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Work Accident Solicitor
Answer · Last reviewed July 2026

Can I claim if I was injured while working from home?

Does your employer owe you a duty of care when you work from home?

HSWA 1974 s.2; MHSW Regs 1999 reg 3 — risk assessment includes homeworkers; employer cannot simply ignore a homeworker's environment; DSE Regs 1992 apply to homeworkers using screens for significant periods

What types of injury happen while working from home?

DSE-related RSI or eye strain; trips over cables or equipment; manual handling of home office equipment; falls on domestic stairs while carrying work materials

How does liability work for a home accident?

Employer must have carried out homeworking risk assessment; provided suitable equipment; given training on DSE setup; harder claim where no risk assessment was requested or refused by claimant

What evidence supports a working from home injury claim?

Risk assessment records or absence of them; DSE assessment; medical records; photographs of the home setup; employer communications about homeworking arrangements

Related questions

Can I claim if I tripped over a cable at home while working?

Possibly. The key question is whether your employer assessed the homeworking risk. If they never carried out a risk assessment for your home setup, they may have breached their duty under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Does the employer have to come and inspect my home?

Not necessarily. A risk assessment can be carried out by the employee completing a self-assessment form provided by the employer. The employer must act on the results if hazards are identified.

What if my home office was inadequate but my employer knew about it?

If your employer knew of a hazard — for example, unsuitable seating causing a back injury — and failed to take reasonable steps to address it, they may be liable.

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Where did the accident happen?

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Sources

  1. HSWA 1974
  2. MHSW Regs 1999
  3. DSE Regs 1992
  4. Limitation Act 1980

This answer is editorial information about UK law. It is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor–client relationship. For advice on your circumstances, speak to a regulated personal-injury solicitor.