When we’re at work the last thing we expect to happen in our working day is for us to become involved in an accident; unfortunately these things do happen. If the accident you were involved in was caused due to the conditions which you were working in, then you may have a potential case to claim for compensation.
At work your employer has a duty to ensure that the environment you are working in is safe, and that safety regulations and standards have been met. Standards to ensure employees are safe when at work are regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). They often carry out checks to ensure employers are meeting these standards.
If you become involved in an accident at work you should not be afraid to speak out about making a claim; by law all employers should have employer’s liability insurance which covers them for any accidents that may occur to their staff in the workplace.
If you have been involved in an accident at work it is a good idea to try and record the circumstances of the accident, along with the date and time the accident took place. For example, what job where you carrying out when you had the accident? Was anyone there assisting you at the time of the accident? Should there have been someone else there on the job? Had the equipment you were using been tested and did it pass the tests? Answering all of the above questions will help you and your lawyers to make a successful claim.
Some of the injuries you have suffered due to the accident may require you to take time off work, and result in a loss of earnings. It may cost you money for parking or travelling to the hospital. It is important you keep a note of any loss of earnings or costs you have incurred due to the injury, as you may be able to get these back when making the claim.
When you are looking to choose an injury lawyer to handle your claim, make sure you choose an independent law firm that works on a no win, no fee basis. Independent firms are more likely to offer you a better service and spend more time with you, keeping you up to date throughout the claim, as they won’t have had to waste any money on paying of a middle man – also known as Claims Management Companies.
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