A combined report released by APIL and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has concluded that concerns over a growing compensation culture are unfounded because the overwhelming majority of people who have been injured at work haven’t received a penny.

APIL and TUC believe that every year there are in excess of 600,000 individuals who suffer injury or fall ill as a consequence of their job, a staggering 25,000 of which have to stop working as a result.

President of APIL, Matthew Stockwell, said: “85% of people who have been injured or fallen ill simply by turning up for work don’t receive a penny in compensation.

“Either these injured people are choosing not to claim, or they can’t prove that their injury is due to someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, employers tend to have the upper hand, as they control the workplace and have all the information on the equipment and systems in place. So there will be people who have a need and a right to claim but can’t, which is precisely the opposite of a so-called ‘have-a-go’ culture.”

APIL and TUC also pointed out that claims registered with the government compensation recovery unit have fallen by more than half in the last 10 years.

Zen Law is a legal company in Manchester with a focus on personal injury claims. They regularly share their thoughts on news and research related to their line of work.

A spokesperson for Zen Law said: “We’ve suspected for a long time, based on our own experience in the industry, that this supposed prevailing ‘compensation culture’ doesn’t have much of a basis in reality. The fact is that most people do not report injuries in the workplace because they wrongly believe it’s too much hassle, they don’t realise that they’re entitled to compensation, or they fear making a claim because they believe they’ll be greeted with suspicion. And there are also those who are wary or jeopardising their employment by making a claim.

“We would 100% recommend getting in touch with us if you’ve had an accident at work or fallen ill as result of your job. The days of workers being entitled to nothing are long gone. There’s ample support out there and with our help you could be paid the compensation that you deserve.”

Zen Law is an injury compensation company with a difference. They have decades of experience and have achieved outstanding success for their many clients. They’re based in Manchester but can help you with your work injury claims no matter where you live. Visit www.zenlaw.co.uk today to find out about their no-win-no-fee services.

For quotes contact Parvez Anwar at Zen Law Solicitors on: 0161 826 1126 or parvez.anwar@zenlaw.co.uk.