Accidents at Work
Don’t suffer in silence if you’ve had an accident at work. You may have a legal right to compensation, provided it’s less than three years since you were injured.
Our experienced solicitors can help you make a claim against your employer for the compensation you deserve.
We make claiming as easy as possible
We make claiming compensation from your employer as easy as possible. We ask you a few simple questions and, in most cases, we can tell you within minutes whether or not your claim is likely to be successful and even how much compensation you’re likely to receive.
Once we decide to go ahead with your claim, we move quickly to bring you as rapid a resolution as possible. And with our no win, no fee promise, you don’t have to pay us a single penny unless we win.
Compensation amounts
Pay outs for accidents at work can be considerable. For example:
Total loss of wrist function - up to £48,400
Finger injury compensation - up to £29,700
Simple leg fracture - up to £7,370
Mild back injury - up to £6,380
Can I claim?
The list of accidents you can claim compensation for is endless. It includes accidents on construction sites, scaffolding, falling from ladders, mishaps at the office, laboratory or factory, while driving on the job and many more scenarios. You can also claim for an injury you receive due to another employee’s incompetence.
The important factor is that your employer must have failed to comply with health & safety standards or to train you or other workers effectively.
NB Employers are not always at fault. If you’re an employer who has been unfairly accused, we can help you too.
• Experienced solicitors
• Clear, sensitive communication
• No up-front fees
• Free initial consultation
• We take on cases others turn away
• Rapid resolution
• Guaranteed no win, no fee – you don’t pay a single penny unless we win
In your initial, free consultation, we will talk through your accident and give you an indication of how much compensation you may be able to claim.
What our clients say …
“I didn’t have to do much paperwork and I got a good cheque” “Very satisfied” PP
Information
Q. I've been injured at work. What should I do?
A. Contact Applebys at once via the form on the right or call us directly at 0800 169 1325.
Q: What happens when I contact you?
A: We'll ask you a few quick questions to determine the merit of your claim. Then we'll tell you how much compensation you could expect, how long the case may take to resolve, and what to do next.
Q: Will Applebys accept cases from anywhere in the UK?
A. Yes. We're based in Yorkshire but represent clients and work with specialists throughout the UK.
Q: How much must I pay to get started?
A. Nothing. All costs will be covered by Applebys.
Q: Will the case take much of my time?
A: No. Applebys handles all aspects of your claim from start to finish. We also provide you with written monthly status reports about the progress of your case.
Q: Must I go to court?
A: Probably not. Most of our cases are settled out of court with compensation packages fully agreeable to our clients.
Q: How much can I recover?
A; It depends on the severity of your injury. Please see here for compensation particulars.
Q: How long does it take to settle a case?
A: Work injury cases generally take 12 months to resolve. Complex cases may take longer.
Q: My injuries occurred more than three years ago. Can I still file a claim?
A: It may be possible, especially if extenuating circumstances were involved. Contact Applebys immediately with the details of your case.
Q: I haven't reported my injury or seen a doctor because I am only now showing symptoms of injury. Can I still file a claim?
A: Absolutely. Contact us now and we'll get your claim process started straight away.
Q: What if my employer has gone out of business?
A: It doesn't matter - you can still file a claim.
These jobs pose the highest risk for injury or death:
(1) Fishermen/women
(2) Merchant Mariners
(3) Timber Workers
(4) Ranch & Farm Workers
(5) Structural Iron & Steel Workers
(6) Movers, Truckers, Sanitation Workers, Recyclers & Garbage Collectors
(7) Roofing & Construction Workers
(8) Coal Miners
(9) Slaughterhouse Workers
(10) Power Line Installers
(11) Police Officers & Fire Fighters
(12) Oil & Gas Crews
(13) Cement Makers
(14) Wild Animal Handlers
(15) Millers
Accidents also can occur at the following outlets:
Tesco
Aldi
Morrisons
and other supermarkets
The life of a farmer can be hazardous. Lifting heavy loads, working with animals and working with dangerous machinery means that farms have historically had a poor health and safety record and where accidents do occur they can often be serious. In fact, up to one person a week has been known to die from farm related accidents!
A farm is a work place just like any other and if you have suffered an injury that was not your fault then you may be able to claim compensation, and usually on a No Win No Fee basis.
Types of Common Farm Accidents include:
• Manual handling of heavy loads leading to back problems, slipped discs or damage to muscles.
• Working at height accidents
• Machinery and vehicle accidents – tractors, fork lift trucks, harvesters, diggers, quad bikes etc
• Chemicals and hazardous substances
• Noise induced hearing loss cases
• Vibrating tools – leading to VWF (vibration white finger)
• Farmer’s Lung
• Slurry stores and silos
• Animal related injuries
• Death from a farm related accident
Why Choose Applebys
At Applebys Solicitors we have specialist experts in accidents at work who have perfected the claims process so that there's the minimum amount of inconvenience to you. We offer an end-to-end claims process that ensures that all aspects of your claim are taken care of. The primary goal of Applebys is to make the process of filing a claim as easy and painless as possible. At Applebys we will work hard for you to ensure there are no undue delays and that you receive all the compensation you deserve.
• Our solicitors are experts in medical related claims
• 100s of claims handled from all over the UK
• Talk directly with the solicitor assigned to your case
• We can get you help with rehabilitation
• Unlike others, we begin immediately to get a quick and fair settlement
Contact Us Now
You can get immediate help from our team of specialists who will be able to determine if you have a claim and guide you through all stages of making a claim. Don’t forget that in many cases we can act on a No Win No Fee basis ensuring you don’t pay a penny!