Loss of Income from a Work-Related Injury? Here’s What You Can Do in 2025
If you’ve been injured at work and are unable to return to your job, the financial impact can be overwhelming. Lost wages, reduced hours, or needing to switch careers entirely are just some of the challenges many people face after a workplace accident. At Stonehewer Moss Solicitors, we help injured workers across Cheshire and beyond recover compensation for lost income — including immediate support through a No Win No Fee agreement.
Whether you were hurt in a workplace accident or developed an injury over time, you may be eligible to claim compensation for the financial losses you’ve suffered as a result. This can include missed wages, loss of future earnings, and additional expenses you’ve incurred since the accident.
Common Jobs with Higher Risk of Injury
Work-related injuries can happen in any setting, but certain jobs carry a higher risk. We regularly help clients in roles such as:
- Construction site workers – often injured in falls, manual handling, or machinery incidents.
- Warehouse and logistics staff – frequently affected by lifting injuries or forklift accidents.
- Factory employees – exposed to repetitive tasks and heavy machinery.
- Care workers – at risk of back injuries from patient handling or slips in busy care settings.
- Farm and agricultural workers – often dealing with dangerous equipment or unpredictable environments.
- Office staff – even desk-based roles can lead to compensation claims following slips, trips or manual handling incidents.
Claiming for Loss of Earnings
Compensation for lost income can cover more than just the wages you missed immediately after the accident. If your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or force you into lower-paid work, your solicitor will also account for future financial loss when calculating your claim. In more serious cases, you may be entitled to claim for loss of earning capacity or pension impact.
Supporting documents such as payslips, P60s, or a letter from your employer will help us demonstrate what you’ve lost — and what you’re likely to lose in the future. Our experienced solicitors will ensure that every financial impact of your injury is considered.
How No Win No Fee Works in 2025
At Stonehewer Moss, most of our work-related injury claims are handled on a No Win No Fee basis. This means:
- You don’t pay anything upfront.
- You only pay a success fee if your claim is successful (capped at 25%).
- If the claim doesn’t succeed, you owe us nothing.
This arrangement allows you to pursue your claim with peace of mind and without financial risk.
Time Limits and Getting Started
For most injury claims, you have three years from the date of the accident — or the date your injury was diagnosed — to begin your claim. However, it’s always best to speak with a solicitor as early as possible. Acting quickly means we can preserve important evidence and get the process moving sooner, especially when income loss is ongoing.
Start Your Workplace Injury Claim Today
If you’ve lost income due to a work-related injury in the past three years, contact Stonehewer Moss for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll explain your options clearly and help you access the compensation you’re entitled to.
