Although office work is generally safe, that does not mean these environments are completely free of risks or hazards. Indeed, employers have a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to protect staff members’ safety. When they fail to do so, the consequences can be dire for your physical, psychological, and financial well-being. If you were injured because your employer acted negligently, you may be able to start the office accident claims process with the support of one of our expert solicitors.
Important Takeaways
- Office accidents at work can involve faulty equipment, slips, trips, falls, and inadequate staff training
- Electrical issues can be another common cause of office injuries, often due to poorly maintained or exposed wiring
- Employers should identify workplace risks and ensure that the office space is kept tidy by securing loose cables
- According to the Labour Force Survey, the admin/support services industry had an average of 3,800 self-reported accidents in 2022/23 and 2024/25
- One of our No Win No Fee solicitors can use their expertise to gather evidence and support you throughout the claims process
You can contact a member of our advisory team at any time to discuss the nature of your workplace accident. They understand that you may be under a lot of stress, so you can trust that they will handle your enquiry with the empathy you deserve. Whether you are seeking to make a claim, access a tailored case assessment, or enquire about working with one of our solicitors, our advisors can help.
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- Can I Claim For An Accident In An Office?
- Examples Of Office Accident Claims
- Common Injuries Sustained After Office Accidents
- How Much Office Injury Compensation Could I Get?
- What Will I Need To Prove Fault After Being Injured In An Office?
- Office Accident Claims Time Limits
- How Can Accident Claims Help Me Claim Office Injury Compensation?
- No Win No Fee Office Accident Claims
- Learn More
Can I Claim For An Accident In An Office?
Yes, you can claim for an accident in an office if it results in a physical or psychological injury caused by the negligent actions of your employer. This requires you to satisfy certain requirements, which can be broken down into the following criteria:
- Your employer owed you a duty of care: All employers have a duty of care to those they employ, as per the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA). This is essentially a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to ensure your health, safety, and well-being as a worker.
- The duty of care was breached: Your employer can take various actions to maintain the safety of your office, such as performing risk assessments and securing loose cables. If they fail to do so, your employer may have breached their duty.
- This caused you harm: You must have experienced some form of psychological or physical harm due to the breach in order to make a personal injury claim. This can encompass injuries ranging from the relatively minor to more lasting harm, such as head trauma that could have permanent effects on your health and quality of life.
Don’t worry if you’re not sure whether your office accident meets these requirements. You can speak with an advisor to have your eligibility to claim assessed confidentially. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the excellent services our solicitors provide and find out how one of these dedicated professionals might be the right fit for you.
Examples Of Office Accident Claims
Office accident claims often involve injuries resulting from slips and trips, poorly maintained equipment, and faulty wiring. More specifically, you may be compensated in the following situations:
- You trip and fall over a trailing wire at work that has not been tied down due to poor cable management in your office. When you land, you fracture a bone in your arm and dislocate your knee.
- Although your manager is aware of a faulty socket in the office, your employer neither fixes the defect nor informs staff about the hazard. You later suffer a severe electric shock when you plug in your computer, causing permanent nerve damage in your hand.
- Office management has you move several heavy boxes without providing any training in proper manual handling techniques. This results in you suffering a slipped disc in your back, leaving you with long-term mobility issues.
There are many other examples of office accidents that can result in a valid compensation claim. Contact one of our advisors today to discuss your own situation and check whether you may be able to pursue a claim.
Common Injuries Sustained After Office Accidents
Common injuries sustained from office accidents include fractures, sprains, and strains. Depending on the circumstances of the incident, office workers can also suffer:
- Concussions
- Bruising
- Internal bleeding
- Dislocations
- Lacerations
- Slipped discs
- Nerve damage
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
We recognise that office accident injuries vary in their nature and severity, so please inquire today to share your personal experience. One of our solicitors could negotiate a compensation settlement that reflects the impact your injuries have had on your life.
How Much Office Injury Compensation Could I Get?
How much office injury compensation you could get will depend on the particular psychological, financial, and physical impact that you experienced from being harmed. The first element of any compensation payout to consider comes under general damages, as this head of claim covers your suffering and pain.
When assessing general damages, a legal professional may use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to inform their calculations. This document is particularly useful for this task, as it establishes compensation guidelines for different types and severities of injury.
We have outlined several JCG brackets below that you may find useful. However, each claimant’s experience is unique, and these brackets cannot guarantee compensation because they are only guidelines. Please consider that the amount in the top row is not from the document.
Type and Severity of Injury Compensation Guideline Bracket Notes
Multiple very severe injuries and resulting financial losses Up to £1,000,000+ Multiple forms of harm causing various costs such as medical bills, the cost of home adjustments, and lost income
Head- very severe £344,150 to £493,000 The affected person will have little to no language functioning, limited to no meaningful response to their environment, double incontinence and the need for full-time nursing care
Neck- severe (i) In region of £181,020 Such injuries are associated with permanent spastic quadriparesis, incomplete paraplegia or limited to no neck movement despite wearing a collar for years for 24 hours a day
Arm- severe £117,360 to £159,770 Injuries falling short of amputation of an extremely serious nature, with the affected person being little better than had the arm been removed
Back- severe (i) £111,150 to £196,450 A combination of very serious issues that are not typical of back injuries and involve damage to the nerve roots and spinal cord
Knee- severe (ii) £63,610 to £85,100 A leg fracture that extends into the joint of the knee causing constant pain and limited movement
Wrist- injuries resulting in complete loss of function £58,710 to £73,050 An arthrodesis may have been performed
Pelvis/Hips- severe (iii) £47,810 to £64,070 Bracket includes acetabulum fractures resulting in leg instability and degenerative changes
Shoulder- severe £23,430 to £58,610 There is an association with neck injuries and damage to the brachial plexus causing significant disability
Leg- less serious (i) fractures from which an incomplete recovery is made or serious soft tissue injuries £21,920 to £33,880 Recovery from the fracture will be reasonable but issues will persist (such as a defective gait)
What If I’ve Experienced Financial Loss After An Office Accident?
If you’ve experienced financial loss after an office accident, you can be compensated under a head of claim called special damage to cover the monetary impact of your injuries, including earnings and the cost of rehabilitation. Other out-of-pocket expenses can include:
- Future lost income, together with pension contributions and bonuses
- Prescriptions and/or private medical treatment
- Travel necessary to get to your medical appointments
- Services of a professional carer, or gratuitous support from loved ones
- Adjustments to your home to make it accessible following your injuries (e.g., the installation of a stairlift or wet room)
In order to be reimbursed for such costs, you will need to submit proof of your losses. Bank statements, receipts, and payslips can be useful in this regard.
You can contact our advisors at any time to learn more about the different aspects of personal injury compensation and what a payout might cover. There is no pressure to make a claim, but their advice and completely free consultation may help you to decide whether to proceed.
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What Will I Need To Prove Fault After Being Injured In An Office?
To prove fault after being injured in an office, you will need evidence that shows how your employer’s negligent actions caused you harm, such as an incident log recorded in your workplace’s accident book. You can further support your office accident claim by obtaining a copy of your medical records and the contact information for anyone who can provide a solicitor with an eyewitness statement.
You can find out more by reading our dedicated evidence guide. Our advisors are also available 24/7 if you would like to discuss the matter directly and get straightforward answers.
Office Accident Claims Time Limits
Generally, an office accident claim needs to be started within 3 years of the accident under a time limit established by the Limitation Act 1980. However, this time limit does not apply to minors and adults lacking in mental capacity, as they cannot claim for themselves. Our guide on time limits explains this in detail, including how a litigation friend could help pursue compensation on behalf of someone from one of these groups.
You may also benefit from contacting our advisors, as they can explain the time limit for your specific workplace injury claim.
How Can Accident Claims Help Me Claim Office Injury Compensation?
Accident Claims can help you claim office injury compensation through the expert legal representation provided by our solicitors, who have a track record of success and have already secured over £80 million for clients so far. Informed by decades of combined experience, our solicitors know how important it is to take the time to consider the individual needs of each and every client.
What might that mean for you? In short, your solicitor will do all they can to simplify the claims process for you. That can involve:
- Explaining what evidence would be appropriate to your case and how to obtain it
- Providing key legal definitions and helping you understand each stage of the claim
- Negotiating your compensation settlement to cover the various ways in which you have been impacted
- Corresponding with the defendant on your behalf to represent your best interests
- Preparing your casework and ensuring all deadlines are met promptly
Making a claim for office accident compensation without an expert to guide you can be difficult. Why not contact an advisor to explore your options for claiming and find out whether one of our solicitors can represent you?
No Win No Fee Office Accident Claims
Our solicitors handle office accident claims on a No Win No Fee basis through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means there are no service fees charged for the work of your solicitor at several stages of the claims process:
- Before your office accident claim begins
- As the case is proceeding
- If office injury compensation is not awarded
If you are given compensation, you will be charged a success fee. In simple terms, this refers to the percentage of your compensation that is paid to your solicitor. The percentage is subject to a legally enforced cap, so you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will keep the majority share.
Contact Our Solicitors To Make A Claim
If you’re interested in working with one of our solicitors or have any questions about the process for office accident claims, contact our advisory team today. They have handled many enquiries of this nature, so you can rely on them to give you the information you need. A compensation award could help you to focus on your recovery and reduce your financial stress, so there’s no reason to delay contacting us:
- Call our phone line on 0800 073 8801
- Submit an online claim form
- Chat with a member of the team through the live pop-up feature
Learn More
Read our other personal injury claim guides using the links below:
- Learn about claiming if you slipped on water at work
- Visit this guide on warehouse compensation claims
- Find out how to claim for an accident caused by a lack of training
External resources:
- Check if you are eligible to claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Read the NHS guidance on administering first aid
- Follow the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) information on working safely with display screen equipment
We appreciate the time you have taken to read this guide on office accident claims.
