Figures from the Health and Safety Executive show that around 6 million working days are lost due to workplace injury each year. In  2006/07 there were 274,000 reportable injuries, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS). This equates to roughly one injury for every one hundred workers. There were 28,000 major injuries and 241 fatalities in the workplace.

The commonest causes of major injury at work are slips and trips. These account for nearly 40% of reported cases. In total there are close to 11,000 incidents. The next most common types of major work related injuries are those sustained while handling, lifting or carrying. These account for 15% of all major injuries.

Falling from a height accounts for about 3,500 injuries at work. In most cases the fall is from a height of less than 2 metres. A similar number of major injuries are the result of being struck by a moving or falling object.

Only about 40% of major workplace accidents are reported and, for the self-employed, the rate drops to under 4%. It is estimated that 70% of injuries at work could be prevented if employers put proper safety controls in place.

At South West Accident Helpline a specialist team of personal injury lawyers will work on your claim on your behalf in order to achieve the highest level of compensation for you.

We realise that whilst obtaining compensation is important, those who have suffered an injury, and their families, may need additional help and support which is not always readily available to many accident victims and their families. This is a service that we are proud to offer, and treat with paramount importance.