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Accidents in the Office - Personal Injury Claims for Office Workers

Introduction to Personal Injury Claims for Office Workers
  About Office Staff Injured at Work
Common Accidents suffered by Office Workers
  Examples of common injuries suffered by Office Workers
News Stories we have published about Office Accident Claims we have dealt with
  Injured Office Workers' Stories
Personal Injury Claim Advice for Office Workers
  How to start a claim for compensation after an accident in an office

Introduction to Personal Injury Claims for Office Workers

About Office Staff Injured at Work

Compared to building sites, warehouses and oil rigs etc, offices may not be one of the most dangerous places to work; however, they are still subject to their own share of risks and dangers and office workers are injured every day in accidents which could have been easily prevented.

Workplace Regulations impose duties on employers to protect their staff and visitors from injuries at work and offices are no exception.   At Thompsons Solicitors, we have over 90 years experience of dealing with personal injury compensation claims and we have teams of specialist lawyers and solicitors based regionally around the UK who have an in-depth knowledge of the workplace regulations.

If you have been injured at work in an office and the accident was someone else's fault, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim. To find out if Thompsons Solicitors can help you on a cost free basis, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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Common Accidents suffered by Office Workers

Examples of common injuries suffered by Office Workers

Below, you will find just a few examples of some of the most common types of accidents and injuries suffered by office workers.  If the circumstances of your individual accident are not listed below, we may still be able to help with a claim for compensation.  Contact us to discuss your specific case with no obligation on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claims forms.

Slips, Trips and Falls in the office

Slips and Trips in the office are a very common accident.  Cables from electrical equipment which have not been secured safely, boxes, files or other objects left lying on the floor, damaged carpets and spillages on hard floors can all lead to injuries caused by slips, trips and falls.

It is very important that all offices are risk assessed and inspected for hazards.  Floor spaces should be kept clean and clear from clutter at all times and floor coverings such as carpets, rugs and tiles should all be well-maintained and repaired if any damage is found.

Electric Shocks and Burns

Offices generally contain a number of different electrical objects from printers, photocopiers, PC's and scanners to kettles, shredders and fax machines.  All electronic equipment should be in full working order and maintained to a high standard to avoid accidents such as electric shocks. 

Staff should also have received training on how to operate machinery in the office as certain machines can reach a very high temperature and something as simple as trying to remove a paper jam from inside a printer can result in a nasty burn if skin comes into contact with hot metal parts.

Falls from Height

Even though, enormous heights may not be involved, it is still very important that office workers are protected from falls from height.  If there is a storeroom or filing room for example and it is necessary to reach items stored above head-height, an appropriate set of ladders should be provided.

It is unfortunately seen as normal practice in some offices to stand on chairs, tables or makeshift steps to reach high objects which is totally unacceptable and can lead to nasty accidents and injuries.

Asbestos-Related Diseases

Thompsons have dealt with many different claims in the past for people who have developed asbestos-related diseases after being negligently exposed to asbestos by their employers whilst working in an office.

Thompsons Solicitors are experts in recovering compensation for asbestos related illnesses and other industrial diseases.  We have also written an information page for people who have recently been exposed to asbestos but have not developed an illness.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

All gas appliances in a workplace such as central heating boilers and gas fires need to be regularly checked and properly maintained.

In the past, Thompsons have successfully dealt with personal injury claims for office workers who have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of exposure to dangerous fumes at work.

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News Stories we have published about Office Accident Claims we have dealt with

 Injured Office Workers' Stories

We have published many news stories on our website about personal injury claims we have dealt with for injured office workers.  To read a selection of these, follow the links below or to read all our news stories, visit our Personal Injury News page.

30th December 2011 - Civil servant receives compensation after cleaner caused tripping hazard

10th May 2011 - HMRC pays damages to disabled employee trapped by lift in office building

13th April 2011 - Jobcentre employees receive compensation for exposure to noxious fumes

30th November 2010 - North East Woman receives substantial damages following office injury

28th September 2010 - Cancer victim calls on former workmates to come forward over asbestos exposure at Inland Revenue

11th May 2010 - Double tragedy for asbestos cancer victim

21st January 2010 - Family’s plea for information about asbestos exposure

7th September 2009  - Trip causes back problems for pregnant mum

31st July 2009 - £10,000 for council worker forced to work on broken chair

21st April 2009 - Fractured ankle caused by fall

20th February 2009 - Faulty stair leads to PCS member’s disability

15th April 2008 - Office Worker exposed to asbestos is awarded compensation

7th November 2007 - London Underground to pay over £23,000 damages to Brentford woman injured while visiting offices at Golders Green Underground Station

If you would like to discuss an accident you have had at work in an office to find out if you are entitled to make a personal injury claim, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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Personal Injury Claim Advice for Office Workers

How to start a claim for compensation after an accident in an office

If you or anyone you know has suffered an injury, illness or disease which was not their fault, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.

There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury compensation claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.

Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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