No Contract? You Can Still Claim for a Workplace Accident | Claim Today
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Injured in a workplace accident but don’t have a contract? You still have legal rights. Claim Today helps temps, agency workers & migrants claim compensation.
Summary: Think you can’t make a workplace accident claim because you don’t have a written contract? That’s one of the biggest myths we hear. Whether you’re an agency worker, temp, freelancer or zero-hours staff you still have rights under UK law. Here’s how Claim Today helps workers like you claim what you’re owed safely, clearly, and successfully
Can I Claim for a Workplace Accident Without a Contract?
Yes. UK law protects all workers including those without formal employment contracts. You may still be entitled to compensation if someone else was negligent, even if you’re a temp, agency worker or freelancer.
At Claim Today, we’ve helped thousands of non-contracted workers across Birmingham, Leicester, London, and beyond get the support they deserve after a workplace accident.
Quick Answer Summary
- You don’t need a contract to claim for a workplace accident
- Legal protection covers both employees and workers
- Myths about “no contract = no rights” are false
- Temp, agency, and zero-hours workers are covered under health & safety law
- Our expert solicitors help clients across the UK especially migrant workers
- We’ve recovered £8.6M+ in compensation since 1999
- Free legal advice | No Win No Fee | Multilingual support
Legal Distinction: Employee vs Worker
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- An employee has a formal written employment contract.
- A worker may not have a contract but still provides services personally under direction.
Both are protected under UK health & safety law and have the right to claim compensation.
HSE Workplace Injury Statistics
Understanding how common these injuries are helps fight fear and silence:
- 604,000 non-fatal workplace injuries reported
- 138 workplace fatalities
- 31% of injuries due to slips, trips and falls
- 8% caused by falls from height
Many of these affect agency, migrant, or temporary staff the most at-risk and under-supported.
Case Studies: Claims Without a Contract
- Leicester – Agency Worker (Warehouse Injury)
An agency worker slipped on a wet floor. No written contract, minimal training, no PPE.
Result: £11,800 awarded after proving site negligence.
- Birmingham – Migrant Temp (Manual Handling Injury)
No written agreement. Hurt during heavy lifting with no equipment or supervision.
Result: £9,500 awarded under contributory negligence ruling.
What Rights Do You Have?
Even without a written contract, you are entitled to:
- A safe working environment
- Training, supervision, and risk assessments
- Proper PPE and equipment
- The right to claim if you’re injured due to employer/agency negligence
- Legal protection under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
How Compensation Works Without a Contract
You can typically claim for:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical bills or rehab
- Lost income (even if informal or agency-based)
- Transport costs
- Ongoing care or support
Our clients typically achieve 15% higher payouts than the national average based on cases we choose to represent.
Step-by-Step Process to Claim
- Get free legal advice – Call or WhatsApp us anytime
- We assess your case – Even without a contract
- We gather evidence – Medical records, site reports, witness statements
- We handle the legal process – You focus on recovery
- No Win No Fee – You pay nothing unless we win
Local Support That Understands You
Our team is trusted across regions with high temp and migrant workforces:
- Workplace accident solicitors Birmingham
- Punjabi speaking injury lawyers London
- Leicester accident claims for agency workers
- Manchester construction accident claims
- Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, Coventry all covered
We speak your language — including Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Polish, and more.
Why Claim Today?
- 95% settlement success (for accepted cases)
- 89% win rate overall
- £8.6M+ recovered
- 25+ years of experience
- Multilingual team
- No Win No Fee – nothing upfront
FAQs About Workplace Accidents Without a Contract
Can I claim if I was only working for a few days?
Yes. Duration doesn’t affect your right to a safe workplace.
I’m on a zero-hours contract. Am I protected?
Yes. You still count as a “worker” under UK law.
Can I claim if I didn’t report the injury right away?
Yes, though the sooner we act, the better your evidence will be.
Do you also help with road injuries during work?
Yes our car accident lawyer team helps delivery drivers, couriers, and field staff claim after road accidents.
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Final Word: No Contract? No Problem
You deserve safety and support no matter what your paperwork says. If you’ve suffered a workplace accident, we’re ready to help.
Whether you’re a temp, agency worker, or freelancer your voice matters, and your claim counts.
Contact Us Today:
📞 Freephone: 0800 29 800 29
📱 WhatsApp: +44 7399 324631
🌐 Website: www.claimtoday.com
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