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Accident at Work Solicitors Manchester

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Accident at Work Solicitors Manchester

An injury at work can leave you facing time off, lost income and uncertainty about returning to your job. MWG Solicitors in Manchester can discuss your circumstances and help you understand whether a personal injury claim may be available.

Can I claim after an accident at work?

A workplace accident does not automatically establish a compensation claim. The evidence must support legal responsibility for your injury. Issues to investigate may include unsafe equipment, inadequate training, poor systems of work or hazards that were not properly controlled. Claims can involve lifting injuries, slips and trips, falls from height, machinery incidents and vehicle collisions at work. Your employment status and the involvement of contractors or other organisations may affect who is responsible.

What should I do after a workplace injury?

  • Get appropriate medical attention and explain how the injury happened.
  • Report the incident and ask for it to be recorded accurately.
  • Keep photographs, witness details and relevant correspondence.
  • Save payslips and receipts, and record help provided by others.
Certain incidents must be reported by the responsible person under RIDDOR. Reporting an incident is separate from pursuing compensation. HSE explains the reporting arrangements.

Assessing the effect on your work and daily life

A claim may address pain and suffering, loss of earnings, treatment costs, travel and reasonable care needs, where supported by evidence. Longer-term restrictions on your job or career should be considered before a final settlement. Bring your job description, absence records and any occupational health advice to your discussion. These can help explain what your work involved and how the injury has affected you.

For injuries with lasting effects, explore our Serious Injury service. You can also read about no win no fee funding and our wider Personal Injury services.

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Speak to our Personal Injury team about your circumstances and the next steps.

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Meet our Personal Injury team

Justin Jones and Jon Dixon are Personal Injury experts at MWG Solicitors. Read their profiles and contact the team to discuss your circumstances.

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What our accident claim clients say

Selected excerpts from independent Trustpilot reviews. Select a review to read it in full.

Overall my case was handled so efficiently and professionally by your team; and I was kept updated with everything throughout. (Excerpt)

Gulshan Shaheen Trustpilot • 11 July 2019 • Car accident review

I had a collision which wasn't my fault. … He offered me expert advice and started the process right away. (Excerpt)

Uwais Patel Trustpilot • 29 May 2024 • Collision review

In England and Wales, personal injury proceedings generally need to start within three years of injury or the relevant date of knowledge, if later. Exceptions and different deadlines can apply. Seek advice promptly.

Funding is subject to assessment and written agreement, including any success fee, insurance or expenses.

Start your Injury claim now

Speak to our Personal Injury team about what happened, the effect on your life and the evidence you have. We will explain the next steps and any funding terms before you decide how to proceed.

Call 0161 835 2446 or send an enquiry to discuss your circumstances.

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Location

Colonnade House 163 Kingsway Manchester M19 2ND

Phone

0161 835 2446

Email

admin@mwgsolicitors.co.uk

Partners

Irfan Munir

Salman Iqbal

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WHY CHOOSE MWG?

Our in house team of personal injury experts have over 30 years of experience and have achieved many great settlements.

General Questions
You do not have to leave your job to ask about a claim. The circumstances and evidence need to be assessed.
Responsibility may extend beyond the individual involved. A solicitor can investigate how the incident happened and who may be legally liable.
An accurate report can be useful evidence, but its absence does not automatically decide whether a claim is possible. Preserve other relevant records.
Depending on the evidence, compensation may cover pain and suffering, lost earnings, treatment, travel and reasonable care needs. The losses must relate to the injury and be supported by evidence.
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