The Law Reform (Personal Injuries) Act 1948 (11 & 12 Geo.

6. c. 41) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

It was passed during the Labour government of Clement Attlee.

It improved the legal position of employees suffering from work-related accidents.

[1] In particular, it abolished the doctrine of common employment and repealed the Employers' Liability Act 1880 (43 & 44 Vict.