Care Work Injury Claims Solicitors
If you’ve sustained an injury as a care worker due to an accident at work, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our specialist personal injury solicitors today to discuss your workplace injury claim and start the process of securing the compensation you deserve.
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Meet Your Care work Accident Solicitors
Stonehewer Moss are specialists in personal injury law with a proven track record in securing compensation through successful Care Work Claims. We offer a no-win, no-fee claims service to ease financial pressure, along with a free initial consultation to help you decide if we’re the right solicitors for your Care Work Claims.
We take pride in delivering a personal, friendly, and compassionate service. Our firm is accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), demonstrating our expertise in personal injury law.
Common Accidents for Care Workers
Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common accidents affecting care workers. These incidents often occur due to wet floors, uneven surfaces, cluttered corridors, or spilled liquids in busy care environments. The fast-paced nature of the role — often involving carrying equipment or assisting patients — increases the risk. Resulting injuries such as sprains, fractures, or back strains can significantly impact a carer’s ability to carry out daily tasks and may require time off work or long-term recovery.
Lifting and Moving Patients
Lifting injuries are widespread in the care sector due to the physical demands of assisting patients with limited mobility. Without proper equipment or help, carers face serious risk of injury. Tasks such as moving individuals from beds, wheelchairs, or baths often involve awkward positions or sudden strain, leading to back pain, muscle injuries, or long-term joint issues.
Violence and Assault
Care workers may be exposed to violence or aggression from patients dealing with mental health challenges, cognitive conditions like dementia, or emotional distress. Incidents such as pushing, hitting, or grabbing can result in physical injuries and emotional trauma. These unpredictable situations highlight the risks carers face while supporting vulnerable individuals.
Care Worker Accident Claim Statistics
Care workers operate in diverse environments — including care homes, nursing facilities, private residences, and hospitals — providing essential support to those in need.
Unfortunately, this vital work can come with risks. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the human health and social work sector saw an average of 82,000 non-fatal injuries per year between 2018 and 2021. These figures reflect the scale of workplace injuries in the care industry and the need for proper protection and legal support when accidents happen.
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Who Is Responsible for My Accident at Work?
Responsibility for workplace accidents involving carers typically falls on the employer. Under UK law, employers have a duty of care to ensure a safe working environment, which includes providing proper training, appropriate equipment (like hoists for lifting), and maintaining safe premises.
If an employer fails to meet health and safety standards, they can be held liable for injuries resulting from accidents such as slips, trips, falls, or lifting incidents.
However, if the accident is caused by a third party, such as a patient or visitor, liability may also extend to them. In all cases, carers injured at work may be entitled to compensation by making a personal injury claim.
How much compensation am I entitled to?
The amount of compensation you could be entitled to depends on various factors, such as the severity of your injuries, how long it will take for you to recover from your injuries, and whether or not you have suffered any long-term effects as a result of your accident (e.g. long-term disability).
Compensation is awarded to cover both the physical and financial impact of an injury on an individual. For a more accurate valuation of your claim, we recommend speaking with one of our personal injury solicitors in a free, 30-minute consultation.
Expert Solicitors for Care Work Injury Claims
Stonehewer Moss Solicitors are a specialist personal injury law firm with over 20 years of experience supporting care workers injured on the job.
We’re accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), a recognised mark of our expertise in handling complex workplace injury claims, including those involving lifting injuries, slips, trips, or assaults in care settings.
If you’ve been injured while working in a care home or community care role, we offer a free 30-minute consultation to help you understand your legal rights and discuss whether you may be entitled to compensation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The amount you can claim for a care work injury depends on the severity of the injury, how it has affected your ability to work, and any financial losses you’ve experienced. Common injuries in care work include back injuries from lifting patients, arm or wrist injuries from repetitive tasks, and even chronic pain from overexertion. More serious cases—like head injuries from falls or slips—may result in higher compensation. Claims generally include both physical suffering and lost earnings.
Care workers are often injured due to heavy lifting, slips on wet floors, violent incidents involving patients, or unsafe working conditions in homes or care facilities. Injuries may involve the back, shoulders, or neck, especially when manual handling procedures are not properly followed. Lack of training or staff shortages can also increase risk.
Yes, you can claim compensation for a care work injury without putting your job at risk. Care workers have the legal right to make a personal injury claim if they’ve been hurt due to unsafe working conditions, lack of proper training, or heavy lifting without support. Your employer cannot legally dismiss or punish you for making a valid claim, and in most cases, the compensation is paid by the employer’s insurance—not out of their own pocket.
You usually have three years from the date of the injury—or from the date you became aware it was work-related—to make a care work injury claim. However, it’s often easier to gather evidence, like incident reports or medical records, shortly after the accident, so starting early is always recommended.