
Work-related violence, assault at work - verbal and physical, is a real and growing problem. It can include physical assault, threats or verbal abuse. An assault in the workplace is any form of physical violence against an employee, whether by a colleague, manager, customer or patient. If you have been threatened by, or assaulted by a work colleague, you could be entitled to
claim for compensation.
Workers Most At Risk
The Health and Safety Executive define violence at work as
"Any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances related to their work." According to The Health and Safety Executive, workers most at risk from workplace violence are those in the following types of jobs:
- Giving a Service
- Caring
- Education
- Delivery or Collection
- Cash Transactions
- Controlling
- Representing Authority
Lasting Effects
Assaults in the workplace can leave the victim not only with physical injuries, but also with low self esteem and even psychological damage.
Some assaults at work are unpredictable events that could not be prevented, however in certain cases there are measures that an employer should have taken to reduce the risk of harm to their employees. If you, or someone close to you, have been assaulted, threatened whilst at work, then we may be able to help you make a
claim today. We can deal with your case and have expert solicitors nationwide ready to act on your behalf.
We help people every day claim compensation following all types of accidents, injuries and illnesses sometimes in the most unusual of circumstances.
Let us assess your situation and help you secure the best possible compensation.
- Nothing to pay
- No deductions from your compensation
- An experienced solicitor will handle your claim
- Friendly, professional and supportive staff
- Excellent claim success rate
- Peace of mind that we are a registered and compliant company with the Ministry of Justice
- Talk in plain English, avoiding legal jargon
Call us on
0800 118 5855 or complete our
online form and we'll call you back and tell you straight away whether we think you have a valid case and how you can make a claim.