If you sustained an injury after you stood on a nail at work, you may wonder whether you’re eligible to make a personal injury claim. Employers have a duty of care to prevent the risk of injury to employees. If this is breached and you sustain an injury, this is negligence, and you could be owed compensation.
Throughout this guide, we will explore the eligibility criteria to make a personal injury claim and other key aspects of the claims process, such as how long you have to claim and what evidence you could acquire to support your case.
Additionally, personal injury settlements will be discussed, including how they are calculated and what they can consist of.
Furthermore, we will provide information on work injury claim solicitors and the benefits of working with one who offers their services on a No Win No Fee basis.
For more information, you can get in touch with an advisor from our team. To reach them, you can:
- Call the number above.
- Use the live chat feature below.
- Fill out our contact form.
I Stood On A Nail At Work – Can I Claim?
Can I Claim If I’ve Stood On A Nail At Work?
As previously mentioned, your employer owes you a duty of care in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This central piece of health and safety legislation states that they must take all reasonably practicable steps to prevent injury to employees when they are completing work tasks or while they are in the workplace.
If you stood on a nail at work, you may be eligible to make a personal injury claim if you can prove that your employer breached the duty of care they owed you and caused you harm as a result. This is the definition of negligence.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with an advisor from our team to find out if you have a valid accident at work claim.
Examples Of Employer Negligence
There are several steps an employer can take to uphold their duty of care, including carrying out regular risk assessments, providing adequate training and any necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
A failure to do so could cause you to sustain an injury at work. For example:
- Your employer may not have provided you with the correct personal protective equipment (PPE), such as puncture-resistant boots when working on a construction site. As a result, you may have stood on a nail and suffered a puncture wound to your foot in a construction accident.
- Nails may have been left on the floor after furniture is built in an office. Consequently, you may have injured your foot after standing on the nail in an office accident.
Not all accidents and injuries at work will lead to you having valid grounds to seek personal injury compensation. To discuss your specific case, please get in touch with our advisors as they can assess whether you are eligible to claim.
Is There A Work Injury Claim Time Limit?
The Limitation Act 1980 establishes the personal injury claim time limit within which legal proceedings must be started. You typically have 3 years to begin your claim from the date you suffered your injuries.
However, there may be exceptions to the time limit. If you would like to learn more about these, please get in touch via the number above.
Work Injury Claim Calculator – What Could You Receive?
If you stood on a nail and injured yourself at work, you could potentially be awarded workplace accident compensation to address the physical and mental pain and suffering that you have experienced as a result of your injuries. This is awarded under general damages, one of the heads of claim that will form your settlement following a successful case.
We have included figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), a document that is used by legal professionals when valuing general damages.
However, these are only guideline compensation amounts and are not necessarily reflective of what you will receive. This is due to each workplace injury claim being unique, meaning your settlement can differ depending on the specific circumstances of your case.
Compensation Table
| Injury | Severity Level | Compensation Bracket - Guideline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot | Very severe | £83,960 to £109,650 | Cases involving the loss of a substantial portion of the heel which results in a gross restriction of mobility. |
| Foot | Severe | £41,970 to £70,030 | This bracket includes cases involving an unusually severe injury to a single foot. For example a disability that prevents the person from wearing ordinary shoes. |
| Foot | Serious | £24,990 to £39,200 | Injuries that cause permanent pain from traumatic arthritis or the risk of future arthritis. |
| Foot | Modest | Up to £13,740 | Injuries, such as puncture wounds, that cause ongoing symptoms. |
| Toe | Severe | £13,740 to £21,070 | This bracket includes injuries causing severe damage and ongoing symptoms that are significant. |
| Toe | Moderate | Up to £9,600 | A laceration injury to one or more toes. |
Claiming For Special Damages In A Work Injury Claim
You could also be awarded compensation to reimburse you for the monetary losses that you incur due to your injuries. This could account for:
- Loss of earnings
- The cost of home renovations
- Care costs
- Medical expenses
- Travel costs
It is important to provide evidence of any financial losses that have been incurred via receipts, invoices, bank statements or pay slips.
If you would like to find out more about how personal injury settlements and the compensation you could be awarded after making a successful claim, call the number above. An advisor from our team can provide you with a personalised valuation of your claim.
What Evidence Could I Use To Support My Claim If I’ve Stood On A Nail At Work?
It is important to prove that you stood on a nail and injured yourself at work due to employer negligence. To do this, you could collect evidence such as:
- A copy of your medical records
- A copy of the incident report made in the accident at work book
- CCTV footage of the incident
- Pictures of your injuries and/or any hazards that contributed to the accident
- A diary of symptoms and the physical and emotional impact of your injuries
- Witness contact details
A solicitor from our panel can help you gather this evidence if you need assistance. Please get in touch with an advisor from our team who can provide more details on the services they could offer to help you seek compensation.
Our Panel Of No Win No Fee Solicitors Could Help You Claim For An Accident At The Workplace
If you sustained an injury after you stood on a nail at work due to employer negligence and are eligible to make a claim, you might find it useful to seek legal representation. An accident at work solicitor from our panel could assist you with the claims process. They can use their years of experience to cover all bases of your claim.
Additionally, they typically work under No Win No Fee terms, specifically offering a Conditional Fee Agreement, which means you do not have to pay for the services they provide upfront or throughout the duration of your claim.
Moreover, if your claim is unsuccessful and you do not receive compensation, no payment is needed for the work they have completed on your case.
The payment that you will owe your solicitor will come in the form of a success fee which is taken from your settlement. However, this is only taken if your claim succeeds. Also, it is subject to a legal cap which means you won’t be overcharged.
Our advisors are available to offer you free advice pertaining to your potential accident at work claim. Additionally, they may connect you with a solicitor from our panel, provided you have legitimate grounds to seek personal injury compensation. To contact them, you can:
- Call the number above.
- Use the live chat feature below.
- Fill out our contact form.
Learn More About Claiming Compensation For An Injury At Work
Below, we have included some more of our own guides that could be of use to you when looking to make a work injury claim:
- What do you need to claim for an injury in the workplace?
- How do I make a claim for an injury at work?
- Average payouts for trip at work compensation
Furthermore, we have provided you with additional reading that could be beneficial:
- Managing Risks and Risk Assessments At Work – Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- First Aid – NHS
- Request CCTV footage of yourself – GOV
Thank you for reading our guide exploring when you could be eligible to make a claim if you stood on a nail at work and became injured. If you have any other questions, please get in touch with our advisors.
Writer Beck Pickering
Editor Meg Martin
