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Continue readingIf HM Prison Service has failed in its duty to protect you while at work and you have suffered an injury as a result, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Although the number of prison officers’ is decreasing, injuries sustained by prison officers still remain high.
Prison officers’ work by their very nature is a demanding and at times fraught with danger in an environment to protect the safety of inmates and fellow officers. Unfortunately, incidents do occur which can lead to accidents, despite prison operational processes being in place to minimise the risk of injury.
HPW solicitors are placed to assist prison officers’ who have been injured at work, having successfully represented prison officers’ compensation claims.
It is critical to consult us as soon as possible to see if a claim arises.
At Hubbard Pegman & Whitney we have experience in handling a number of different types of work related injury claims for prison officers, for example:
If you have been involved in an accident during your employment in a prison, there are a number of steps which you can take after the accident.
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The lawyers at Hubbard Pegman & Whitney LLP provide a reliable service which you can trust, backed by many years of combined legal experience. We are sensitive to the unique issues affecting each of our clients, and we provide a personalised service to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.
At Hubbard Pegman Whitney we understand what is at stake, and we work tirelessly to recover medical costs, legal costs, lost wages and long-term care costs. We insist on maximum compensation for treatment and vocational rehabilitation to get our clients back to work as soon as possible.
If you would like to speak to Melanie Neale who is the head of our personal injury department then please call her on 0208 735 9774 or email mn@hpwsolicitors.co.uk
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