If you have suffered a work injury then speak to us at Fentons. Here at Fentons we have been providing legal services for over 80 years and have one of the largest personal injury departments in the country so you know you are in safe hands if you come to us.
There are many reasons why a work injury may occur but if it isn't your fault you may be entitled to compensation. Here at Fentons we can determine whether you are entitled to compensation for your accident at work and we can help you secure it.
Some of the common cases where a work injury may occur include: -
- Defective machinery or dangerous machinery
- Slips or trips on debris or dangerous surfaces
- Injuries involving lifting or manual handling
- Injuries suffered in the construction industry
- Exposure to harmful and dangerous substances
- Employees exposed to violent attacks by patients or customers
It is estimated that employees lose around £558 million a year in reduced income and additional expenditure due to work injuries.
When someone suffers from a work injury it isn't just the individual that suffers, the victims family also suffer as they feel pain and grief for the person who has been injured and naturally need to accommodate the new needs of their family member as a result of their work injury. Our team of solicitors at Fentons are trained to help you through the process of claiming for the work injury you have suffered.
Although a work injury isn't the most common form of injury we deal with here at Fentons, they do occur and we are always happy to help if you have been injured. You should be aware that it is the responsibility of your employer to ensure the work place that you work in is safe, the equipment you work with functions properly and you are not in any obvious danger. If you feel this is not the case in your place of work and you suffer a work injury as a result of it, speak to us, we can help.
