What Is a Work Accident Claim?
A work accident claim is the legal process of seeking compensation if you were injured at work (or while doing your job) due to unsafe systems, poor training, faulty equipment, or another party’s negligence. UK employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to keep workers safe — from risk assessments and training to safe equipment and PPE.
If you’ve been hurt in the last three years because safety rules weren’t followed, LITKRAFT can help you start your claim and get the support you need to recover.
Who Can Claim After a Work Accident?
You may be entitled to compensation whether you were:
• A full-time, part-time or agency worker, contractor, temp, or zero-hours worker
• Injured on a client site, warehouse, farm, factory, office or retail premises
• A delivery driver, carer, or mobile/remote worker injured while working
Claims are usually paid by your employer’s compulsory liability insurer, not out of your manager’s pocket.
Why Choose LITKRAFT Work Accident Team?
- We speak your language
• 14 years’ experience – 21,000+ cases, £51M+ won
• 93% of clients come via recommendations
• 24/7 new-accident helpline
• Home or hospital visits anywhere in the UK – free
• Work with top UK personal injury lawyers
• We are a regulated claims management company
• Fast, confidential, stress-free process
Common Work Accident Types We Handle
- Construction Site Accident
• Farm Accident
• Factory Accident
• Office Accident
• Forklift Accident
• Scaffolding Accident
• Kitchen Accident
• Warehouse Accident
• Machinery Accident
• Manual Handling Claims
• Defective Equipment
• Delivery Driver Accident
• Lorry Driver Accident
• Carer Accident
• Agency Worker Claims
• Migrant Worker Claims
• Needle Stick Injury
• Crush Injury Claims
• Fall From Height Claims
• Falling Object Claims
• Chemical Injury
• Cold Injury
• Electric Shock Injury
• Asbestos Compensation
• Osteoarthritis Claims
• Emphysema Claims
What You Can Claim For
- Physical injuries and psychological harm
• Medical treatment, rehabilitation and therapies
• Lost income and reduced future earning capacity
• Care and assistance (paid or family), aids and adaptations
• Travel costs and other out-of-pocket expenses
How Much Compensation Could You Get?
Every work accident claim is different. The amount of compensation you may receive will depend on your own circumstances, including:
• The medical evidence of your injury and how long recovery takes
• Any loss of earnings and the impact on your future income
• The effect on your day-to-day life, independence and wellbeing
• The cost of medical treatment, rehabilitation and ongoing care needs
• Travel expenses and other out-of-pocket costs caused by the accident
Your solicitor will calculate the value of your claim using medical reports, financial records and the official Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This ensures your work accident compensation reflects the real impact the accident has had on your life — both now and in the future.
Our No Win No Fee Work Accident Claims Process
- Free Consultation – We assess your case and explain your options
- Evidence Gathering – Accident book/RIDDOR reports, witness statements, photos, training and maintenance records, medical notes
- Medical Assessment – Independent report on your injuries and future needs
- Negotiation – We seek the maximum settlement possible
- Settlement or Court – If liability is disputed, we’re ready to take it further
No Win, No Fee – If your claim is unsuccessful and you’ve been honest and cooperative, you won’t pay your solicitor’s fee.
Time Limits for UK Work Accident Claims
- Adults: 3 years from the date of the accident
• Children: Until their 21st birthday
• Fatal accidents: 3 years from date of death or discovery of cause
Contact Us for Your FREE Claim Assessment
Call 0208 635 5555, request a callback, or use our quick online form.
We’ll confirm within minutes if you may have a case.
Home or Hospital Visits – We’ll come to you anywhere in the UK at no extra cost. Whether you’re at home, in hospital, or at a rehab centre, we’ll take statements, collect evidence, and guide you through your claim — so you can focus on recovery while we handle the legal work.