Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees whilst at work. Employers should work hard to ensure that they reduce the risk of accidents occurring to the lowest level practicable. If unfortunately, an accident does occur by law your employer must have employer’s liability insurance which will cover the cost of any claim made against them. If you wish to find out who your employer’s liability insurers are then there should be a certificate of insurance displayed in your place of work.

It is a legal requirement for them to have employer’s liability insurance and employers can face heavy fines if they do not have the insurance in place. When employees have an accident and make a compensation claim, the business is covered by employer’s liability insurance.

You are protected by law from unfair and constructive dismissal. Your employer cannot dismiss you on the basis that you have made a personal injury compensation claim for an accident that happened in the workplace that was not your fault. As mentioned you would be making a claim against their employer’s liability insurance, not them personally.

We have made many successful claims for employees and have real-life case studies of people who have been injured whilst at work and have gone on to secure settlements and whom have retained their jobs if their injuries have allowed them to do so.

If you had an accident at work, get in touch. We offer a no win, no fee service and have a dedicated team of accident at work solicitors. For more information or to register your interest in claiming, call 0800 808 9740**