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Accident At Work
What Makes a Accident At Work Claimable?
 Over a
million workers suffer a work related injury every year. If you suffer an accident at work
(including an act of physical violence) which results in you being off work for
at least 3 days, your employer must report it to the enforcing authority within
ten days of your work related accident.
 Your
employer is responsible to operate a safe work environment.
Employers have a legal responsibility to hold Employers Liability
Insurance which covers compensation for injury and loss of earnings of its
staff.
At work, if you have been harmed in a
work related accident, you may be are entitled to damages even if a coworker caused your work
accident, your employer is liable to pay compensation to you.
An accident at work may entitle you
to what's known as a worker's compensation claim.
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fractures, sprains and pulled
ligaments
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back sprains, back pain problems
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shoulder pain, neck pain,
severe headaches
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heart attacks and heart
related ailments
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hypertension and high blood
pressure
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repetitive wrist injuries (carpal tunnel
syndrome)
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burns, scrapes, chemical
injuries
Whatever your work injury, if you
were not at fault, you should make a claim.
What Can I Do If I Get Fired
After I Have An Accident At Work?
Sometimes a work related accident can leave you not able to
continue to work in your current job and you may be fired or relived of your
job. If this happens an employer may decide to terminate your employment on the
factor that you can not do your job anymore.
You may be able to secure a win for a loss of earnings claim from your employer
with a medical supported leave of absence from work. With serious injuries there
may be a very large claim fro the loss of earnings, especially if your ability
to work in your field is hampered due to your work injury.
Is My Employer Required To
Make My Work Place Safe?
Your employer is required to make
your work place safe due to a common law for what we call a non-delegable duty
of care. Even if your accident was caused by faulty equipment which your
employer purchased from a third party, he is still responsible to you for your
personal injury. If you are off work more than three days the the accident must
be reported to the Health Safety Executive. The HSE will undertake and
investigation to determine the cause of the injury and any liability involved.
What Do I Do If Have an Accident at Work?
Report the injury to the safety
coordinator at work and follow the safety procedures for filing an accident
claim at work per your safety code book rules. If you require immediate medical
attention, then this is a step that will be handled later. You need to be sure
that a record is made in the accident record book.
If you file a legal claim later, this
record will be used in court and the details will substantiate your personal
injury claim. Witness names and time of accident should also be recorded. If you
were partially at fault for the injuries, approximately 50% then the court may
reduce your claim award by 50%.
Accident at Work Claims
When a accident at work claim is made
you as the injured person you are required to report the accident immediately to
your supervisor. Your employer is required to provide
protective equipment and clothing to protect you from harmful work conditions.
Workers Compensation Lawyers and Solicitors
Be sure to find an approved and licensed workers compensation lawyer or
workers compensation solicitor and ask for references before selecting the solicitor
or lawyer that will present your personal injury case.
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