Workplace injury compensation claims
There’s no escaping the fact that what you do for a job of work is a very important part of your life. After all, the first question that post people ask upon meeting a stranger is ‘What do you do?’ and this is reflective of the central role that employment has to play in most people’s lives. That’s why suffering an injury caused by negligence at work can be so devastating. Not only are you left in a position where you’re suffering physical and mental distress, but you’ve also got to somehow cope with the fact that the bond of trust between you and your employer has been broken. Every employer has a legal duty to provide a safe working environment for all members of staff, and if this duty hasn’t been met properly, for whatever reason, you may be in a position to make a workplace accident claim.
Many people hesitate to launch an accident claim against their employers and, in a way, this is understandable. Fear of reprisals, of an uncomfortable working atmosphere, even of actually losing their job, often make people wary of pursuing a claim against their boss. These fears are unfounded, however. It’s actually against the law for an employer to harass, mistreat or even dismiss an employee who is pursuing a personal injury claim against them and it should be borne in mind that if an employer eventually has to make a pay out to provide compensation, then this money will be covered by workplace insurance. You won’t be taking the money out of your employers’ pocket, or drawing on the funds which pay the wages for your workmates.
There are two things which have to be in place in order for a successful claim for workplace accident compensation to be pursued. Firstly, the accident has to have been caused by the negligence of another. It could be that the correct health and safety steps haven’t been taken – floors may have been left wet, wires and cables trailing where they can be tripped over, or safety equipment not applied correctly. It should also be remembered that workplace injuries can take place over a prolonged period of time, with poor conditions resulting in the likes of tinnitus, breathing problems and vibration white finger.
The second factor is that the accident in question has to have resulted in an injury or long term condition. If you feel this may have been the case, then call us FREE on 0808 231 5942 and discuss your circumstances with one of our trained advisers. The more details you can come to us with, the better we’ll be able to evaluate your potential claim, and so it will be helpful to make a note of details such as:
- Eyewitness accounts.
- Any workplace accident book.
- Doctors notes.
- Records of any previous accidents which may have taken place at your employers.
- A statement from any ambulance workers attending the scene.
Our trained personal injury lawyers will take all of your details and build a case on your behalf. Because we work on a no win no fee basis, you can pursue your claim for workplace accident compensation safe in the knowledge that, in the event of your losing the case, the expenses of the other side will be covered by insurance whereas, if you win, you’ll be entitled to keep every penny of the compensation you’re awarded.
