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Broken Wrist at Work Claims in London
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A broken wrist can be a serious injury that causes a lot of pain, disruption, and, in some cases, long-term suffering. Therefore, if you’ve broken your wrist in a workplace accident, you could be entitled to compensation. As such, we’ve produced this guide to explain how broken wrist at work claims work. Whether your accident happened in the City, Canary Wharf, on Oxford Street, or at a construction site in Hackney, we’ll show you exactly what’s involved.
Personal Injury Solicitors London can help you manage the claims process from beginning to end. Our expertise means we can assess your case, build a robust claim, and seek the full compensation you deserve for your pain, lost earnings, and any future costs. Our solicitors handle a wide variety of London claims and know how to approach employers or insurers to secure your best outcome.
We encourage you to read on if you’re thinking about making a claim for a broken wrist at work. If you’d rather start your enquiry straight away, you can contact our team online or call 020 7362 2085.
When Broken Wrist At Work Claims Are Possible
You can typically make a broken wrist at work claim if your accident was due to someone else’s negligence or a breach of health and safety duties. The UK has strict laws, such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, requiring employers to keep you reasonably safe at work. When they fall short, and you get injured as a result, you may be entitled to seek compensation.
Eligibility criteria include:
You were owed a duty of care by your employer (this is almost always the case if you’re an employee or agency worker).
Your employer or another responsible party breached this duty by failing to act reasonably or safely.
The breach directly caused an accident in which your wrist was broken.
It doesn’t matter if the accident happened in a London office, warehouse, shop, school, hospital, or construction site, if the above criteria apply, you should consider a claim. Even if you’re unsure if you were partly to blame, you may still have a case.
If you’d like us to check if you’re eligible to claim, why not call today? There’s no obligation to take matters any further, but we’ll assess your case and answer your questions for free.
Common Reasons For Starting Broken Wrist At Work Claims
Employers are legally required to manage workplace risks and prevent accidents. Unfortunately, lapses are surprisingly common, even in modern offices, busy retail spaces or industrial settings across London. Here are typical situations that may give rise to a broken wrist at work claim, especially where employer negligence plays a role:
Falls from height – Poorly secured ladders or missing guardrails on scaffolding in construction sites around Stratford or Southwark.
Manual handling accidents – Lifting heavy crates at warehouses in Park Royal or Brent Cross without proper training or equipment.
Falling objects – Boxes falling from high shelves in supermarkets or storerooms, sometimes due to unsafe stacking or lack of supervision.
Faulty or dangerous machinery – Unguarded machines in manufacturing or food processing plants.
Slips, trips, and falls – Spilt liquids in corridors, unmarked wet floors at Victoria Station concourses, or trailing computer wires in City offices can lead to falls and broken wrists.
Accidents involving vehicles – Being struck by a forklift or delivery van inside a depot, or during loading and unloading in places like Camden or Barking.
Lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) – Missing or inadequate wrist guards for workers operating machinery or on construction sites.
In any of these scenarios, if oversight or breaches of health and safety led to your injury, you could have a valid broken wrist at work claim. We also handle other scenarios, such as violence at work or unsafe work practices. To find out more about how to make a broken wrist at work claim, please get in touch today.
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Common Types of Wrist Fractures
Effectively, if your claim meets the criteria set out earlier in this guide, you could claim for any type of wrist fracture, including:
Distal radius fracture.
Scaphoid fracture.
Colles’ fracture.
Smith’s fracture.
Barton’s fracture.
Radial styloid fracture.
Ulna styloid fracture.
Comminuted wrist fracture.
How Long Do I Have To Claim
You usually have three years from the date of your accident to start a broken wrist at work claim, in line with the Limitation Act 1980. It’s best to begin the process as soon as possible, as collecting evidence and accurate recollections is far easier right after your injury.
If you delay, you risk losing your legal right to claim, even if your injury is severe or your losses are significant. There are limited exceptions, but they rarely apply in workplace claims. If the accident occurred in the past few years, but you’re unsure about the exact timeline, please get in touch so we can check how long you have left to claim
No Win No Fee Broken Wrist Claims
Most people understandably worry about the costs of legal action. That’s why all accepted accident at work claims are dealt with using a No Win No Fee agreement (also called a Conditional Fee Agreement). This arrangement means you’ll only pay for legal services if your claim is successful, and if you lose, you won’t owe any legal fees to your solicitor.
This gives you peace of mind and lets you pursue your claim without upfront costs or financial risk. We are happy to discuss the No Win No Fee approach in detail when you enquire.
Using Evidence To Support Your Case
Your employer’s insurers are likely to contest your claim to reduce any compensation they award if possible. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to collect evidence to prove how your accident occurred, how you’ve suffered, and why your employer is to blame. Evidence you could use includes:
Accident Report: A formal report filed with your employer detailing when, where, and how the injury occurred.
Medical Records: Documentation from doctors or hospitals confirming the diagnosis, treatment, and impact of the broken wrist.
Witness Statements: Statements from coworkers or others who saw the accident happen.
Photographs or Videos: Images of the accident scene, equipment involved, and your injury.
CCTV Footage: Security camera recordings capturing the incident.
Personal Statement: A written account from you detailing the accident and resulting injury.
Your solicitor may be able to obtain evidence you’ve struggled to secure. Therefore, please don’t worry about having everything listed here before contacting us.
Common Questions and Answers on Broken Wrist at Work Claims
Can I claim compensation if my broken wrist injury aggravates a pre-existing condition?
Yes, you may still claim compensation even if your workplace accident worsened a pre-existing wrist condition. The law recognises that if negligence at work made your condition worse, you are entitled to seek damages for any new or aggravated symptoms—though the compensation amount may reflect the difference between your health before and after the incident.
What happens if I am a temporary or agency worker with a broken wrist at work?
Temporary or agency workers have the same legal rights to claim for injuries as permanent employees. If your injury was due to employer negligence while working under their supervision, you are eligible to make a broken wrist at work claim against the company or agency responsible for your safety.
Will making a claim affect my employment status?
Your employer cannot legally dismiss, discipline or treat you unfairly simply for making a personal injury claim for a broken wrist. Employment law protects you from retaliatory actions, and any such behaviour could be grounds for an additional legal claim against your employer.
What if the accident happened outside my usual workplace, such as during travel or off-site work?
If your accident occurred while performing duties for your employer, such as travelling between jobs, attending meetings, or working off-site, you may still be eligible to claim. That’s provided employer negligence contributed to your broken wrist, and you were acting in the course of work.