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Accident at Work Solicitors — Workplace Accident Lawyer

Injured at work? Our specialist accident at work solicitors and workplace accident lawyers can help you claim the compensation you deserve for your workplace injury.

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Serious workplace accidents can cause catastrophic, life-changing injuries

Serious workplace accidents can have devastating and long-lasting consequences. At PDA Law, we act for workers who have suffered serious injuries at work — including industrial accidents, falls from height, machinery incidents and construction site injuries. Our accident at work solicitors specialise in helping injured workers claim compensation for workplace injuries sustained through employer negligence.

We focus on complex, multi-track claims where the injury has had a significant and lasting impact on the worker's life and livelihood. Whether you need a workplace accident lawyer for a slip, trip or fall, a machinery accident, or a serious accident at work compensation claim, our team of experienced accident at work solicitors is here to help. We do not handle minor workplace injury claims.

As specialist workplace accident lawyers, we understand the physical, emotional and financial impact of being injured at work. We work on a no win no fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we successfully recover compensation for your workplace injury claim.

Types of Serious Workplace Accident

Our accident at work solicitors handle a wide range of workplace injuries and accidents. Whether you have suffered a risk of injury that has resulted in serious harm, or you have been injured at work in a manual handling accident, we have the expertise to help you pursue your accident at work claim.

Falls from height — scaffolding, ladders, roofs and elevated platforms (working at height claims)
Machinery and equipment accidents causing serious injury (machinery claims)
Construction site accidents and building site injuries
Industrial accidents in factories and manufacturing environments
Forklift and vehicle accidents in the workplace
Electrical accidents causing serious burns or injury
Trench collapses and excavation accidents
Manual handling injuries — lifting, carrying and repetitive strain (manual handling injury claims)
Slip, trip or fall claims in the workplace

Employer Duties & Your Rights

Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment and to reduce the risk of injury to their employees. Where that duty has been breached and serious injury has resulted, you may have a claim for compensation. If you have been injured at work due to employer negligence, our workplace accident lawyers can help you pursue an accident at work claim.

We advise on claims arising from breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, the Work at Height Regulations and other relevant legislation. Our accident at work solicitors have extensive experience in pursuing workplace injury claims against employers who have failed to provide adequate safety measures or training.

If you have suffered a workplace injury, it is important to act quickly. Time limits apply to accident at work claims, and evidence can be lost if not preserved promptly. Contact our workplace accident lawyer team today for a free, confidential assessment of your accident at work compensation claim.

Accident at Work Claims — What You Need to Know

If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to make an accident at work claim for compensation claims covering your pain, suffering and financial losses. Our workplace accident lawyers understand the complexities of workplace injury claims and can guide you through the process. Key things to know about your accident at work compensation:

Accident book: Your employer should record the accident in the workplace accident book within a specified timeframe. If this has not been done, we can still pursue your accident at work claim. The accident book is important evidence of your workplace injury.
Time limits: You generally have three years from the date of your injury at work to bring a claim. Acting promptly protects your position and ensures evidence is preserved. For serious injuries, it is crucial to contact a workplace accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Loss of earnings: Compensation claims for workplace injuries include loss of earnings — past and future — as well as care costs and rehabilitation. Our accident at work solicitors will calculate your full losses to ensure you receive fair compensation.
Trade union support: If you are a trade union member, your union may provide initial support. We work alongside union representatives and work solicitors where appropriate to ensure you receive the best representation.
Manual handling injury claims: Manual handling accidents are among the most common causes of workplace injury. We handle manual handling claims involving lifting, carrying and repetitive strain injuries. If you have suffered a manual handling accident, our accident at work solicitors can help.
Working at height claims: Falls from height remain a leading cause of serious workplace injury. We handle working at height claims for scaffolders, roofers, construction workers and others. If you have suffered a fall from height or other working at height injury, contact our workplace accident lawyer team.

Our work solicitors handle all types of workplace injury claims on a no win no fee basis. Whether you need a workplace accident lawyer for a slip, trip or fall, a machinery accident, or a serious accident at work compensation claim, we are here to help. We specialise in pursuing accident at work claims for injured workers across England and Wales.

Serious Injuries in Workplace Accidents

Workplace accidents can cause a wide range of serious injuries. The most common serious injuries we deal with include:

Brain injury compensation claims Spinal injury compensation claims Amputation injury claims Fatal accident claims for families

Understanding Workplace Injury Claims

When you are injured at work, the impact extends far beyond the immediate physical injury. A serious workplace injury can affect your ability to work, your earning capacity, and your quality of life. Our accident at work solicitors understand these challenges and are committed to helping you recover fair compensation.

An accident at work claim is a legal action against your employer (or their insurer) to recover compensation for losses resulting from your workplace injury. This includes compensation for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and any ongoing care needs. Our workplace accident lawyers will work to ensure you receive full compensation for all your losses.

The process of pursuing an accident at work claim can be complex. You will need to prove that your employer was negligent and that this negligence caused your workplace injury. Our experienced accident at work solicitors have the expertise to gather evidence, obtain expert reports, and negotiate with insurers to achieve the best possible outcome for your accident at work compensation claim.

We understand that every workplace injury is unique. Whether you have suffered a manual handling accident, a fall from height, a machinery injury, or any other type of workplace accident, our team of workplace accident lawyers will provide tailored advice and representation. We will help you understand your rights, the strength of your accident at work claim, and the likely compensation you may receive.

Reducing the Risk of Workplace Injury

While our accident at work solicitors focus on helping injured workers claim compensation, it is important to understand how employers can reduce the risk of injury in the workplace. Employers have a legal duty to reduce the risk of injury and to provide a safe working environment.

Common workplace hazards that can lead to injury at work include:

Inadequate training or supervision
Failure to provide appropriate safety equipment or personal protective equipment (PPE)
Poor workplace design or maintenance
Inadequate risk assessments
Failure to follow health and safety regulations
Pressure to work unsafely or beyond safe limits

If you have been injured at work due to any of these factors, you may have a strong accident at work claim. Our workplace accident lawyers can help you pursue compensation from your employer or their insurer. Contact us today for a free assessment of your accident at work compensation claim.

Judicial College Guidelines

What You May Be Entitled To

We understand that at this stage, understanding the potential value of your claim is important — both for peace of mind and for planning ahead. The figures below are general damages guidelines from the Judicial College Guidelines (16th Edition), the reference used by courts and insurers across England and Wales.

These figures cover pain, suffering and loss of amenity only. In serious injury cases, the total value of a claim is often substantially higher once special damages are included — past and future care costs, loss of earnings, rehabilitation, specialist equipment and home adaptations.

Every case is different. Jonathan Cloudsdale will give you a realistic, honest assessment of what your specific claim may be worth — at no cost and with no obligation.

Accidents at Work

Total deafness and loss of speech

£133,810 – £171,680

Complete hearing loss with loss of speech

Total deafness (both ears)

£110,750 – £133,810

Complete bilateral hearing loss

Total loss of hearing in one ear

£38,210 – £55,570

Complete unilateral hearing loss

Severe tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss

£36,260 – £55,570

Severe tinnitus combined with significant NIHL

Moderate tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss

£18,180 – £36,260

Moderate tinnitus with moderate NIHL

Mild tinnitus with some NIHL

£15,370 – £18,180

Mild tinnitus combined with some hearing loss

Slight tinnitus with slight NIHL

£8,890 – £15,370

Slight or occasional tinnitus with slight NIHL

Slight NIHL without tinnitus

Up to £8,560

Slight noise-induced hearing loss only

Serious hand injuries

£35,390 – £75,550

Significant loss of function or dexterity

Less serious hand injury

£17,640 – £35,390

Significant but less severe hand injury

Total blindness (both eyes)

Around £327,940

Complete loss of sight in both eyes

Total loss of one eye

£66,920 – £80,210

Complete loss of sight in one eye

Serious but incomplete loss of vision in one eye

£28,900 – £48,040

Significant but incomplete vision loss in one eye

Injury Type	Guideline Range	Notes
Total deafness and loss of speech	£133,810 – £171,680	Complete hearing loss with loss of speech
Total deafness (both ears)	£110,750 – £133,810	Complete bilateral hearing loss
Total loss of hearing in one ear	£38,210 – £55,570	Complete unilateral hearing loss
Severe tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss	£36,260 – £55,570	Severe tinnitus combined with significant NIHL
Moderate tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss	£18,180 – £36,260	Moderate tinnitus with moderate NIHL
Mild tinnitus with some NIHL	£15,370 – £18,180	Mild tinnitus combined with some hearing loss
Slight tinnitus with slight NIHL	£8,890 – £15,370	Slight or occasional tinnitus with slight NIHL
Slight NIHL without tinnitus	Up to £8,560	Slight noise-induced hearing loss only
Serious hand injuries	£35,390 – £75,550	Significant loss of function or dexterity
Less serious hand injury	£17,640 – £35,390	Significant but less severe hand injury
Total blindness (both eyes)	Around £327,940	Complete loss of sight in both eyes
Total loss of one eye	£66,920 – £80,210	Complete loss of sight in one eye
Serious but incomplete loss of vision in one eye	£28,900 – £48,040	Significant but incomplete vision loss in one eye

Your claim may be worth significantly more than the figures above.

Special damages — care costs, loss of earnings, rehabilitation, equipment and home adaptations — are calculated individually and often substantially exceed the general damages figure. Speak to Jonathan Cloudsdale for a realistic, confidential assessment.

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Source: Judicial College Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases, 16th Edition. Figures are for general damages only and are subject to judicial discretion. Correct as at publication date.

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What Our Clients Say

“A fall from scaffolding left me with a serious spinal injury and unable to return to my trade. Jonathan secured interim payments that funded my rehabilitation and ultimately a settlement that covered my future care and lost earnings.”

Brian C.

Serious fall from height — spinal injury, Cheshire

Testimonials reflect individual client experiences. Results may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case.