An accident in the workplace or a breach of health and safety regulations can lead to investigation and prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive, local authority or police.
Breaking health and safety law can have serious consequences. Under the Health and Safety Offences Act 2008, magistrates’ courts can impose fines of up to £20,000 for most health and safety offences and a greater number of health and safety offences make imprisonment a punishment option.
In fatal accident cases, businesses may face unlimited fines and other penalties under the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007 while individuals may be charged under existing health and safety offences and gross negligence manslaughter legislation.
Our criminal team offers expertise in health and safety issues and can also draw on the skills and knowledge of other members of our legal team, including our employment specialists, to provide co-ordinated advice on all aspects of the workplace accident.
With workplace incidents having potentially far-reaching consequences for both businesses and individuals, our clear advice and wide-ranging expertise is designed to guide and assist you through the process and achieve the best possible outcome for you.
