Accident at Work Claims

What We Can Help With: Workplace Accident Claims

Accidents in the workplace take many forms, and our personal injury team has experience handling the full range of claims. Whether your injury happened on a factory floor, in an office, on a building site, or out on the road as part of your job, we can help you understand your rights and pursue your claim.

Slips, Trips and Falls at Work

A slip, trip or fall in the workplace is one of the most common causes of serious injury. Employers have a duty to maintain safe premises, clear spillages promptly, and provide appropriate footwear and flooring. If poor maintenance or negligence caused your fall, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost earnings, and any other financial impact.

Machinery and Equipment Accidents

Working with machinery carries inherent risk, but that risk must be properly managed. Employers are legally required to maintain equipment, provide training, and supply appropriate protective gear. If a machine fault, lack of training, or defective equipment caused your injury, we can help you bring a claim under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations.

Manual Handling Injuries

Back injuries, muscle strains, and repetitive strain injuries caused by lifting, carrying or moving loads are among the most common workplace injuries. Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, employers must assess and reduce manual handling risks. If your employer failed to do so, you may have grounds for a claim.

Construction Site Accidents

Construction sites are among the most hazardous working environments. Falls from height, scaffold collapses, falling objects, and exposure to dangerous substances can all cause life-changing injuries. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 impose strict duties on employers and site managers and, where those duties are breached, we’ll hold them to account.

Chemical and Substance Exposure

Exposure to hazardous chemicals, dust, or fumes in the workplace can cause serious long-term health conditions. If your employer failed to provide adequate ventilation, protective equipment, or safety training, you may be entitled to claim compensation for the damage caused to your health, even if symptoms only appeared years later.

Stress, Bullying and Psychological Injury

Workplace injuries are not always physical. If your employer has failed to address harassment, bullying, or unreasonable workloads that have led to a diagnosed psychological condition, you may have a valid claim. We handle workplace stress and psychological injury claims with sensitivity and care.

How the Accident at Work Claims Process Works

We know legal processes can feel daunting when you’re already dealing with an injury. Here’s what you can expect when you bring your claim to Farleys:

Step 1 — Initial consultation
We’ll listen to what happened, explain your rights in plain English, and tell you honestly whether you have a viable claim. There’s no obligation to proceed.

Step 2 — Investigating your claim
We gather evidence, such as accident reports, witness statements, photographs, and expert medical assessments. The strength of your claim depends on the evidence, and we take the time to obtain it properly.

Step 3 — Medical assessment
We’ll arrange an independent medical examination to document the full extent of your injuries and the impact on your life. This is the foundation of your compensation calculation.

Step 4 — Letter of claim
We formally notify your employer’s insurers of your claim. This triggers a defined response period under the Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury Claims.

Step 5 — Negotiation and settlement
Most accident at work claims settle without going to court. We negotiate on your behalf to secure the best possible outcome. If the other side fails to offer fair compensation, we will not hesitate to issue court proceedings.

Step 6 — Compensation paid
Once your claim is settled through negotiations or awarded by the court, your compensation will be paid to you. We’ll explain how your settlement has been calculated, including general damages for pain and suffering and special damages for financial losses.

Why Choose Farleys for Your Accident at Work Claim?

We’re straight-talking, experienced, and genuinely invested in getting you the right result. Here’s why clients across Lancashire and beyond trust Farleys with their workplace injury claims:

• Decades of proven success –Our personal injury team has recovered tens of millions of pounds in compensation for injured workers across the UK. We’re recognised in The Legal 500 for our outstanding work in personal injury law, and the results speak for themselves. You can browse some of our recent cases here.
• No win, no fee protection– We offer conditional fee agreements on most workplace injury claims, meaning you don’t pay legal fees unless we win. There’s no upfront cost and no hidden charges, just transparent, honest advice.
• Empathetic advocacy with bold determination– We understand the impact a workplace injury has on every aspect of your life. Our solicitors take time to truly listen to what you are going through and fight hard for the compensation you need to move forward. We’re approachable legal experts who combine genuine empathy with the determination to deliver outstanding results.
• Specialist knowledge –Workplace injury law is complex, involving health and safety regulations, employment law, and personal injury legislation. Our solicitors know exactly how employers and insurers try to get out of paying, and we know how to stop them.

Ready to discuss your workplace injury claim? Call our expert team on 01254 606 008 or fill in our online enquiry form to arrange your free, no-obligation consultation. We have offices across Lancashire and offer home and hospital visits where needed.