Find Out If You Get Full Pay If You’re Injured At Work

Have you been involved in a workplace accident? If so, you might be wondering, “Do I get full pay if I’m injured at work?” In this guide, we’ll explain everything that you need to know about getting paid after an injury, including information on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

If you have been injured in the workplace, whether you receive full pay while you are off work recovering will entirely depend on your employment contract. If your employer does not provide full pay while you are off sick, you may be worried about how you will cope during this time.

So, in this guide, we will not only look at whether you could be eligible to claim statutory sick pay while you are off work, but we will also examine if you could make an accident at work claim. The reason for this is as part of a personal injury claim, you could be in receipt of special damages, which covers the financial losses you experience due to your injury.

This guide will explain the differences between a sick pay policy and SSP, and how an accident at work claim could help you recoup financial losses caused by your injuries. If you are thinking of making a compensation claim, then as part of that claim you could be awarded compensation for any lost earnings which have been caused by your injury. It is possible to make this type of claim using a solicitor that works on a No Win No Fee basis.

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  1. Do I Get Full Pay If Injured At Work?
  2. Can I Claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)?
  3. Can I Claim Loss of Earnings After An Accident At Work?
  4. Claim For Workplace Accidents On A No Win No Fee Basis
  5. More Useful Resources About Workplace Accident Claims

Do I Get Full Pay If Injured At Work?

If you were involved in an accident at work, you may be wondering, ‘do I get full pay if injured at work?’ If so, it may be useful to read the terms of your contract of employment. This should state whether or not your workplace has a sick pay policy. Some companies may have sick pay schemes, offering you some or full pay for a certain amount of absence.

However, there is no requirement for your employer to give you full pay for your time off. Therefore, if your employer does not offer a sick pay scheme, you may be eligible to receive SSP. This is a sick pay scheme run by the Government and paid by your employer.

For more information on this, contact one of our advisors today.

Can I Claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)?

If your employment contract states that they do not pay for sick days, you may be eligible to receive Statutory Sick Pay, or SSP. However, there is an eligibility criteria you must meet to receive this:

  • You must be an employee, and have done some work for your company
  • You must have been sick for more than three consecutive days, including non-working days
  • You must earn an average of at least £123.00 per week

If you meet this criteria, you may be eligible to receive statutory sick pay. However, your pay may be reduced and you may not receive your full usual amount.

  • The statutory sick pay figure is £116.75 a week
  • This can last for up to 28 weeks

However, if your employer’s negligent actions caused your injury and you took time off work to recover, you may be eligible to claim for financial losses in a personal injury claim.

Keep reading to learn more about making an accident at work claim. Or, contact our team of advisors today for more information.

Can I Claim Loss of Earnings After An Accident At Work? 

All employers owe their employees a duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA). This means they need to make sure that you’re safe while you’re working.

To be eligible to make an accident at work claim:

  • Your employer must owe you a duty of care
  • They must breach this duty
  • This must cause your injury

There are two forms of compensation you may be awarded if you make a successful claim: general damages and special damages. General damages may compensate you for the injuries you sustained due to your employer’s negligent actions.

Special damages cover the financial losses your injuries have caused. For example, this might include lost earnings. You can still claim for lost earnings even if you have been receiving SSP. This heading can also cover the cost of things like prescriptions, childcare, and travel.

However, please note that to receive special damages, you must provide evidence of all the losses you incurred. Contact our team today to learn more about evidence in personal injury claims.

Claim For Workplace Accidents On A No Win No Fee Basis

Now that we’ve answered the question, “Do I get full pay if I’m injured at work?” let’s talk about how our panel of solicitors could help you. If you choose to make a claim with an expert from our panel, they can help you gather evidence, understand legal terminology, and guide you through the claims process.

Our panel work on a No Win No Fee basis. They can provide their services under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). One of the benefits of these kinds of agreements is that you don’t need to pay any upfront or ongoing fees for your solicitor’s work.

In fact, you only need to pay a success fee to your solicitor if you make a successful claim. This is taken from your compensation as a small percentage that has a legal cap.

To find out if you are eligible to make a workplace accident claim, contact one of our advisors today:

More Useful Resources About Workplace Accident Claims

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