Personal injury claims and accidents involving hired help

With so many of us in the UK leading increasingly busy lives, domestic cleaners and other hired helpers around the home are playing an evermore significant role in helping a large number of us manage our day-to-day existences. What we may not be aware of is that by inviting others into our homes on a paid basis, we may actually be putting ourselves at risk of facing a personal injury claim.

The fact that our homes might seem safe to us can be deceptive. We live in them and are familiar with their layouts and peculiarities. In fact, recent research from Singapore has found that 43% of homeowners are able to find their way around their houses and perform simple household tasks even when they are blindfolded.

Yet to someone unfamiliar with your domestic environment, small glitches in the home can pose an accident risk. The jutting nail you meant to replace last year, the unsecured rug that slips on your polished wood floor or the toilet seat that slips sideways as you lower yourself onto it all these things could result in both an accident and a personal injury claim for a person who is unfamiliar with the idiosyncrasies of your home.

While some registered cleaners will have public liability insurance that covers them in the event of an accident in a client's home, a cash in hand cleaner will not be able to offer such peace of mind.

This is why, unless you believe that your home is completely accident-proof, employing a cleaner who is insured against any household accident will always represent the best option.

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Suffering an injury in another person's home will always cause some level of awkwardness. If the injury has led to you needing to take time off work or spend money on medical bills, then the question of some form of reparation will inevitably arise.

Making a claim is your civil right so you need not feel mercenary or embarrassed. In the vast majority of cases, the cost of your personal injury claim will be covered by the homeowner's insurance.

Our team of no win, no fee lawyers contains a panel who specialise in this field of litigation. Working skilfully and sensitively they will never charge you a single penny in costs or fees, regardless of the outcome of your claim.

Furthermore, our 100% compensation promise means that you will receive every penny awarded you we never take a cut.

If you would like to take advantage of our excellent services, simply fill out a claim form or use e-chat.

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