Serious Injury · Accidents at Work
Serious Accidents at Work Claims
Specialist advice for those who have suffered serious injuries in workplace accidents.
Part of our wider Serious Injury Claims services
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Serious workplace accidents can cause catastrophic, life-changing injuries
Serious workplace accidents can have devastating and long-lasting consequences. At PDA Law, we act for workers who have suffered serious injuries at work — including industrial accidents, falls from height, machinery incidents and construction site injuries.
We focus on complex, multi-track claims where the injury has had a significant and lasting impact on the worker's life and livelihood. We do not handle minor workplace injury claims.
Types of Serious Workplace Accident
- Falls from height — scaffolding, ladders, roofs and elevated platforms
- Machinery and equipment accidents causing serious injury
- Construction site accidents and building site injuries
- Industrial accidents in factories and manufacturing environments
- Forklift and vehicle accidents in the workplace
- Electrical accidents causing serious burns or injury
- Trench collapses and excavation accidents
Employer Duties & Your Rights
Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment. Where that duty has been breached and serious injury has resulted, you may have a claim for compensation.
We advise on claims arising from breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, the Work at Height Regulations and other relevant legislation.
Serious Injuries in Workplace Accidents
Workplace accidents can cause a wide range of serious injuries. The most common serious injuries we deal with include:
Judicial College Guidelines
What You May Be Entitled To
We understand that at this stage, understanding the potential value of your claim is important — both for peace of mind and for planning ahead. The figures below are general damages guidelines from the Judicial College Guidelines (16th Edition), the reference used by courts and insurers across England and Wales.
These figures cover pain, suffering and loss of amenity only. In serious injury cases, the total value of a claim is often substantially higher once special damages are included — past and future care costs, loss of earnings, rehabilitation, specialist equipment and home adaptations.
Every case is different. Jonathan Cloudsdale will give you a realistic, honest assessment of what your specific claim may be worth — at no cost and with no obligation.
Accidents at Work
Total deafness and loss of speech
£133,810 – £171,680
Complete hearing loss with loss of speech
Total deafness (both ears)
£110,750 – £133,810
Complete bilateral hearing loss
Total loss of hearing in one ear
£38,210 – £55,570
Complete unilateral hearing loss
Severe tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss
£36,260 – £55,570
Severe tinnitus combined with significant NIHL
Moderate tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss
£18,180 – £36,260
Moderate tinnitus with moderate NIHL
Mild tinnitus with some NIHL
£15,370 – £18,180
Mild tinnitus combined with some hearing loss
Slight tinnitus with slight NIHL
£8,890 – £15,370
Slight or occasional tinnitus with slight NIHL
Slight NIHL without tinnitus
Up to £8,560
Slight noise-induced hearing loss only
Serious hand injuries
£35,390 – £75,550
Significant loss of function or dexterity
Less serious hand injury
£17,640 – £35,390
Significant but less severe hand injury
Total blindness (both eyes)
Around £327,940
Complete loss of sight in both eyes
Total loss of one eye
£66,920 – £80,210
Complete loss of sight in one eye
Serious but incomplete loss of vision in one eye
£28,900 – £48,040
Significant but incomplete vision loss in one eye
| Injury Type | Guideline Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total deafness and loss of speech | £133,810 – £171,680 | Complete hearing loss with loss of speech |
| Total deafness (both ears) | £110,750 – £133,810 | Complete bilateral hearing loss |
| Total loss of hearing in one ear | £38,210 – £55,570 | Complete unilateral hearing loss |
| Severe tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss | £36,260 – £55,570 | Severe tinnitus combined with significant NIHL |
| Moderate tinnitus and noise-induced hearing loss | £18,180 – £36,260 | Moderate tinnitus with moderate NIHL |
| Mild tinnitus with some NIHL | £15,370 – £18,180 | Mild tinnitus combined with some hearing loss |
| Slight tinnitus with slight NIHL | £8,890 – £15,370 | Slight or occasional tinnitus with slight NIHL |
| Slight NIHL without tinnitus | Up to £8,560 | Slight noise-induced hearing loss only |
| Serious hand injuries | £35,390 – £75,550 | Significant loss of function or dexterity |
| Less serious hand injury | £17,640 – £35,390 | Significant but less severe hand injury |
| Total blindness (both eyes) | Around £327,940 | Complete loss of sight in both eyes |
| Total loss of one eye | £66,920 – £80,210 | Complete loss of sight in one eye |
| Serious but incomplete loss of vision in one eye | £28,900 – £48,040 | Significant but incomplete vision loss in one eye |
Your claim may be worth significantly more than the figures above.
Special damages — care costs, loss of earnings, rehabilitation, equipment and home adaptations — are calculated individually and often substantially exceed the general damages figure. Speak to Jonathan Cloudsdale for a realistic, confidential assessment.
Source: Judicial College Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases, 16th Edition. Figures are for general damages only and are subject to judicial discretion. Correct as at publication date.
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“A fall from scaffolding left me with a serious spinal injury and unable to return to my trade. Jonathan secured interim payments that funded my rehabilitation and ultimately a settlement that covered my future care and lost earnings.”
Brian C.
Serious fall from height — spinal injury, Cheshire
Testimonials reflect individual client experiences. Results may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case.
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Jonathan has over 10 years' specialist experience in complex personal injury, military claims, industrial disease and catastrophic injuries. He has achieved multiple six-figure settlements in high-value cases.
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