Temp Worker Accident Claims – Your Legal Rights Explained | Claim Today
Description: Injured as a temp worker? Discover your full rights, claim process, and expert legal help. Serving Birmingham, Leicester, London & beyond.
Summary : If you’re a temp worker injured on the job, you may have more legal protection than you realize and the right to claim compensation from both your agency and the company where the accident happened
Quick Answer Summary
- Temp workers are legally protected under both agency and host employer duties.
- You can claim if the injury was due to poor safety, faulty equipment, or lack of training.
- Common accidents include slips, trips, falls, manual handling and machinery incidents.
- Claims can be made against the workplace, the agency, or both depending on the situation.
- Free legal support available. Claim Today typically achieves 95% settlement success rate on accepted cases.
Understanding Your Double Protection as a Temp Worker
Temp workers (also known as agency workers) are employed by a recruitment agency but work on-site for a host employer. This unique setup means both parties have legal duties to keep you safe.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974:
- Your agency must ensure you are placed in a safe environment with adequate training.
- The host company must treat you like a regular worker regarding health and safety.
- If either fails in their duty and you’re injured, they may both be held responsible.
Definition: Temp Worker
A worker hired through an agency, working on temporary assignments for other employers. Legally entitled to workplace protections after just 12 weeks.
Common Temp Worker Accident Scenarios
According to the latest HSE statistics (2023/24):
- 604,000 workplace injuries were reported in the UK.
- 31% were due to slips, trips or falls.
- 8% were from falls from height.
- 138 fatalities occurred in workplaces.
Temp workers are often at risk in environments like construction, warehousing, retail and manufacturing especially where training is rushed or safety corners are cut.
Real Scenarios Include:
- A temp injured by a faulty forklift in a Leicester warehouse.
- A Birmingham cleaner slipped on an unmarked wet floor in a care home.
- A factory temp in Manchester cut their hand due to a missing safety guard on machinery.
Can You Claim Compensation as a Temp Worker?
Yes. If you’ve been injured at work and someone else was at fault, you have the right to make a claim even if you’re not a permanent employee.
You may be able to claim against:
- The agency, for failing to ensure proper training or risk assessment.
- The host employer, for unsafe work environments or inadequate supervision.
- Both, in some cases. A solicitor can help identify who is liable.
Time Limit: You generally have 3 years from the date of the accident to make a claim. But don’t delay evidence is strongest when fresh.
Step-by-Step: How to Start Your Temp Worker Claim
- Record the Accident – Log it in the accident book, take photos, and get witness details.
- Seek Medical Attention – Always visit a GP or hospital. Medical reports are vital.
- Contact Claim Today – Speak to a solicitor experienced in temp worker claims.
- We Investigate – We’ll identify who’s legally responsible and gather evidence.
- No Win No Fee Claim Begins – No upfront cost. You only pay if we win.
Typically, Claim Today achieves:
- 95% settlement success rate
- 89% win rate for accepted cases
- £8.6M+ recovered in compensation
- 15% higher payouts than the industry average
Local Support for Temp Workers
Claim Today has supported temp and agency workers since 1999 across:
- Birmingham – Punjabi and Urdu-speaking legal teams available.
- London – Construction and retail accident specialists.
- Leicester & Manchester – Support for manufacturing, logistics and care sector claims.
- Bradford, Coventry & Sheffield – Helping underrepresented workers access justice.
Why Temp Workers Shouldn’t Wait
Many agency workers worry they can’t claim because they’re not “staff” or fear losing future work. The law protects you. And a successful claim can:
- Replace lost wages
- Cover medical expenses
- Compensate for pain and suffering
- Encourage better safety for others like you
FAQs: Temp Worker Accident Claims
Can a temp worker claim if they were only on the job a few days?
Yes. Your rights start from day one. You don’t need to be permanent staff to claim.
Is the agency or host company responsible?
It depends on the cause of the accident. Sometimes it’s both. A solicitor will investigate.
Do I need to pay anything upfront?
No. We offer a No Win No Fee agreement, so you pay nothing unless your case wins.
How long does the process take?
Most claims settle in 6–12 months. Complex cases can take longer.
What To Do Next
If you’re a temp worker and have been injured at work:
We’re here for you multilingual, local, and with over 25 years of proven success helping injured workers across England and Wales.
Contact Us Today:
📞 Freephone: 0800 29 800 29
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