Needle stick injury at work?
We'll fight for your claim.
Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after a needle stick injury. Claim on a No Win, No Fee1 basis.
Injuries you can claim for
A needle stick injury is more than just a sharp scratch. The physical risks and psychological trauma can affect your life for months or years. We fight for every penny you're owed.
Important information
No Win No Fee1
With No Win No Fee, you do not pay your solicitor’s legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. If your claim succeeds, a success fee of 42% incl. VAT will be charged. If you cancel after the 14-day cancellation period, a cancellation fee may apply.
Your choice of representation
Claimsline Group Ltd is a claims management company and receives a referral fee for introducing customers to a solicitor. Any solicitor we recommend you to is an independent professional from whom you will receive impartial and confidential guidance. You are free to choose another solicitor.
You are not required to use a claims management company to make a personal injury claim. It is possible to present the claim yourself for free, either directly to the person you wish to claim against, or through an authorised person such as a solicitor.
Our figures
2 Cumulative customers helped, based on Claimsline records.
3 Aggregate annual compensation recovered by our solicitor panel. Individual outcomes vary.
Who regulates us
Claimsline Group Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of regulated claims management activities (FRN 831196).
Every needle stick injury is different. Your injuries, recovery and lost earnings all factor in.
How much compensation can you get?
Minor puncture (with anxiety)
Moderate psychological injury
Severe PTSD / anxiety
Hepatitis B (resolved)
Hepatitis C (chronic)
Localised skin infection
Chronic liver damage
HIV infection
Based on Judicial College Guidelines (17th edition, 2024). You can also claim for medical bills, lost earnings, counselling and travel costs.
Find out what you're owedWhat causes most needle stick injuries?
Most sharps injuries are entirely preventable. Employers cut corners on safety, and workers pay the price.
Inadequate safety training
Skipped or incorrect sharps procedures
Faulty disposal systems
Overfilled or missing sharps bins
Missing protective equipment
No gloves, gowns, or safety devices
Understaffing & overwork
Rushed procedures cause mistakes
Unsafe needle recapping
Recapping used needles by hand
Poor workplace protocols
COSHH regulations ignored
If you've suffered a needle stick injury because your employer failed to protect you, you deserve compensation. We fight for workplace accident claims every day.
Making a claim shouldn't feel like another battle.
Three steps to your needle stick injury compensation
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We help hundreds of people throughout the UK each day. Our working partners recover over £100 million in compensation each year.
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0333 006 8282Needle stick injury claims FAQ
Questions about making a needle stick injury claim? Call us on 0333 006 8282.
You absolutely can claim if your employer failed to provide proper safety training or equipment. Whether you contracted an infection or not, the psychological trauma and risk exposure alone justify compensation. As a healthcare worker or anyone handling sharps, you deserve proper protection.
We see workers struggling with anxiety, medical appointments, and time off work. None of that should be your burden. Call us on 0333 006 8282. It's No Win, No Fee¹.
Yes. Not developing an infection doesn't erase what you went through. The psychological trauma, weeks of anxiety waiting for test results, fear of HIV or hepatitis, is a genuine injury caused by your employer's negligence. You can claim for the mental toll, lost earnings, and the impact on your life.
Compensation depends on the severity of your injury and its impact on your life. Minor puncture wounds with anxiety typically range from £1,000–£3,710, while hepatitis infections can be worth £9,430–£20,240. Serious cases involving HIV transmission can reach significantly more. You can also claim for lost earnings and medical costs.
UK employment law protects you. Your employer cannot retaliate against you for making a legitimate compensation claim, no dismissal, demotion, or harassment. If they try, they're breaking the law and will face further consequences. Your employer's insurance pays your compensation, not your employer directly.
Your employer's insurance company pays your compensation, or NHS Resolution if it happened in the NHS. These organisations have deep pockets but will try to minimise your settlement, that's why you need proper legal support to fight for every penny you deserve.
You have three years from the date of your needle stick injury to start your claim. If you were under 18 when it happened, you get three years from your 18th birthday, so until you turn 21. Don't wait though. Evidence fades and the sooner you act, the stronger your case.
Needle stick injuries are alarmingly common in UK healthcare settings. Public Health England estimates around 100,000 sharps injuries occur each year across the NHS alone. Contaminated needles carry a 1 in 3 risk of hepatitis B, 1 in 30 risk of hepatitis C, and 1 in 300 risk of HIV transmission.
These numbers highlight why proper safety protocols are critical, and why you deserve compensation if your employer failed to protect you.
Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after a needle stick injury.
Don't let your employer's negligence cost you thousands. We fight for every penny you're owed, and there are no upfront costs*.
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