Work Accidents

Repetitive strain injury or industrial illness or injury

More accidents happen at work than anywhere else, and due to strict regulations imposed upon the employer, it is often difficult to defend claims for compensation. This is good news for the injured employee.

Accidents in the workplace are extremely varied in nature, and can include:
· an injury caused by defective work equipment
· an injury caused by dangerous working practices
· slips and trips
· lifting injuries
· electrocution

What should you do if you have an accident in the workplace?

· if you are injured in an accident at work, and are going to be off for a period of time, you need to ensure you get your statutory sick pay
· make sure your accident is recorded in the company's accident book. If there is no accident book, or no record is made of the incident, then you should advise your employer in writing of the full circumstances of the accident and the injuries you have suffered

Can you claim?

You will have to prove that your employer has caused the injury through failing to take reasonable care to prevent injury to you. This is where we can help you. We will investigate whether your employer has provided:
· a safe place for you to carry out your work
· safe premises in which to work
· suitable materials and equipment, plus training and supervision in how to use them
· competent staff who are properly trained so they do not cause injury to others around them
By law, all employers are obliged to have Employer's Liability Insurance covering them in the event of an employee suffering an injury in the workplace.

The accident does not have to take place at the employers' premises for the employer to be liable such as when an employee is sent to work at or for another company.

Disease claims/other work injuries

We also deal with disease claims and other work injuries such as:
· asbestosis
· vibration white finger
· repetitive strain injuries
· repetitive lifting injuries
· deafness claims
· dermatitis
· eye injuries

Claims usually need to be brought to court within 3 years of the accident. Children usually have until they are 21 if they were under 18 when the accident occurred.

Don't delay – contact us now!