Our expert lawyers will deal with insurance providers on your behalf. We will need details of any insurance agreements you have so that we can contact them directly.

You should try to collect as much evidence as possible including photographs, witness statements and receipts of any expenses. Keep a diary of your injuries and make sure the accident is recorded in the workplace’s incident book.

Your employer will be covered by Employer’s Insurance, which means that our no win no fee solicitors will negotiate directly with insurers, rather than members of staff. Offers are always subject to negotiation, so don’t be afraid to ask.

Once you have decided to pursue a claim, there is no obligation to inform your employer of your intentions.

Normally, the first time your employer will be aware of a claim is when they receive our initial Claim Notification Form/Letter of Claim in the post or when they are informed by their insurers. Most of our clients will continue working while investigations are carried out throughout the claims process.

The Limitation Act 1980 governs accidents in England and Wales. The time limit for bringing a claim in personal injury is 3 years from the date on which the cause of action occurred.

However, if you have had an accident at work more than 3 years ago you still may be able to successfully bring a claim for personal injury, depending on when you discovered your injuries.