Office Accident Claims
Check if you can claim compensation
If you have been injured in an office accident that was not your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. We handle office accident claims and will explain your options clearly and help you understand the next steps.
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Can you make an office accident claim?
Offices may seem low-risk, but accidents still happen, from slips and trips to injuries caused by faulty equipment or poorly arranged workstations. If you were injured because your employer failed to take reasonable steps to keep the workplace safe, you may be able to claim compensation.
A claim is normally made against your employer, although their employers’ liability insurer usually handles and pays it. If you are unsure whether you can claim, our team can check your circumstances.
Why office accidents lead to a claim
Employers must take reasonable steps to keep the workplace safe under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. This includes maintaining safe floors, clear walkways, suitable lighting and safe equipment.
A trailing cable, unmarked wet floor, broken chair or poorly arranged workstation can cause injury. If your employer’s failure to manage the risk caused your accident, this may support a compensation claim.
Compensation for a workplace accident is paid by your employer’s insurance, which they are required by law to have, not out of their own pocket. Your claim is really with the insurer.
If you are worried about work, we can talk it through with you first.
Office accidents you can claim for
You may be able to claim if any of these happened because your employer did not keep the office reasonably safe.
Slips, trips and falls
Wet floors without a warning sign, trailing cables, loose carpet, or cluttered walkways. These remain the most common cause of non-fatal injury in UK workplaces.
Faulty equipment and furniture
A broken office chair, an unstable shelf, a falling object from a cupboard, or faulty electrical equipment that should have been maintained or replaced.
Workstation strain and RSI
Back, neck, or wrist injuries and repetitive strain from a poorly set up desk. Employers must assess workstations under the display screen equipment rules.
You may also be able to claim for manual handling injuries from lifting or moving items at work. Tell us what happened and we will let you know where you stand.
How much compensation for an office accident?
There is no single figure. Office accident compensation depends on your injury, how much it affects your daily life and work, and the financial losses that follow. A minor sprain is treated very differently from a lasting back or wrist injury.
We will never promise a set amount. Once medical evidence sets out your injury and how it affects you, your solicitor can explain what your claim may include.
- Pain, suffering and the effect on your daily life
- Lost earnings, now and in the future
- Treatment, care and support with daily life
- Travel and other out-of-pocket costs
Evidence that supports your claim
Clear evidence helps show what happened and how it has affected you. You do not need to gather everything before you get in touch. We can help.
Not sure what you have? Get in touch anyway. We can request your employer’s records and arrange the medical evidence for you.
No Win No Fee office accident claims
You can start an office accident claim without paying anything upfront. If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay a fee for our work, subject to the terms of your agreement.
If your claim succeeds, an agreed success fee is deducted from your compensation. Your solicitor will explain this clearly before you commit to anything.
You will see the full terms in writing before your claim begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before starting your claim.
Can you claim for an accident in an office?
Yes, if the accident was caused by your employer failing to keep the workplace reasonably safe. Offices carry real risks, from slips and trips to faulty equipment, and the same health and safety duties apply as in any other workplace.
How much compensation can you get for an office accident?
It depends on your injury, how much it affects your daily life and work, and the financial losses that follow. A minor injury and a lasting one are worth very different amounts, so there is no reliable average. Our team can give you a clearer idea once the medical evidence is in place.
Can I claim for a repetitive strain injury from office work?
Often, yes. Repetitive strain injury and back or neck problems can build up from a poorly set up workstation. Employers must assess display screen workstations and act on the risks. If they did not, and you were injured as a result, you may be able to claim. Time limits for gradual injuries usually run from when you knew the injury was linked to your work.
Will making a claim affect my job?
Understandably, this worries a lot of people. Your claim is made against your employer’s insurance, which they are required by law to have, so the money does not come out of their own pocket. If you have concerns about your job, we can talk them through with you before you decide anything.
What are the most common office accidents?
Slips, trips and falls are the most common, often from wet floors, trailing cables, or cluttered walkways. Other frequent causes include faulty chairs and furniture, objects falling from shelves, and strain injuries from poorly set up workstations.
How long do I have to make an office accident claim?
In most cases you have three years from the date of the accident. For injuries that build up over time, such as repetitive strain, the three years usually run from when you first knew the injury was linked to your work. It is best to check your position rather than assume you are out of time.
Check if you can make an office claim
Tell us what happened and we will review your details and get back to you. We will explain your options in plain English, with no obligation to go ahead.
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Office accident claims usually must be started within three years of your accident. The sooner you begin, the easier it is to gather evidence and secure your employer’s records.
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