Wherever you work, your employer has a legal obligation to maintain certain health and safety standards to minimise the risk of workplace accidents.

To offer adequate protection from the chance of an accident at work, employers must:

• Carry out regular health and safety assessments and risk assessments of working conditions and equipment and correct any problems
• Ensure that adequate safety measures are in place and being followed
• Provide proper equipment for the job
• Provide correct and adequate training for all employees to ensure they can carry out the requirements of their job and use their equipment safely

Every employee must exercise care and follow the safety procedures outlined by his or her employer. Should an employee become aware of any health and safety issues, he or she must notify their employer. Issues could include worn out equipment, lack of training or personal health problems which could impair the employee's ability to do his or her job and which could lead to a work accident or injury as a result.

Where negligence or a breach of care leads to an accident at work, the victim is eligible to make a 'no win, no fee' work accident compensation claim.

If you suffer a work related injury, you should immediately notify your employer about the accident as your company may have an established work accident compensation claim procedure. Your employer is legally required to keep an accident book with a record of all work-related accidents both in case of a compensation claim and to help avoid further incidents in the workplace.

You should also seek advice as soon as possible from Mendell Solicitors who can tell you whether you are entitled to make a claim for compensation. We will help you thoroughly document the circumstances which led to your accident and will make thorough notes about the effects of your accident or injury on both your physical well being and your quality of life.

At Mendell Solicitors, we can provide assistance on any work accident compensation claim, even if you are self-employed.

If we believe that you have a viable work accident compensation claim, we will take on your case and handle your claim on a 'no win, no fee' basis.

Personal injury compensation claims can take a long time so we will apply for advance payments of your compensation where possible. In addition, we can help you get the right medical advice and rehabilitation assistance, and any medical equipment you may need to maximise your recovery or to reduce the discomfort caused by your injury.

If you've had an accident at work, please contact Mendell Solicitors on 0844 800 2427 for a free consultation and expert legal advice. You can claim compensation even if you think that you may have been partially to blame.