Are you looking to claim for an accident you were involved in at work that wasn’t your fault? Are you also wondering how much compensation you could receive? If the answer is yes, please refer to our accident at work compensation calculator and claims guide for more information.
Firstly, we discuss how compensation is calculated after a workplace accident and explore whether employers are required to pay your compensation. This guide also considers your eligibility requirements to make a claim. In addition, we provide examples of different workplace accidents to help illustrate how one could occur and when you could be eligible to seek compensation.
Furthermore, we explore what evidence you need to start an accident at work claim, as well as discuss time limits and requirements.
Lastly, we explore how one of the solicitors from our panel can help you. Our panel offer their services under a type of No Win No Fee arrangement, which means that eligible claimants won’t have to pay for their solicitor’s services unless they are awarded compensation.
Please contact one of our friendly advisors to discuss starting your claim. As part of the free services from Compensation Calculator UK, an advisor can provide a consultation that checks your eligibility, values how much compensation you could claim and discusses the claims process with you. Furthermore, if you are eligible, they could connect you to one of the specialist accident at work solicitors from our panel. Please contact us by:
- Calling us on 0800 408 7826 for free
- Contacting us online
- Ask about workplace accident compensation claims in our live chat
Frequently Asked Questions
- Accident At Work Compensation Calculator
- How Is Compensation Calculated After An Accident At Work?
- Do Employers Pay For Your Compensation?
- Who Can Claim Accident At Work Compensation?
- The Most Common Examples Of Workplace Accidents
- How Can Accident At Work Injuries Impact Your Life
- What You Need To Start An Accident At Work Compensation Claim
- Free Accident At Work Compensation Calculator Advice
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Injured parties could be awarded between £344,150 and £493,000 for very severe brain damage that causes serious cognitive and physical disabilities. This is according to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), which is the same resource we used to put together our compensation calculator.
The JCG are compensation guidelines for many different types of injuries and are typically used when calculating compensation for these injuries. However, these guidelines cannot assign a figure for your out-of-pocket expenses related to suffering an injury, which, for a very severe brain injury, can be significant.
In the table below, we’ve provided a selection of injuries with their corresponding guideline bracket from the JCG to show you some of the figures contained in it. Our accident at work compensation calculator will use these same figures.
Please note that the first entry of the table has not been taken from the JCG. Furthermore, the figures provided are merely guidelines and do not provide a guarantee of what you will receive for your injuries.
| Injury | Notes | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple severe injuries and special damages | Compensation may be awarded if there is more than one severe injury, as well as any special damages such as loss of earnings or physiotherapy | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Very severe brain damage | As a result of an accident, this may cause little meaningful responses with severe cognitive and physical disabilities such as 'locked in' syndrome. Cases resulting in a minimally conscious or vegetative state. | £344,150 - £493,000 |
| Loss of both arms | Loss of both arms which may reduce a person to a state of considerable helplessness | £293,850 - £366,100 |
| Loss of both legs | Where both legs are lost and psychological factors and pain severity will be taken into account (eg, phantom pains) | £293,850 - £344,150 |
| Loss of sight in one eye with reduced vision in the remaining eye (i) | Loss of sight in one eye with a serious risk of further deterioration in the remaining eye, going beyond some risk of sympathetic opthalmia | £117,150 - £219,400 |
| Total deafness | Total deafness of both ears caused by an accident. Factors such as speech deficits and tinnitus will be taken into account | £110,750 - £133,810 |
| Severe neck injuries (iii) | Severe neck injuries such as fractures, dislocations or ruptured tendons that lead to chronic conditions or permanent disability | £55,500 - £68,330 |
| Moderate back injuries (i) | Includes many different types of back injuries such as damage to the intervertebral disc causing root nerve irritation or fracture of the vertebrae with probability of a spinal fusion | £33,880 - £47,320 |
| Less serious hand injury | This may include a crush injury resulting in a significantly impaired function with or without operative treatment | £17,640 - £35,390 |
| Minor wrist injuries | Where recovery is longer than 12 months but largely complete except for some minor symptoms | £7,420 - £12,630 |
If you have any questions about how much compensation you could receive, please contact one of our advisors today. They can take down the details of your injury and provide you with a more accurate compensation estimate.
How Is Compensation Calculated After An Accident At Work?
After you’ve suffered an accident at work, you may be awarded two types of damages, general and special, if you make a successful compensation claim.
General damages aim to compensate you for the pain and suffering caused by the accident. General damages are calculated on a case-by-case basis and also take into account the following factors:
- The severity of your injuries
- The recovery period of your injuries
- The effect on your quality of life
- The impact on your daily activities
To learn more about what general damages you could receive, please refer to our table above, visit our accident at work compensation calculator or get in touch with a member of the advisory team.
Can Financial Losses Be Claimed For?
Yes, you may be able to claim for financial losses you have incurred as a result of your injuries under special damages. The aim of special damages is to compensate you for any financial losses and return you to the financial position you were in before the accident occurred.
Some examples of special damages you may be able to claim for include:
- Loss of earnings
- Travel costs
- Home modification costs
- Medical costs
- Childcare costs
It is important to note that these losses must be a result of the injuries sustained in the accident and must be evidenced in order to be considered. Evidence of financial losses may include the following:
- Wage slips
- Invoices
- Receipts
Interim Payments
You may even be able to claim for special damages on an interim basis for financial losses being incurred as your claim progresses. Depending on the predicted length of your claim or suffering, your solicitor may agree that you would benefit from receiving ongoing supportive payments.
Examples of interim payments may include the following:
- Payments for any ongoing loss of earnings while you recover from your injuries
- Payments for ongoing physiotherapy to aid your injuries
- Payments for travel costs to physiotherapy
To be eligible to receive interim payments as part of your claim, the following criteria must be fulfilled:
- The defendant has already admitted fault or;
- It is likely that your claim would be successful in the event of a trial
It is important to note that any interim payments received throughout your claim will be deducted from your final compensation amount.
To learn more about how you could claim on an interim basis, please contact one of our friendly advisors.
Do Employers Pay For Your Compensation?
Employers do not directly pay for any compensation awarded in the event of successful personal injury claims. This is because all employers are required have employers’ liability insurance. Your compensation will be paid by their insurer.
Please note that it’s a legal requirement for employers to have at least £5 million worth of liability insurance. This was set out by the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969.
If you have any questions about how much you could receive for a workplace accident, please refer to our accident at work compensation calculator. You can also ask about how your compensation could be awarded by asking in our live chat.
Who Can Claim Accident At Work Compensation?
Employees who suffered an injury whilst carrying out work-related duties could be eligible to claim accident at work compensation by making a personal injury claim against their employer. However, in order to have a valid reason to claim, you would need to meet specific eligibility criteria.
Your employer owes you a duty of care to take reasonably practicable steps to ensure your health, safety and welfare while carrying out work-related duties. This duty of care is also upheld by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It is when they fail to uphold this and you suffer injuries in an accident at work, that you could make a claim.
Therefore, to be eligible to claim, the following requirements must be satisfied:
- Your employer owed you a duty of care
- This duty of care was breached by your employer
- You suffered an injury because of this breach
The above principle is otherwise known as negligence, and it is vital to your claim to establish that it occurred.
To learn more about your eligibility to claim against your employer, please contact us today.
Fatal Accident At Work Claims
A compensation claim may also be made for a fatal injury at work by the deceased’s estate for the first 6 months following their death.
Fatality claims differ from standard personal injury claims for a number of reasons:
- Fatality claims can legally be made by dependents of the deceased, such as spouses, civil partners, children and parents, if the estate has not claimed.
- Fatal accident claims seek to benefit the dependents of the deceased and may include may include funeral costs, loss of services and dependency.
- A Coroner’s Inquest is usually held to determine the exact cause of death when it is unclear.
- In addition to financial losses, dependants may also claim a bereavement award under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976.
If you wish to discuss making a fatal accident claim, we can support you through these difficult times. Please contact one of our advisors today for further information.
The Most Common Examples Of Workplace Accidents
The most common workplace accident of 2023/2024 was slips, trips and falls as reported under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurance Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). Information on workplace accidents and injuries is collected and published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as part of its role in monitoring and regulating health and safety.
Other common workplace accidents include:
- Slips, trips or falls. This may be as a result of a loose wiring resulting in a leg injury or serious injuries such as a fractured skull.
- Handling, lifting or carrying, such as carrying a heavy item with no training may cause you to drop the object resulting in a broken toe injury.
- Struck by a moving object, such as being hit by a forklift by another worker who received inadequate training resulting in a broken collarbone.
- Falls from a height. This may be as a result of unstable ladders or scaffolding, causing multiple injuries such as an ulna fracture and psychological injuries such as PTSD.
If you have any questions regarding a workplace accident you’ve been involved in, please contact us today. A team member will also go through using our accident at work compensation calculator.
How Can Accident At Work Injuries Impact Your Life
Injuries sustained from an accident at work may result in a psychological and physical impact on your life. Depending on the severity of your injuries and suffering, your quality of life may be heavily affected.
For example, if you worked at a construction site and you had fallen from a height causing a broken leg, your ability to walk, drive, play sport and go to work will be heavily affected. As a result, this may cause a long-term effect to your mental health and result in psychological injuries and anxiety.
In addition, you may suffer from financial losses if you take time off work to recover from your injuries at home. Furthermore, you may also suffer financially due to ongoing physiotherapy and childcare costs.
By making a personal injury claim for a workplace injury, you could be compensated for the different kinds of short and long-term impacts to your life.
If you wish to discuss making a claim with one of our advisors, please get in touch. An advisor can help assess what items and services you required to cope with your injuries and ensure that if you are eligible, the cost of these items are recovered as part of your claim.
What You Need To Start An Accident At Work Compensation Claim
To start an accident at work compensation claim, you will need to provide evidence that proves your employer was negligent. Examples of evidence may include:
- CCTV footage of the accident taking place. You have the legal right to request CCTV footage of yourself, and this can be a written or verbal request.
- Your medical records detailing your injuries
- A copy of the accident report book from your employer’s log book. Your employer must have an accident log book if there are 10 or more employees
- Contact details of any witnesses to the accident who may be able to provide a statement that supports your events.
- Any photographs or videos you may have of the accident or the aftermath
Furthermore, you have 3 years from the date of the accident to start your accident at work compensation claim. This is set out by the Limitation Act 1980. However, there are two exceptions to this time limit. To find out more, please contact one of our friendly advisors today.
Free Accident At Work Compensation Calculator Advice
Please contact one of our advisors today for a free eligibility assessment based off our accident at work compensation calculator.
Our advisors will be able to assist with any questions you may have about starting your accident at work claim. If you have a strong claim, they could connect you with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors from our panel. By offering to support your claim using a Conditional Fee Arrangement, you will experience the following benefits:
- You won’t be required to pay for any upfront or ongoing fees for your solicitor’s services
- If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t be charged for any solicitor’s service fees
- In the event that your claim is successful, you will pay a small success fee which will be deducted from your compensation. The percentage is capped, and therefore, you will receive the bulk of the compensation.
Contact Our Panel
If you want to start your workplace injury claim today, please contact one of friendly advisors and they could connect you with our panel. Advisors are available around the clock to help answer any questions you have about using our accident at work compensation calculator.
- Call us on 0800 408 7826 for free
- Contact us online
- Ask your question in our live chat.
Learn More
To learn more about making a personal injury claim, please see our other guides:
- Learn about how compensation is calculated for a neck injury
- See the following advice on forklift accident claims
- Get help with claiming for nerve damage compensation
Additional external resources:
- See the following guidance about taking sick leave from Gov.Uk
- See the advice on care after an illness or hospital discharge from the NHS
- Further advice from the HSE about health and safety.
Thank you for reading our guide about using an accident at work compensation calculator. Please get in touch with any personal injury claims questions.