Accident at Work Claim Checker
How it works
We screen typical workplace breaches: missing risk assessment, inadequate training, faulty PPE, defective equipment, poor manual handling procedures, lack of supervision. Employer's Liability Insurance (compulsory) pays the claim — you won't bankrupt your employer.
Worked example
Warehouse worker hurt back lifting 30kg with no training, no risk assessment and no lifting equipment provided → likely breach of Manual Handling Regulations 1992. Likely claim value £6k–£20k for moderate back injury + lost earnings.
Who should use this
- •Employees injured during work
- •Agency workers and self-employed contractors injured on a client's site
- •Apprentices and trainees
Common mistakes
- ×Not reporting the accident in writing (accident book entry is critical)
- ×Fearing dismissal — it's automatically unfair to dismiss for bringing a valid claim
- ×Missing the 3-year limitation
- ×Trying to handle without a specialist EL solicitor
Frequently asked questions
Can I be fired for claiming?▾
No — automatic unfair dismissal protection applies. Employer's Liability Insurance (mandatory) pays out, not your employer's pocket.
What if I was partly at fault?▾
Compensation is reduced by your share of blame ('contributory negligence'), but you can still claim.
Self-employed too?▾
If you were under the client's direction and on their site, you may be treated as a worker for safety law purposes.