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Work Injury Claims
This type of claim relates to injuries that occur at work or during the course of a Claimant’s employment. Employers are obliged to ensure that their workplace and systems of work are safe for the employees and to ensure that the risk of injury is kept to a minimum. The regulations in this area are so wide ranging that it is quite possible that any injury sustained in the course of your employment could give rise to a claim for compensation even if an accident and subsequent injuries were caused by a co-worker or visitor to your workplace.
The main workplace accident types which result in injury are as follows:
Compensation claims for an injury at work caused by dangerous premises
The vast majority of injuries at work are caused by dangerous premises and as such it is not uncommon for employees to slip, trip or fall due to the ate of their working environment. It is essential that all accidents are reported and logged in the Accident Book.
Compensation claims for an injury caused whilst lifting heavy items
A large number of workplace injuries occur due to employees being obliged to lift and/or move heavy and large items when inappropriate for them to do so. The rule of thumb is that if at item weighs 25kg or more then it is deemed unsafe for one person to lift and/or move it. An employer should ensure that enough staff are available for these types of duties and if they do not then they may be in breach of the Manual Handling Regulations. The most common injuries sustained are back and arm injuries.
Compensation claims for an injury caused by defective work equipment
It is not uncommon for employees to be injured by the equipment that they are using by virtue of the fact that it is in a dangerous condition and unsafe for purpose. It is for the Defendants to ensure that all of their work equipment is safe for use and as such all equipment should be checked regularly to ensure that it is. It may of course be the responsibility of the injured person to check their own equipment but the overall responsibility lies with the employer.
Compensation claims for injury and accidents caused due to a lack of training and supervision
A large number of accidents at work are caused by the fact that employers do not provide employees with enough or sufficient training to ensure that they can do their jobs safely. Employers are obliged to provide the correct amount of training and supervision for all employees and as such if they do not and an accident and subsequent injuries are sustained then they may be liable to pay compensation.
If you or anybody you know has had an accident at work and sustained injury as a result in the last 3 years then it may be possible to make a claim for compensation for these injuries. This would of course depend on the facts and as such we recommend that you contact us via the Claim Assessment Form so that one of our qualified solicitors can confirm that you have a valid case for compensation and therefore assess your claim
Please note that all of our solicitors act on a no win, no fee basis and that you will receive 100% of any damages that may be awarded.
What Should You Do if You Have Suffered an Injury at Work and Want to Make a Compensation Claim
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Seek medical help from your local hospital or your general practitioner. Click on our links page for treatment available in your area.
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Report the incident to your employer. It is important that the accident details are recorded in the accident book.
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Contact us by completing the most relevant section of the claim assessment form.
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