Many injured employees delay making a claim because they are worried about legal costs.
It is completely understandable to ask:
“Can I afford to bring a claim?”
“What happens if I lose?”
The good news is that most accident at work claims are handled under a No Win No Fee agreement, known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).
One of the most common questions we hear from injured workers is: “How much compensation could I actually receive?”
The truthful answer is that every claim is different. But that doesn’t mean you’re in the dark. UK courts and solicitors use established legal guidelines to calculate compensation, and understanding how those figures work can give you a realistic picture of what your claim may be worth.
This guide explains how compensation is calculated, provides guideline figures for the most common workplace injuries, and explains what can increase or reduce the amount you receive.
UK law provides strong protection for employees who are injured due to unsafe working conditions. Employers have a legal duty to protect your health and safety. If they fail to do so and you are injured as a result, you may be entitled to bring an accident at work claim. You can read more about your legal protections in our guide to workplace accident legal rights in the UK.
Many people feel unsure, worried about their employer’s reaction, or assume their injury is “just one of those things.” However, UK law places clear responsibilities on employers to protect their staff.
This guide explains the exact steps you should take.
Our client described feeling shocked, stressed, and in pain after a preventable accident on public property. While walking back to their car, they fell into a hidden hole disguised by a pile of leaves, breaking their wrist.
This injury required surgery and caused lasting difficulties with everyday tasks.
Our client described feeling shocked, stressed, and in pain after a preventable accident on public property. While walking back to their car, they fell into a hidden hole disguised by a pile of leaves, breaking their wrist.
This injury required surgery and caused lasting difficulties with everyday tasks.
New equipment shouldn’t break — but sometimes it does, with devastating consequences. Our client was working on site when their equipment suddenly failed, dropping a heavy load onto their legs.
This caused bone fractures and ligament damage, leading to a week-long hospital stay and ongoing impact on their daily life.
£8,500 Compensation for Injury Caused by Broken Spring on Playground Apparatus
Play areas should be safe spaces—but when maintenance is ignored, they can quickly become dangerous. Our client was using a piece of equipment in a public play area when they were injured by exposed sharp edges caused by a broken spring.
We helped secure £8,500 in compensation after proving the land occupier had known about the fault for over two months and failed to act
£9,500 Compensation for Broken Leg Caused by Workplace Obstruction
Workplace hazards aren’t always obvious—but when they’re overlooked, the consequences can be life-changing. That was the case for our client, who suffered a serious leg injury after tripping over a wooden pallet while operating an electric pump truck.
We secured £9,500 in compensation after proving that the workplace was unsafe and the incident preventable.
