Accident at Work Claims

Of the 28,267 major injuries reported in 2006/07, the vast majority - 20,425 - were fractures. There were also 1,524 dislocations, 1,706 lacerations or open wounds, 820 contusions, and 504 burns.

The manufacturing industries had the highest occurence of major injury with 5,095 cases. There were 3,711 reported cases in the construction industry, 3,285 in transport and 2,645 in the business and finance sector.

Major injury occurs in only around 10% of work related incidents. Whatever your level of injury, it is important to begin pursuing a compensation claim as soon as possible. Harris Fowler's personal injury solicitors will be able to assist you with every stage of your claim.

The sooner a case is begun, the easier it is to establish the facts about the accident. Evidence can be gathered, and witness statements prepared. The more time that elapses after the event, the poorer a witness's recollection is likely to be. There is a time limit of 3 years in most cases, within which your formal claim must be started.