Accident at Work Compensation Claims

According to figures from the Health and Safety Executive, around 6 million working days are lost due to workplace injuries each year. In the year 2006/07, there were 274,000 reportable injuries, according to the LFS (Labour Force Survey). This corresponds to one injury for every one hundred workers. There were 28,000 major injuries and 241 fatalities in the workplace.

The commonest causes of major injury at work are slips and trips, in total nearly 11,000 incidents. These account for nearly 40% of reported cases. The next most common types of major work related injuries are those sustained while handling, lifting or carrying. These account for 15% of all major injuries.

There are about 3,500 injuries at work due to falling from a height. In most cases the fall is from a height of less than 2 metres. A similar number of major injuries are the result of being struck by a moving or falling object.

Only about 40% of major workplace accidents are reported and, for the self-employed, the rate drops to under 4%. It is believed that 70% of injuries at work could be prevented if employers put proper safety controls in place.

Harris Fowler's personal injury solicitors will always endeavour to understand the complexities of your injury and how your life is likely to be affected by it. A specialist team of solicitors will work on your claim to achieve the highest level of compensation for you.