Faircloughs — Local Accident Solicitors

Injured in an accident at work — in England or Wales?

Find out exactly where you stand — in one free, no-pressure conversation.

Talk to a solicitor who’ll explain what may matter, how the costs really work, and who’ll handle your enquiry — so you can decide with a clear head.

  • No Win No Fee — and no separate insurance premium
  • A real solicitor handles your enquiry — not a call centre
  • A clear first step, with no pressure and no obligation

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We deal with accident-at-work claims every day. Tell us what happened and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help.

SRA-regulated · No Win No Fee · No obligation

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60 years
Experience on your side
£10m+
Claimed for injured clients
“I just don’t see why I should be out of pocket.”

If you’ve been hurt at work, it’s rarely just about the injury. Most people who come to us are dealing with some mix of:

  • Losing money while they’re off — SSP, lost earnings, bills that don’t stop
  • Not knowing whether it was anyone’s fault, or whether they can prove it
  • Worrying how it looks where they still work
  • Distrust of “no win no fee” — and no idea what it actually costs
  • A feeling that it’s “too much hassle,” or that they’re “making a fuss”

“Am I being greedy?”

Let’s say the thing most people are thinking but don’t say out loud — wanting to sort this out doesn’t make you greedy. You’re not chasing a windfall; you just don’t want to be left worse off for something that wasn’t your fault. That’s fair, and it’s exactly what the system is there for.

“Will this cause a problem where I work?”

This is one of the most common worries people bring us, and it’s completely understandable. A first conversation is confidential and commits you to nothing — it’s simply about understanding your options so you can decide what’s right for you.

“What if I can’t prove it?”

You don’t need to prove anything to talk to us. What you remember, any treatment, witnesses, photos or a report can all help — but working out whether there’s a claim is our job, not yours.

“Is it even worth the hassle?”

The first step isn’t a claim — it’s a short conversation. If it’s not worth pursuing, we’ll tell you honestly, and you’ve lost nothing.

What kind of accident at work was it?

Accidents at work happen in all sorts of ways. If any of these sound like what happened to you, it’s worth a quick, no-pressure conversation:

  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Falls from height — ladders, scaffolding, platforms
  • Lifting, handling or repetitive-strain injuries
  • Injuries from machinery, tools or equipment
  • Being struck by a falling or moving object
  • Inadequate training, or missing/faulty safety equipment (PPE)
  • Workplace vehicle or forklift accidents

And if you’re wondering whether your injury is “too small” to bother with — that’s one of the most common things people ask us. No injury is automatically too small to be worth asking about. If it’s affected you, your work, or left you out of pocket, it’s worth finding out where you stand.

How No Win No Fee works — in plain English, with no hidden costs.

Most people tell us they don’t feel comfortable with “no win no fee” until someone actually explains it. So here it is, simply:

Nothing to pay up front, and nothing to pay us if the claim doesn’t succeed.

No separate insurance premium. Many firms take a separate insurance premium out of your compensation to cover you if the case is lost — we don’t charge you one.

We explain any deductions and the conditions in plain English before you agree to anything — so there are no surprises later.

Why injured workers come to us.

SRA-regulated solicitors

A regulated law firm, bound by the Solicitors Regulation Authority standards.

Accident-at-work specialists

We focus on employer-liability and workplace-injury claims across England & Wales.

No Win No Fee

No separate insurance premium deducted from your compensation if the claim succeeds.

Proven track record

60+ years of experience and over £10 million claimed for injured workers across England & Wales.

Not sure if you can claim? Find out in 60 seconds.

You may be able to claim if:

  • you were injured in an accident at work in the last 3 years,
  • in England or Wales,
  • it wasn’t entirely your fault, and
  • you don’t already have a solicitor on it.

The only way to know for sure is a quick, no-obligation conversation.

“All questions explained clearly in terms I could understand, never made to feel a nuisance.”
— Miss G, Faircloughs client, via Google

What people say about working with us.

4.9/5

Rated by our clients on Google

“Absolutely fantastic service. Mark Johnson was brilliant from start to finish. Highly recommended.”
— Mr D · Google review
“A difficult and painful and stressful incident at the time made much easier to cope with by Mark Johnson; very efficient and friendly service provided. He kept me updated on the progress of my claim and delivered an excellent outcome for me.”
— Mrs M · Google review
“Excellent service from Mark and his staff which resulted in success of my claim.”
— Mrs H · Google review

Three simple steps — you’re in control the whole way.

  1. Tell us what happened.

    A short, no-pressure chat — in your words, no legal jargon needed.

  2. We explain your options.

    What might help, whether there may be a claim, and exactly how No Win No Fee works — in plain English.

  3. You decide.

    No obligation. If you go ahead, we handle it and keep you updated; if you don’t, that’s fine too.

Not a claims company. Real solicitors.

If you’ve been searching, you’ve probably seen dozens of “no win no fee” pages that all sound the same — and you might not be sure who to trust. That’s fair. We’re not a claims company that takes your details and sells them on to whoever’s paying. We’re SRA-regulated solicitors who’ll handle your enquiry directly, explain things in plain English, and tell you honestly where you stand — even if that’s “you may not have a claim.”

Still weighing it up? A five-minute conversation costs nothing.

No pressure, no obligation — just a clear answer about where you stand.

“Excellent service from Mark and his staff which resulted in success of my claim.”
— Mrs H, Faircloughs client, via Google
Mark Johnson, founder of Faircloughs Solicitors, at his desk

A message from our solicitor

Mark Johnson

I’ve helped injured workers and their families for over 30 years. I know how a workplace injury can affect every part of your life. My team and I are here to make the legal process straightforward and to get you the best possible result.

  • 30+ years’ experience
  • Senior Litigator & APIL Member
  • Thousands of clients helped
  • Straightforward & informative

In our clients’ words.

Real reviews from Faircloughs clients, via Google and our website.

Absolutely fantastic service. Mark Johnson was brilliant from start to finish. Highly recommended.
— Mr D
A difficult and painful and stressful incident at the time made much easier to cope with by Mark Johnson; very efficient and friendly service provided. He kept me updated on the progress of my claim and delivered an excellent outcome for me.
— Mrs M
Excellent service from Mark and his staff which resulted in success of my claim.
— Mrs H
All questions explained clearly in terms I could understand, never made to feel a nuisance. Thank you.
— Miss G

Questions people ask us.

What will it cost — and what’s the catch?

On No Win No Fee there’s nothing to pay up front, and we don’t charge a separate insurance premium. We explain the funding, any deductions and the conditions in plain English before you agree to anything.

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Is there a time limit?

There’s generally a three-year time limit for injury claims, so it’s worth getting clarity sooner rather than later.

What if I’ve already left that job?

You may still be able to claim — the conversation is the same.

What if it was partly my fault?

You may still be able to claim in some cases; it’s one of the things a first conversation can help clarify.

How much could my claim be worth?

It depends on your circumstances, so we won’t quote a figure up front — we’ll explain how it’s worked out.

Will my employer have to pay out of their own pocket?

Employers are generally required to hold insurance for exactly this, so a claim is usually handled through that insurance.

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Do I have to go to court?

Most claims are settled without a court hearing; we’ll explain what’s involved for your situation.

What happened next.

Real accident-at-work stories from people we’ve helped.

£50,000+

Severe wrist injury from faulty work equipment

Cardboard trays and packing boxes on a warehouse packing bench

What happened

Mrs G was handling products in cardboard trays when one collapsed, causing a severe injury to her left hand and wrist.

How Faircloughs helped

We secured an admission of liability from her employer — who was under a duty to keep her workplace safe and provide equipment fit for purpose — and obtained an expert hand-surgeon’s report to make sure the injury was properly diagnosed and valued, now and for the future.

The result

After protracted negotiations with the defendant’s insurers and solicitors, an award exceeding £50,000 was made — in a case that was far from straightforward.

£40,000

Serious shoulder injury the employer tried to blame on someone else

A refrigerated delivery trailer at an icy loading bay on a frosty morning

What happened

Mr M slipped on ice that had formed at the back of a refrigerated trailer while unloading a delivery, seriously injuring his shoulder. His employer blamed the vehicle’s supplier and denied liability.

How Faircloughs helped

An employer can’t pass on responsibility for the vehicles and equipment it provides — so we brought the other party into the proceedings, arranged an expert engineering inspection of the vehicle, and pursued the case through the courts. The engineer found in our client’s favour.

The result

The insurers were forced to make a very reasonable offer: £40,000, covering pain and suffering together with loss of earnings.

Names have been anonymised and details summarised. Every case turns on its own facts and medical evidence — past outcomes don’t guarantee a similar result.

Don’t leave it too late

There’s a strict 3-year time limit on accident-at-work claims.

Miss it, and the right to claim is usually gone for good — no matter how strong your case is. And every week that passes makes evidence harder to find: witnesses move on, records get deleted, memories fade.

A free, no-obligation conversation today takes minutes — and protects your position while you decide.

Free · No Win No Fee · You decide what happens next

Injured in an accident at work in England or Wales?

Get a clear, no-pressure answer today.

Understand your options in one short conversation — you decide what happens next.

Get your free, no-obligation review

Step 1 of 2 — your details

We deal with accident-at-work claims every day. Tell us what happened and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help.

SRA-regulated · No Win No Fee · No obligation