What Should I Do if I’ve Had an Accident at Work?

Clients are often unaware that they can claim against their employer for accidents occurring in the workplace, which usually involves a claim against the employer’s insurance company. We understand that this can often be an awkward or difficult decision to come to, but most employers will deal with any claim sensibly by passing it on to their insurers. You will not be penalised for bringing a claim. Remember this is why liability insurance exists.

Employer’s Duties

Employers have a legal duty to keep their employees safe, including providing a safe place to work and a safe system of work. Employer’s duties include the following:

To carry out appropriate risk assessments
To provide sufficient personal protective equipment
To adequately maintain equipment and machinery
To enforce health and safety regulations
To provide appropriate training
To ensure the workplace is free of hazards, such as liquid spills

Types of Accident

There are many types of accidents which occur in the workplace, and we have assisted hundreds of clients who have suffered serious injuries due to poor working environments, including:

Falls from height – roofs or scaffolding
Injuries from moving vehicles or machinery
Slipping and tripping accidents
Manual handling and lifting accidents
Burn injuries
Electrocution injuries
Loss of limb, fingers or toes

Unfortunately, many employers don’t take proper precautions to ensure the health and safety of their employees until someone brings an accident claim. By bringing a claim and highlighting poor practice you can help ensure that the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else.

What Can I Claim Compensation For?

When it can be proven that your employer was negligent or didn’t do enough to keep you safe in the workplace, you can claim compensation for pain, suffering and the impact of your injury on your quality of life. Your compensation settlement will also cover any financial losses you have suffered due to your accident, such as loss of pay.