Slips – Offices

Offices can be surprisingly dangerous places. In 2018/19 a quite astonishing 650,208 workplace injuries were recorded in the UK, a good proportion of which happened in office environments.

We are frequently asked to assist with:-

1. Trips in offices, usually over wires, uneven flooring/carpets or open draws.
2. Falls, quite often by using chairs to reach up high rather than a ladder.
3. Slipping on wet floors or spillages.
4. Electric shocks.
5. Strains caused by lifting or over stretching.
6. Accidents caused by poor lighting.

Our expert solicitors have a wealth of experience in dealing with office-based accidents and are ready to help you obtain the compensation you deserve on a no win no fee basis.

Working from home – who is responsible?

Many of us have been asked to work from home as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. Even now that restrictions have been lifted some form of home/office hybrid working model has become common place. This has raised a number of legal questions as to who is responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur. If your employer has supplied equipment to allow you to work from home then generally speaking they should make sure that your working environment is safe and properly risk assessed. If you should suffer an injury while working from home, be it a trip, a fall or a strain injury, speak to Russell Worth solicitors to see if we can help.       

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