Injured in an Office? You Could Be Owed Thousands.
Office workplaces may seem low-risk, but slips on wet floors, trips over trailing cables, falls on stairs, falling objects and repetitive strain injuries from inadequate workstation setups cause thousands of injuries every year. When your employer fails to maintain a safe environment or provide proper equipment, you have the right to claim.
Scottish Claims Helpline handles office accident claims across Scotland on a no win no fee basis. There is no financial risk to you.
How Much Could You Receive?
| Injury Type | Typical Award |
|---|
| Minor slips and trips — sprains | £2,000 - £8,000 |
| Falls on stairs — fractures | £8,000 - £25,000 |
| RSI / carpal tunnel from DSE work | £5,000 - £20,000 |
| Serious falls or head injuries | £25,000 - £40,000+ |
Based on Judicial College Guidelines for pain and suffering only.
That’s not all. Office workers who develop RSI or musculoskeletal conditions may face long-term career impacts. Additional payments cover lost earnings, private physiotherapy, ergonomic equipment and ongoing treatment.
Who Can Claim?
Any office worker injured due to their employer’s negligence can claim. This includes slips and trips, falls on stairs, objects falling from shelving, RSI from poor workstation setup, and stress-related conditions. Employers must provide DSE assessments under the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 and maintain the workplace under the Workplace Regulations 1992.
Office Accident Claims — Frequently Asked Questions
Minor slips: £2,000-£8,000. Falls on stairs: £8,000-£25,000. RSI: £5,000-£20,000. Serious injuries: £25,000-£40,000+.
Yes. If your employer failed to carry out DSE assessments, provide ergonomic equipment or allow adequate breaks, you can claim for RSI including carpal tunnel, tendonitis and epicondylitis.
3 years from the accident date or from when you knew the condition was work-related, under the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Yes. Your employer must ensure stairs are properly maintained, adequately lit, fitted with handrails and kept free of obstructions.
No. It is unlawful for your employer to penalise you for making a legitimate injury claim.
How Do I Start My Claim?
It takes 2 minutes. Fill in our short form and one of our specialist Scottish solicitors will call you back — all completely free and with no obligation. You pay nothing unless you win.
About this page: Written by the Scottish Claims Helpline editorial team. Reviewed by a qualified Scottish solicitor. Last reviewed February 2026. Scottish Claims Helpline is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (
FRN 830381).