Last Updated 3rd December 2025. You can make a minor injury at work claim if you are able to prove that your employer is responsible for your injury due to their negligent actions. So, if you have been injured in this way, pursuing minor injury at work compensation can help support your recovery in the short and long term. Don’t worry, our solicitors are very experienced in navigating accident at work claims and are ready to help you.
Here at Legal Expert, our advisors are acutely aware that support can make all the difference when navigating the claims process, and that’s why they are available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have. This goes for our solicitors too. They have made their guidance even more accessible to those who need it by offering their services on No Win No Fee terms. Here at Legal Expert, we put the client first, and you could be next in line for support.
Your Questions Answered About Making A Minor Accident At Work Claim
- What is classed as a minor injury? A minor injury is deemed non-life-threatening and can be treated by a healthcare professional without requiring an emergency department visit.
- How can minor injuries be prevented at work? Minor workplace injuries can be prevented through sufficient employee training, regular risk assessments, and appropriate equipment maintenance.
- What types of accidents at work can result in a minor injury? Many workplace accidents can cause minor injuries, including slips, trips, and falls.
- How is minor injury compensation determined? Minor injury compensation is determined by the type of injury you have sustained, its severity and whether you have incurred financial losses.
- What kind of evidence do I need to support my minor injury at work claim? You can use your medical records, CCTV footage, and the incident log in your employer’s accident book to help strengthen your claim.
Reach out today to find out if you can claim and to learn more about working with our solicitors.
4.8 (466 reviews) Could I Make A Minor Injury At Work Claim?
Sustaining a minor injury at work can have lasting effects on your day-to-day life. As such, you may be wondering when you could make a personal injury claim for minor accident compensation.
To be entitled to accident-at-work compensation, you must be able to meet the personal injury claims criteria:
- You were owed a duty of care.
- This duty of care was not fulfilled.
- You suffered harm as a result.
Your employer’s duty of care to their employees is set out by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA). This legislation states that your employer has a responsibility to take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure your safety in the workplace.
If your employer fails to fulfil this duty and you suffer a minor injury as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our team of advisors today to learn more.
Do I Need To Report A Minor Injury In The Workplace?
If you’ve suffered a minor injury at work, you may wish to know whether it needs to be reported. Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), your employer must report certain kinds of injuries at work to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE is Britain’s regulatory body for health and safety in the workplace.
Your employer needs to make a RIDDOR report if it is deemed as a reportable incident, which means:
- It was a work-related accident
- It has resulted in a reportable injury
A reportable injury could include the following:
- A death due to a work-related accident
- Specified, reportable injuries including crush injuries, amputation, fractures and severe burns
- An employee is unable to report to work for over 7 consecutive days due to their injury
So, while your employer may not be legally required to report a minor injury under RIDDOR, it can still be beneficial to log your injuries in the accident book. This can help make the workplace safer for others, and it can also be used as evidence if you decide to make a claim.
Get in touch with us for more information on collecting evidence for minor injury at work claims.
Examples Of Minor Injuries At Work
Minor injuries can be caused by many kinds of accidents and by many hazards. Examples of minor injuries at work include:
- Head injuries at work caused by being struck by a falling object.
- Back injuries at work caused by manual handling accidents.
- Foot injuries at work caused by a slip, trip or fall accident.
- Minor whiplash injuries caused by a road traffic accident involving a work vehicle.
These are examples of how common accidents can inflict minor injuries on employees. In each case, the employer was to blame for the hazard that caused the accident, and the employee had a basis for a compensation claim.
For information on slip, trip, and fall accidents, please see the next section of our minor injury at work claims guide.
Compensation Payouts In Minor Injury At Work Claims
The amount of compensation that you could receive for a minor injury depends on a number of different factors, including the severity of your initial injury and how long it will take to recover.
There are two heads of compensation you could pursue in your personal injury claim. The first, general damages, focuses on your injuries and the effect they have on your life.
Legal professionals often use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to value this head of claim. This document offers settlement guidelines for different injuries according to severity and type.
Please note that the top figure in our table is not from the JCG, and we kindly ask that you use our table as a guideline only.
| Type of Injury | Severity | Guideline Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Minor Injuries Plus Financial Loss | Significant | Up to £75,000 or more where also awarded special damages including things like loss of wages, travel expenses and private medical treatment. |
| Brain Damage & Head Injury | Less Severe - Some Persisting Problems | £18,700 to £52,550 |
| Brain Damage & Head Injury | Minor - Minimal Brain Damage If Any | £2,690 to £15,580 |
| Arm Injury | Simple Fractures of the Forearm | £8,060 to £23,430 |
| Ankle Injury | Modest - Minor or Undisplaced Fractures | Up to £16,770 |
| Foot Injury | Modest - Simple Metatarsal Fractures | Up to £16,770 |
| Knee Injury | Moderate (ii) - Shorter Periods of Acceleration | Up to £16,770 |
| Thumb Injury | Moderate - Damage to Tendons or Nerves | £11,800 to £15,370 |
| Leg Injury | Simple Fractures or Soft Tissue Injuries | Up to £14,450 |
| Toe Injury | Moderate - Straightforward Fractures | Up to £11,720 |
The second head of compensation is special damages, which addresses the financial losses you suffer as a result of your injuries. For example, if a fall at work results in a minor concussion, you may be unable to drive while you recover. In this case, special damages could help you recoup the cost of train tickets or taxis to medical appointments.
To learn more about minor injury at work compensation, contact our team today or use our compensation calculator.
4.8 (466 reviews) Can I Make A No Win No Fee Compensation Claim?
A No Win No Fee service is a good way to make a minor injury at work claim without the usual financial risk. Under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), your solicitor won’t charge for their services unless your claim is successful.
If you succeed, your solicitor takes a small and legally capped percentage of any compensation and sends you the rest. There are no solicitors fees to pay before your case begins and none to pay whilst it progresses.
We recommend you speak to one of our advisors on the number below for more information about the claims service we offer.
You may think a minor injury is not worth a compensation claim. This couldn’t be further from the truth. As you can see from the information above, you can seek compensation for a minor injury at work so long as you can prove its effects on your health and finances.
You have nothing to lose by speaking to one of our expert advisors. They can advise whether you have a valid personal injury claim, provide an estimated value, and, if you wish to proceed, connect you to one of our expert solicitors.
- Call 0800 073 8804.
- Use our online claim form.
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Learn More About Making A Minor Injury At Work Claim
These external links all contain information that relates to minor injuries in the workplace:
- NHS advice on treatment for minor injuries
- Health and Safety Executive information on trips, slips and falls
Thanks for reading our guide to making a minor injury at work claim.
