Who Could Claim For An Accident At Work Caused By Oil?

If you have been injured in an accident at work that was caused by oil, you might be able to make a claim. However, you must prove that your employer breached their duty of care and this is what caused you to become injured.

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Who Could Claim For An Accident At Work Caused By Oil?

Within this guide, we will explain the duty of care that your employer owes you while in the workplace. Furthermore, we will share examples of how an accident at work could occur. Additionally, we will share examples of the evidence you could use to support your potential claim.

You can also contact our friendly team of advisors if you have any questions about starting a personal injury claim. They are available 24/7 to answer your questions and could also offer you free legal advice.

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  1. Who Could Claim For An Accident At Work Caused By Oil?
  2. How Could An Accident At Work Caused By Oil Occur?
  3. How Do I Prove Employer Negligence?
  4. Work Accident Compensation Payouts
  5. Talk To A No Win No Fee Work Injury Claims Solicitor
  6. Related Workplace Injury Claim Guides

Who Could Claim For An Accident At Work Caused By Oil?

If you have been injured in an accident at work, and it was caused by oil, you might be able to claim. However, you must prove the following:

  1. Your employer owed you a duty of care.
  2. Your employer breached their duty of care.
  3. Due to this, you were injured in an accident at work. Together, these three points form the basis of negligence.

Per the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, your employer owes you a duty of care whilst you are in the workplace and performing work-related tasks. As such, they must take reasonable steps to ensure your safety. They could do this by performing regular risk assessments and maintenance checks on equipment needed to complete your job.

If your employer were to breach this duty of care, this could result in you being injured in an accident at work.

Work Injury Claim Time Limit

You only have a certain amount of time to start your personal injury claim. This time limit can be found in the Limitation Act 1980. It states that you will typically have 3 years to start your accident at work claim from the date you were injured. 

However, there are exceptions to this 3-year time limit for minors and those who lack the mental capacity to make a claim. 

Contact our advisors today to learn what these exceptions are. Additionally, they could inform you whether you still have enough time to start your claim.

How Could An Accident At Work Caused By Oil Occur?

You could be injured in an accident at work, that was caused by oil, in various ways. Some examples include:

  • Slip and fall accidents. For example, if an oil canister was improperly stored or damaged, this could cause it to leak onto the work floor. You could then slip on this oil spillage and suffer a foot injury or shoulder injury.
  • Oil leaks from defective equipment due to it not being regularly maintained. This could cause the machine to malfunction, and you could suffer a hand injury.
  • You didn’t receive proper training on how to properly secure a basket that is used for frying items at your kitchen job. This causes the basket to drop into the hot oil, and it splashes on you, resulting in a burn injury.

However, it is important to note that not all accidents could result in a claim. To be eligible for compensation, you need to prove that your employer’s breach of duty directly caused your injury.

Contact our advisors today to receive free legal advice regarding your potential claim.

What Is Employer Negligence And How Do I Prove It?

When pursuing a personal injury claim following an accident at work, providing sufficient evidence about the accident could help. It could give details about the type of accident you were in, who was liable, and the injury you suffered. 

Some of the evidence you could use in your claim includes:

  • A completed report in the accident book  (if your workplace has one on-site).
  • Witness contact information.
  • CCTV footage of the accident.
  • A copy of your medical records stating the type of injury you suffered and the treatment you received for it.

Contact our advisors today to see whether you could make a claim if you have been injured at work. If they find your case is valid, they may connect you with a solicitor from our panel who could help you with collecting evidence for your claim.

Work Accident Compensation Payouts

If you have been injured in an accident at work, following a successful claim, general damages could compensate you for the suffering and pain you have experienced due to your injury.

When valuing this portion of settlements, many legal professionals will refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to help them. This is because the JCG provides compensation guidelines for different types of injuries, both physical and mental. We have used the compensation brackets listed in this document when producing the following table.

However, the compensation you receive could be affected by the specific factors of your claim and therefore differ from the amounts listed below. 

Compensation Guidelines

Injury Severity Notes Compensation Guidelines
Back Severe (i) A severe back injury that causes damage to the nerve roots and spinal cord. It will lead to various very serious consequences which are unusual for this type of injury, such as pain and disability of a severe nature alongside incomplete paralysis and impaired organ function. £91,090 to £160,980
Back Minor (i) A full recovery from a minor back injury, such as a sprain, takes 2-5 years without surgery. £7,890 to £12,510
Foot Very Severe The injury will cause severe permanent pain or a very serious disability, such as where the forefoot is traumatically amputated. £83,960 to £109,650
Foot Moderate A permanent deformity caused by displaced metatarsal fractures. This will also result in continuing symptoms. £13,740 to £24,990
Ankle Very Severe Injuries could include a transmalleolar fracture of the ankle with severe soft-tissue damage that results in a deformity. £50,060 to £69,700
Ankle Moderate Ligamentous tears, fractures and the like, which make it difficult to walk on uneven ground, with other issues. £13,740 to £26,590
Leg Severe (iv) Moderate injuries such as more than one fracture or fractures that are complicated in nature. These will generally affect one limb. £27,760 to £39,200
Leg Less Serious (i) The person will have reasonably recovered from a fracture but will be left with a defective gait, limp or other issues. £17,960 to £27,760
Wrist Less Severe (c) A less severe wrist injury resulting in some permanent disability, such as a degree of persisting stiffness and pain. £12,590 to £24,500
Wrist Uncomplicated (e) An Colles’ fracture that is uncomplicated in nature. In the region of £7,430

Special Damages

Additionally, the financial losses you have experienced due to your injury could be compensated within your settlement by special damages. Some examples of the losses you could claim for include:

However, to be able to claim these losses back, you will need to provide sufficient evidence about these losses. For example, invoices, payslips, and bank statements could all be used as evidence in your claim.

Contact our advisors today to see whether you could make a claim following an accident at work caused by oil and how much you could receive in compensation if you succeed.

Talk To A No Win No Fee Work Injury Claims Solicitor

A solicitor from our panel could help you with your claim if you have been injured in an accident at work that was caused by oil. They have experience handling various personal injury claims and could help you build a solid case. Additionally, they may offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement which is a type of No Win No Fee agreement.

Some of the benefits of making a claim with a No Win No Fee solicitor include:

  • You are usually not expected to pay any upfront fees to your solicitor for their services. This also includes any ongoing fees.
  • If the claim is not successful, you generally aren’t required to pay your solicitor for their services.
  • You will pay them a legally capped percentage of your compensation in the form of a success fee if your claim is successful.

Do not hesitate to contact our friendly advisors if you have any additional questions about making a claim with a No Win No Fee solicitor for work-related injuries.

How To Contact Our Team

To see whether you could make a claim if you were injured in an accident at work that was caused by oil, you can contact our advisors. Our team is available to answer your questions 24/7. Additionally, they could offer you free legal advice for your potential personal injury claim. Furthermore, if they believe you could make a claim, they may connect you with an experienced No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel, who could represent you in your claim. 

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