Most of us spend a large part of our lives at work, be that in an office, warehouse, factory or on a building site, so it will come as no surprise that accidents happen across the UK every day in a variety of workplaces, even if you are doing everything correctly.
However, many people don’t realise that if you’ve been injured at work because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim.
Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment for their staff. This includes carrying out risk assessments, providing suitable training, maintaining equipment, and taking reasonable steps to protect employees from harm.
If your employer fails in that duty and you suffer an injury as a result, you could have grounds to bring a personal injury claim.
You may well be worrying that making a claim will directly affect your employer, though most employers are required by law to hold employers’ liability insurance, which is designed to cover compensation claims made by injured workers. In most cases, it is the insurer that handles and pays any successful claim.
No matter what your injury, compensation is not just limited to the injury itself, a successful claim can also include financial losses and expenses that have arisen because of the accident. These can include; loss of earnings if you have had to take time off work, future loss of income if your injuries affect your ability to work, travel expenses for medical appointments, and more.
Every claim is different, and the amount of compensation will depend on the severity of the injury and the financial impact it has had, and will have, on your life.
Some of the incidents that happen more frequently than others include; manual handling accidents, where lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects, can result in back injuries, muscle strains, and long-term mobility problems. Slips, Trips & Falls on uneven surfaces, spillages and trailing cables. Plus, faulty machinery and tools may lead to serious injuries that could otherwise have been avoided.
Being injured at work can have a significant impact on your health, finances, and family life. If the accident was caused by unsafe working practices, inadequate training, faulty equipment, or another form of employer negligence, you should not be left to deal with the consequences alone.
With over 30 years of experience, our friendly and approachable team of experts are here to help you with clear guidance on your next steps should you have suffered an accident at work.
You can contact us by calling 01244 956434 or by filling in the contact form on our website.