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Inadequate Training Accident At Work Claims
Use our guide to explore how you could be eligible to start an inadequate training compensation claim.
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Inadequate Training Accident At Work Claims
Use our guide to explore how you could be eligible to start an inadequate training compensation claim.
Can I Claim Compensation For An Injury Caused By Inadequate Training?
With 604,000 people experiencing a non-fatal injury at work between 2023 and 2024 alone, as reported by the Health and Safety Executive, workplace accidents can be common. Not all of these will have been a result of inadequate training. With this said, injuries can easily occur if you’ve not been given proper training on machinery, how to use equipment or hazard awareness.
It can feel daunting to make an accident at work claim, but if you’ve been injured because your employer failed to train you for your job role adequately, you are entitled to seek compensation. Our solicitors here at JF Law are experts in inadequate training compensation claims and can help you navigate your own claim.
Read on to learn more about starting an accident at work claim or use the contact details below to get in touch with us.
- Call us on 0151 375 9916
- Use our contact us form
Who Can Make Inadequate Training Compensation Claims?
Those who suffer an injury while carrying out work duties may be eligible to make inadequate training compensation claims.
You could be eligible to make an accident at work claim, provided that your case satisfies the eligibility requirements. To prove this, we must establish that negligence occurred, which we can prove through three elements:
- Your employer owed you a duty of care
- This duty was breached
- Their breach led to you experiencing an injury
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, employers owe their employees a duty of care to take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure their safety. They can uphold this by:
- Supplying personal protective equipment
- Undertaking regular risk assessments
- Ensuring that all employees are given adequate and sufficient training for their job roles and duties
Your employer should also adhere to any relevant legislation as well as the guidance laid down by the Health and Safety Executive, which is responsible for governing workplace safety in Great Britain.
If you’re unsure whether your claim would satisfy these requirements, get in touch with us today. Our advisors can give you a no-obligation and completely free consultation.
Can I Still Claim If I Wasn’t Trained For A Job But Did It Anyway?
Yes, you could still claim if you weren’t trained for a job but did it anyway. Depending on your level of contribution to either the accident or to the injury itself, will depend on how much your compensation is impacted.
If your actions contributed to the accident, your case would become a split liability claim. This means if you are 50% at fault for the accident, you would receive 50% of your compensation.
Whereas, if you contributed to your injury, it would be impacted by contributory negligence. Similarly, if it were proven that your actions contributed towards the injury by say 40%, you would receive 60% of your compensation.
If you still did a job without the proper training and ended up injured, contact us today. Our advisors can offer a free case check.
What Injuries Could Occur As a Result Of Insufficient Training?
- Manual handling injuries: failure to adequately train employees on proper manual handling techniques can result in severe back injuries, strains or sprains. Improper manual handling can also lead to musculoskeletal injuries.
- Slips, trips and falls: if you work in construction or on scaffolding, without adequate training, this might lead to the improper use of ladders, potentially resulting in falls, which can lead to a range of injuries.
- Chemical burns or hazardous substance injuries: a lack of training in handling or storing chemicals could lead to respiratory issues, chemical burns to the skin or even organ damage.
- Machinery injuries: using complex machinery without adequate training could increase the risk of severe injuries such as crush injuries or broken bones.
These aren’t the only ways in which injuries can occur as a result of insufficient training, so if you were injured in a different way, please contact us today. Our advisors are happy to discuss any questions you may have about inadequate training compensation claims.
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How Much Inadequate Training Compensation Could Be Awarded?
The amount of compensation that can be awarded in inadequate training compensation claims depends on the severity of the injuries you sustained. In addition, your compensation could be made up of two different heads of claim, called general and special damages.
General damages can include things like the physical and mental impact that your injuries have had on you. General damages can also consider the impact that your injuries have had on your day-to-day life, commonly known as any loss of amenity.
When calculating general damages, professionals can consider frameworks such as the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), a document that categorises injury types and provides compensation brackets.
Our table below shows suggestive payouts for injuries caused by inadequate training from the JCG. Please note that the top entry has not been taken from the JCG.
| Injury | Notes | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| A number of severe injuries as well as special damages | Multiple serious injuries and special damages such as childcare costs | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Paralysis Tetraplegia (also known as Quadriplegia) | Senses and ability to communicate will be impacted | £396,140 to £493,000 |
| Paralysis Paraplegia | The impact on life expectancy, age and sexual function will impact how much is awarded | £267,340 to £346,890 |
| Brain and Head Injury Very Severe | Little to no language function and ability to communicate will be affected | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| Brain and Head Injury Moderately Severe | Large dependence on others for care, disabilities could be physical or mental | £267,340 to £344,150 |
| Back Injury Severe (i) | Damage to spinal cord and nerve roots | £111,150 to £196,450 |
| Back Injury Severe (ii) | Impaired mobility, nerve root damage and impact to bowel and bladder function | £90,510 to £107,910 |
| Leg Injury Severe (ii) Very Serious | Permanent mobility issues, where injuries have taken a number of years to heal | £66,920 to £109,290 |
| Shoulder Injury Severe | Resulting in significant disability and neck injuries | £23,430 to £58,610 |
| Knee Injury Moderate (i) | Dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscus which results in minor instability | £18,110 to £31,960 |
Can Inadequate Training Compensation Claims Cover Other Damages?
Yes, compensation for inadequate training claims can cover financial damages incurred as a result of your injuries. These special damages could consider:
- Loss of earnings, current or future
- Medical costs
- Costs of care
- Adaptations to your home or vehicle
However, in order to claim these damages, you must hold evidence of these economic losses. This might include payslips, invoices or bank statements, which we could help you compile. Get in touch with us today to learn how inadequate training compensation could help you.
How Long Is The Time Limit When Claiming For A Lack Of Training Injury?
The time limit for any type of personal injury claim is typically 3 years from the date of the accident, as established in the Limitation Act 1980.
With this said, there are two exceptions to this time limit.
These apply to claimants who are unable to bring their claim within the time limit, such as those who are under 18 at the time of the accident or those who lack the mental capacity to make a claim.
For minors, they will have 3 years from the date of their 18th birthday, whereas those lacking the mental capacity will have 3 years from the date of their full recovery, where this is possible.
In both situations, a litigation friend could be used. This is typically a trusted adult who can act on behalf of someone else; they have some responsibilities, such as acting in the claimant’s best interests and discussing their claim with their solicitor.
We could help you to apply to this role, or alternatively, the courts have the power to appoint you. Contact us to explore whether your claim would still fall within the time limit. In addition to discussing time limits and litigation friends, an advisor can discuss other steps involved in making inadequate training compensation claims.
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How Can I Prove That My Injury Happened Because My Employer Didn’t Provide Me With Adequate Training?
To prove that your injury happened as a result of your employer’s failure to uphold the duty of care they owed to you, you will need evidence. These can be documents such as:
- A copy of your training records, of any training you have received in work or for your job role
- Your workplace accident book should detail the date and the details of the incident
- Medical records, such as GP records, to show any treatment, diagnosis or prescriptions for the injuries you sustained
- Contact details from anyone who might’ve witnessed the accident
- CCTV footage of the accident
- Any correspondence between you and your employer
- Photographs of any visible injuries
Our solicitors could help you in gathering this evidence, so that you can focus on your recovery after experiencing a workplace accident. Get in touch with us today to learn how else our specialists could help with inadequate training compensation claims.
Do I Need A Solicitor When Making An Inadequate Training Compensation Claim?
You don’t need a solicitor to make an inadequate training compensation claim, but instructing a legal representative can give you a better chance of a successful case. Our solicitors here at JF Law have years of experience in accident at work claims, and can help you navigate the claims process.
They work on a No Win No Fee basis under a Conditional Fee Agreement. An arrangement like this can be helpful for claimants because it means that you’d have no upfront solicitor’s fees for them to begin working on your case.
You’d also have no solicitor’s fees to make in order for your case to progress, and if your claim were to fail, you still wouldn’t be any solicitor’s fees.
Only if your claim was successful would a small sucess fee be deducted as a percentage from your compensation. This success fee is limited in accordance with the Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 to ensure that you receive the majority of your compensation.
Our solicitors can offer support through every step of the claims process. Whether this involves helping you gather evidence or arranging independent medical assessments, they are committed to providing you with a personalised service throughout your claim.
Contact Our No Win No Fee Solicitors
Our advisors can connect you with one of our expert solicitors to get the ball rolling with your own claim. They can offer you a free case check and help you explore your options when making an inadequate training compensation claim.
To get in touch with our advisors today, you can:
- Call us on 0151 375 9916
- Use our contact us form
Learn More
Why not read our other guides on:
- How to claim for a foot injury at work
- Delivery driver accident claims
- Eye injury at work claim
Helpful External Resources
- Managing sick leave and a return to work, from the HSE
- Guidance on back pain from the NHS
- The overview of Statutory Sick Pay
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