Personal Injury Solicitors Guide: What to Do After an Accident at Work
16/10/2025
What to do if you have an accident at work
Workplace accidents can be distressing, especially when you’re unsure of your rights or what steps to take next. At JR Levins Solicitors, our personal injury solicitors in Liverpool, Halton and Cheshire are here to help you get the compensation you deserve following an accident at work. In this blog, we will guide you through the essential steps to take after a workplace injury and explain how our experienced team can support you every step of the way.
All employees are owed a duty of care by their employers. This includes providing safe premises, safe equipment, safe systems of work, and ensuring fellow employees do not pose a risk to others. By law, employers must take reasonable steps to protect their staff in the workplace and are also required to carry insurance to cover claims made by injured workers. This means you shouldn’t feel concerned that making a claim will cause problems at work; the law is there to protect you.
1. Seek medical attention immediately
Your health and safety are the top priority. Whether it is a minor injury or something more serious, make sure you get checked by a healthcare professional. Medical records will also serve as crucial evidence in your claim.
2. Report the accident to your employer
Ensure your accident is formally recorded in your employer’s accident book. You should make sure that the details recorded in the accident report book are as accurate as possible, as this record helps establish when and how the incident occurred.
3. Gather evidence where possible
If you’re able to do so safely, collect evidence to support your claim.
This might include:
- Photos of the accident scene
- CCTV footage of the incident
- Contact details of any witnesses
- Any communication with your employer about the incident
The more information you can gather early on, the stronger your claim may be. It is also important to keep a detailed log of your recovery, this can include any symptoms, treatments, or expenses incurred, and will be helpful when making a claim for compensation.
4. Don’t accept blame or pressure
Unfortunately, some employers may pressure employees to take responsibility for accidents or discourage them from making a claim. You are legally entitled to seek compensation and it’s unlawful for your employer to treat you unfairly for doing so.
5. Speak to a personal injury solicitor
This is where JR Levins Solicitors can help. With offices in Liverpool, Halton, and Cheshire, we have a committed and experienced team of personal injury solicitors helping injured workers understand their rights and secure the compensation they are entitled to.
What can you claim for?
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to claim for:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of earnings
- Medical expenses
- Care and assistance
- Travel costs
- Long-term impact on your work or lifestyle
Why choose JR Levins?
✔️ Work directly with an experienced legal team – From your first appointment to the end of your case, your case will be overseen by fully qualified and trained solicitors.
✔️ Local expertise – With offices in Liverpool, Halton, and Cheshire, we’re well-placed to support clients throughout the region.
✔️ Clear and fair fees – We will never take more than 25% of your compensation, and you won’t be asked to pay for insurance you don’t need.
✔️ Experienced in complex and high-value claims – From serious road traffic accidents and accidents at work to accidents abroad.
✔️ Local expertise – With offices in Liverpool, Halton, and Cheshire, we’re well-placed to support clients throughout the region.
✔️ Clear and fair fees – We will never take more than 25% of your compensation, and you won’t be asked to pay for insurance you don’t need.
✔️ Experienced in complex and high-value claims – From serious road traffic accidents and accidents at work to accidents abroad.
Start your claim today.
If you have had an accident at work and want to know your options, get in touch with our friendly team of personal injury solicitors.
🌐 Or visit us at JR Levins
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