This is one of the most common questions we hear from claimants: It is perfectly natural to worry about certain outcomes if you decide to make a claim against an employer in these circumstances. Most employers will not even consider firing an employee who makes a claim against them for injury suffered at work. This would be for the most part illegal and completely unreasonable. However not all employers think alike.

If you work for a small company or one where health and safety procedures are extremely slack, then that might indicate that there could be some negativity if you make a claim. No lawyer can say with 100% certainty that you will not be fired if you make a claim against your employers. In our experience this is extremely rare.

Be aware that if you have been employed with a firm for less than 12 months then your employment rights are very limited. This does give the employer the upper hand should they decide to make life difficult for you. Those employed for more than 12 months have far more protection from unscrupulous employers.