Accident At Work Claims in Edinburgh

Find Out More About How To Claim Compensation

Accident at work claims in Edinburgh may include falls from height on a construction site to repetitive strain in an office setting. Even if there is a well-regulated environment regarding health and safety protocols, accidents can still happen.

Employers are legally required to provide a safe workplace, so if you’ve been injured at work due to employer negligence or unsafe conditions, you may be entitled to file a claim.

Contact our friendly team today on 0330 818 0348 for a free, no-obligation chat about your injury or illness. We work with Scottish solicitors who are highly experienced in work injury claims.

Edinburgh has a mix of traditional office jobs, hospitality roles and construction projects, so accidents at work are diverse. In fact, workplace injury compensation claims are one of the leading types of claims as they cover such a wide range of possible injuries.

What is an Accident at Work?

An accident at work refers to any incident that occurs during the course of your employment which results in injury or illness. This can include:

• Slips, trips, and falls
• Injuries caused by faulty equipment
• Exposure to harmful substances
• Manual handling injuries
• Falls from height
• Machinery-related accidents
• Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
• Work-related stress or psychological injuries

So, if you have been injured and it wasn’t your fault, you may want to find out more on negligence and compensation.

What is Negligence?

Accidents can happen at any place, at any time. However, many could be prevented and occur because of negligence when it comes to workplace health and safety.

If you have been injured at work in an incident and suspect that came about due to your employer neglecting their duty of care, you may be entitled to compensation.

To do this you will need to be able to show that:

1. You suffered an injury at work
2. The accident occurred due to your employer’s negligence
3. This negligence directly caused your injury

What is Employer Negligence?

Employer negligence may include :

• An unsafe work environment
• Improper training
• Faulty machinery
• Ignoring health and safety protocols

As injury at work claims can be complex, it’s advisable that you seek legal advice from our team as early as possible.

Will Claiming Compensation Put My Job At Risk?

This is a common concern among employees who worry about seeking compensation from their employer. It’s important to know that most employers are insured for such claims. Therefore, you are claiming against the company’s insurance, rather than the employer.

Compensation

The amount of compensation varies on different factors. These include the severity and type of injury, future care and rehabilitation, medical expenses and lost earnings.

Generally, you have three years from the date of the accident in which to file your claim, or from the date on which you became aware of your injury. There are exceptions for minors under 18 years old or those lacking mental capacity.

No Win No Fee Claims

We partner with solicitors in Edinburgh who offer “No Win, No Fee” arrangements. This means you don’t pay any legal fees unless your case is successful. It’s a risk-free way to pursue your claim without financial stress.

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Start Your Claim

We deal with a wide range of workplace injury claims across Scotland. Please do not hesitate to contact us for advice on filing your claim for compensation.

Jefferies Claims can guide you through this process. We work with highly experienced Scottish lawyers in this field who operate on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis. This means you won’t pay unless you win your case.  

We will give you the support and understanding you need for your recovery. Call us now at 0330 818 0038 or visit Jefferies Claims Contact Us Page for a free, no obligation consultation.