand whether or not you have a case.

 

Asbestos/Mesothelioma Claims

Our Occupational Disease Group are recognised experts in helping people with Asbestos related diseases such as Mesothelioma to get the compensation they deserve

  • Accidents/injuries at work
  • Clinical/medical negligence
  • Disease/poisoning
  • Overseas/travel claims
  • Public liability injuries
  • Road injuries
  • Sport injuries

Construction & Building Site Accidents

If you have had an accident on a building site or been injured whilst working in the construction business, our specially trained solicitors will be able to help you.

  • Accidents/injuries at work
  • Clinical/medical negligence
  • Disease/poisoning
  • Overseas/travel claims
  • Public liability injuries
  • Road injuries
  • Sport injuries

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

If you have been diagnosed with Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome or Vibration White Finger as a result of your job speak to one our our personal injury solicitors today.

  • Birth Injuries to Babies
  • Birth Injuries to Mothers
  • Drug & Medication Errors
  • GP Negligence
  • Hip & Knee Surgery
  • Inquest & Fatal Accidents
  • Negligent Surgical Treatment
  • Keyhole Surgery
  • Patient Abuse
  • Pressure Sores

Health & Safety

If you have been injured at work speak to our expert personal injury team about whether you can bring an Employers Liabilty case under Health & Safety regulations.

  • Accidents/injuries at work
  • Clinical/medical negligence
  • Disease/poisoning
  • Overseas/travel claims
  • Public liability injuries
  • Road injuries
  • Sport injuries

Industrial Deafness

If your hearing has been damaged by noise at work our personal injury team will be able to offer help and advice.

  • Accidents/injuries at work
  • Clinical/medical negligence
  • Disease/poisoning
  • Overseas/travel claims
  • Public liability injuries
  • Road injuries
  • Sport injuries

Industrial Disease

Thousands of people each year suffer illness, injury or a medical condition as a result of their work. We have been at the forefront of work-related disease litigation for over 80 years.

  • Accidents/injuries at work
  • Clinical/medical negligence
  • Disease/poisoning
  • Overseas/travel claims
  • Public liability injuries
  • Road injuries
  • Sport injuries

Contact our Personal Injury Specialists

Call our freephone number 0800 916 9046

Email us directly

enquiries@rjw.co.uk

Or use our short online enquiry form

What people say about us

The firm is recognised as one of the UK's leading accident and injury firms, handling every type of compensation claim, from road traffic accidents to asbestos cancer cases.   Client Service: "I always got updated on developments. I felt like I was included – I was given plenty of information when I became a client and I knew where I stood."

 

Chambers and Partners, 2011, 2009

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