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Types of Workplace Injuries

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According to the Health and Safety Executive Labour Force Survey, in 2019/21, 693,000 people suffered injuries in the workplace. Tragically, according to RIDDOR, 142 people lost their lives as a result of workplace accidents in 2020/21.

While shocking, the statistics cannot convey the human cost of workplace accidents – the pain and suffering of the victim and the grief and anxiety of his or her family and friends. Dealing with a workplace accident is a roller-coaster ride, but one that you don’t have to face alone: expert advice - on medical, legal and financial issues - can help you cope with the practical consequences of an accident.

Workplace injury claims

If you or a loved one have been injured at work, our sympathetic injury lawyers can advise on whether you might be entitled to compensation. They will explain the process of making a claim, and advise you of the amount of compensation you may be entitled to. In general, this will depend on the type and severity of the injury you have suffered.

We hear from people who have suffered injuries in a vast range of workplaces and through very different circumstances. We act for workers who have suffered relatively minor injuries in slips and trips through to the most severe injuries, including amputations, catastrophic head and spinal injuries and, sadly, we also act for families whose loved ones have died in fatal work accidents.

What are the most common types of accidents in the workplace?

The HSE lists the different types of incident which cause non-fatal work injuries. In 2017/18 these were as follows (combined figures for 'specified' and 'over 7-day' injuries):

  • slips and trips – 21,730
  • manual handling injuries – 14.842
  • falling object accidents – 7,024
  • falls from height – 5,445
  • physical assault – 5,055
  • contact with moving machinery – 2,507
  • strike against fixed or stationary item – 2,400
  • struck by moving vehicle – 1,514
  • other kinds of accidents including fire, collapses and exposure to harmful substances – 10,545

Workplace Injury Claims

There is no exhaustive list of injuries that can be caused as a result of a workplace accident. It depends on the type of work you were doing, the place you were doing it in and the force with which the accident happened.

Many of the injuries suffered by workers are similar to those suffered by people in general day to day life, including:

But there are some injuries that are more likely to occur in the workplace. These include:

Contact Thompsons Today to Make Claim Following a Workplace Injury

If you have been involved in a workplace accident, even if you are unsure whether you would be able to claim compensation, contact our No Win No Fee lawyers today on 0800 0891331. We can investigate matters for you and advise you on your first step towards receiving compensation.

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Robert Cranston and his team were very helpful and providing me with clarity and support throughout the whole process. I wasn't sure at first on the process and was anxious as never been in a position like that before. Robert eased fears and was extremely helpful from beginning to end. Thank you

Matthew Weir
20 August 2024
5 / 5

Great guidance and support

Robert and his team have provided really great support and guidance over what has been an almost 5 year process. Having never been in this situation before I wouldn’t have known what to expect or what was reasonable but I have had support each step of the way. Should I have to go through something like this again I would hope to be allocated the same team. Thank you!

Penny Thompson
8 August 2024
5 / 5

Excellent service

I found the whole team of Joel Very helpful and pleasant helpled through my claim explaining everything clearly as we went along Will definitely recommend them to anyone

John turner
25 July 2024
5 / 5

Professional service

Michael handled what was a very complex and long drawn out case with the utmost care and professionalism. He worked tirelessly to negotiate a sizeable settlement and ensured I was kept up-to-date throughout the process plus explained all the legal jargon clearly. Michael was always very polite and kind whenever we spoke and answered all questions and queries with such care. Michael truly is an asset to Thompsons and I would thoroughly recommend him to others.

Rebecca
26 June 2024
5 / 5

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Robert help get me get a settlement for my injury at work, he did this in a very professional way and managed to get me the best settlement for my case.

Anonymous
18 May 2024
5 / 5

Robert Cranston and Team

Having been appointed Robert Cranston and Thompsons Solicitors through my union (Unite), I was pleased initially by his great manners and positive attitude to what I though would be a mundane and relatively small job for him. I really wasn't expecting much from the whole experience. I couldn't have been more wrong. Robert gave me sound advice on what to expect, what time frame could be involved, and how many outside agencies could eventually take part in my case. He advised me to go ahead with legal action when I was really unsure as to whether there was any point in pursuing anything. Robert and his team involved a doctor, an employment expert, a pensions expert and even a psychiatrist to work on my case. This all took time and between Robert, and his team, I was kept fully informed and reassured about how things were going. My case was eventually settled at the pre trial meeting and I was given very sound advice as everything progressed towards that point. Ken and then Leo came on side to assist and provide advice with my case in the later stages, and along with Kath, Lyn and Yvonne, all working in the background, everything ended well into the evening at pre trial. Robert was always there for me. Questions were dealt with as I thought of them and I was reassured every time we spoke that I was being very well advised and cared for. Now that it's over, and I have time to reflect, I cannot fault Thompsons Solicitors in any way. I've been looked after since day one. My outcome, having been left with an amputation after an incident at work on another site, has far exceeded anything I could have initially imagined. It will help me and my wife to get on with our lives, which will of course never be as they previously were. I can wholly recommend Thompsons to look after anyone in need of a solicitor. Thank you Robert and the whole team ( Leo, Ken, Kath, Lyn and Yvonne). You've changed our future in the most positive way. With kind regards and best wishes.. Alan

Alan
27 March 2024
5 / 5

Work accident clain

After an accident at work I was promoted by my Union to pursue a claim for compensation

Thomas Duncan
11 March 2024
5 / 5

Excellent Result

First of all I would like to thank Thompson’s for the sterling job they did for compensation in the fight against FDC after an accident at work in 2019. Especially Robert Cranston who kept me updated at every step. He also explained legal format that was beyond my comprehension. Robert succeeded in securing a comfortable financial gain which I am very grateful for.

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7 March 2024
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