Accidents at Work: Know Your Rights

Accidents at work can have a serious impact on your health, finances, and peace of mind. Whether the injury is minor or life-changing, employees have the right to expect a safe working environment. When employers fail to meet their legal duties, those affected may be entitled to compensation.

Under English law, employers must take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of their staff. This includes providing proper training, maintaining safe equipment, carrying out risk assessments, and ensuring that workplaces are free from unnecessary hazards. When these obligations are not met, workplace accidents can occur.

Common accidents at work include slips, trips and falls, injuries caused by faulty machinery, manual handling injuries, accidents involving vehicles or forklifts, and exposure to harmful substances. Such incidents can happen in a wide range of settings, from offices and construction sites to warehouses, factories and care environments.

If you have been injured at work, you may be able to make a claim even if you are still employed by the same employer. The law protects employees from being treated unfairly for pursuing a legitimate claim, and compensation is usually paid through an employer’s insurance, not directly by the business itself.

At our offices in Coventry and Leamington Spa, we regularly assist individuals who have suffered workplace injuries. We understand that making a claim can feel daunting, particularly when dealing with pain, recovery, or time off work. Our role is to provide clear advice, handle the legal process on your behalf, and help you secure compensation for your injury, loss of earnings, and any future care or treatment you may need.

If you have been injured at work and are unsure where you stand, seeking early legal advice can make all the difference.

Contact Lloyd Williams, Solicitor, on 024 7622 9582, 01926 422 101 or leamspa@fieldoverell.com. Appointments are available at our offices in Coventry and Leamington Spa.