Office Accident Claims in Manchester

If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence while working in an office, Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors can help you to claim compensation. Our legal experts are on hand to guide you throughout the claims process, helping to get your life back on track following an office accident.

Our team - based in Manchester city centre - specialises in helping individuals every step of the way throughout legal proceedings after sustaining an injury in the workplace. We are friendly and knowledgeable, and will do our utmost to ensure you get the outcome you deserve.

Contact us today by calling 0161 200 2440 or complete an online enquiry form and we will be in touch at a time that is suitable for you.

How we work

At Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, we will work tirelessly to help you understand your office accident claim and keep you updated with our progress at all times. We have particular expertise involving incidents where employees have:

Slipped on spilled liquid or wet floors that have been cleaned
Sustained a back injury due to inadequate lifting and carrying training
Fallen downstairs
Tripped over loose wires
Sustained repetitive strain injury due to a poor workstation layout
Suffered an electric shock due to loose connections or poorly installed equipment

No matter how your injury was sustained, we will do our utmost to ensure we secure the highest possible compensation sum for you following this incident. Any compensation secured will also help to cover lost earnings for time needed off work, costly medical bills and any other costs incurred as a result of your injury.

Your employer’s responsibility

Employers have a legal duty to ensure that working environments are safe and free from hazards that could pose a potential risk to the health and wellbeing of employees. Regular risk assessments should be carried out to identify any areas where changes need to be made. Where hazards are detected, employers must take steps to reduce the likelihood that an office accident will take place.

Actions that should be taken to maintain workplace safety include:

Adequate staff training relating to health and safety
Providing safe and undamaged equipment
Storing wiring in a safe and secure manner
Using safety signs where there are hazards
Ensuring workstations are clean and tidy

In cases where employers have failed to fulfil their legal obligations and you have sustained an office injury as a result, you are entitled to claim compensation.

FAQs

What are the most common causes of office accidents?

Offices can be just as dangerous as other workplaces, particularly if employers have not taken their duty to protect employees seriously. Some of the most common causes include:

Electricity - resulting in shock injuries and electrocution
Poor maintenance - leading to slips, trips and falls
Poor lighting
Lifting heavy objects
Unsuitable office equipment
Poorly organised work stations
Improper storage of materials - such as boxes being stored on top of each other

Why choose us?

The expert office accident solicitors at Graham Coffey & Co. will do our utmost to make the claims process as simple and stress-free as possible for you, ensuring you get to focus on your recovery.

We offer:

No win, no fee legal representation
Emergency treatment, where appropriate
A private medical examination
Private medical treatment, where appropriate
Loss of earnings recovery

We will also ensure that you have the direct-dial number for the office accident specialist who is representing you. You will not have to arrange calls through a secretary or assistant. When your case handler is not available, you will be put through to another member of our team who will deal with your enquiry.

Our one-call promise

With just one phone call to Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, we will determine whether you have a viable case and will start working immediately to secure your compensation. Within 24 hours, we will arrange a free consultation with one of our injury specialists, and the initial documentation confirming your details will be sent to you for your agreement.

That same day, provided you have details of the person or party at fault, we will make contact with the defendant to start the claims process.

Get in touch

Start your office accident claim today and contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation by calling 0161 200 2440 or complete our online form and we will be in touch at a time that is convenient for you.