Can I Be Fired for Personal Injury Claim at Work?
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What is a Work-Related Injury?
A work-related injury is one which happened during the normal course of your job. For example, a car accident while driving to or from work isn’t a work injury. But an accident a lorry driver has while making a delivery is.
Occupational injuries can also include slipping in the lunchroom while on your break. Or a stress-induced heart attack with clear links to your working conditions.
When can I make a claim for an accident at work?
You can make an accident at work claim if you’ve suffered a personal injury at work in the last three years that wasn’t your fault.
This might be a slip, trip or fall at work, an asbestos-related illness, or an inadequate PPE claim. Whatever the circumstances, our friendly team of advisors will carry out a free claims assessment to confirm whether you have a valid claim.
How long after an accident at work can I claim?
Typically, you have three years from the date of the accident to make your personal injury at work claim. This three-year period starts either from the date of the accident, the date that your injury was first attributed to your accident, or when you first developed symptoms of the illness or injury.
Can I Be Fired for Making a Personal Injury Claim at Work?
In general, if you’ve had an accident at work that wasn’t your fault, you can’t be fired because of it. You also cannot be dismissed simply for making a personal injury claim at work.
Citizens Advice outline the five legal reasons for dismissal. If you’ve worked for your employer for 2 years or more, your dismissal must be for a fair reason, or it could be classed as unfair dismissal.
You also have protection if you feel like you receive treatment leaving you no choice but to leave your job. This constructive dismissal is illegal, as well as your employer putting pressure on you not to make a claim.
How much compensation can I claim for personal injury at work?
The amount of compensation you’ll receive for a personal injury at work will depend on several factors, including the severity of your injury and the impact it has had on your life.
The figures below are examples taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (17th Edition), which is used as a guide when determining compensation payouts.
Head Injury – the guidelines state that compensation can reach up to £15,580 for a minor head injury. However, in the most serious cases involving brain damage, compensation can reach £493,000.
Back Injury – Where a full recovery is made within three months, cases can settle for up to £2,990. The most severe back injuries, involving spinal cord damage can settle for up to £196,450.
Neck Injury – for minor cases, including soft tissue injuries, compensation might be up to £9,630, whereas the most severe accidents could settle for up to £181,020.
Arm Injury – A small arm fracture could settle for between £8,060 and £23,430, while a serious fracture could result in compensation of over £50,000.
Knee Injury – you could claim personal injury at work compensation of up to £117,410 in the most severe cases. For moderate knee injuries involving dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscus injuries with minor instability, the compensation bracket is between £18,110 and £31,960; less serious injuries of this type might settle for up to £16,770.
How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer
The Compensation Experts assist people with injuries from an accident at work. As well as for those who have fallen ill due to their employer’s negligence.
Making a claim after an accident or illness at work can seem daunting, but we can connect you with a solicitor who has handled hundreds of claims like yours and can help you secure the compensation you’re entitled to.
Step 1: Once you have determined that you may have a claim, you can contact our friendly specialists by calling us on 0800 182 2185 or you can submit your enquiry online.
Step 2: One of our experts will assess your case and determine if you could have a valid claim. If you wish, they will then connect you to an independent law firm that will discuss the facts of your case and how it has affected you.
Step 3: Your solicitor will gather all evidence and will notify the negligent party that you wish to begin claim proceedings. With your solicitor negotiating on your behalf, you will either win the compensation you deserve, or lose and pay nothing as per our No Win No Fee* guarantee.
*No Win No Fee: Fee Information: Typically, customers pay 25% including VAT of the compensation amount that is recovered by our third-party law firms, although this is subject to your individual circumstances and the actual fee may be more or less than this. Termination fees may apply if you do not keep to the terms of the agreement.
