What is the reason for accidents happening in the workplace and how to avoid them?

There are a number of different reasons for which you can be involved in an accident in the workplace and it is important if you have sustained an injury through no fault of your own you contact a team of highly skilled claims experts to help you through the entire claims process in the hopes of securing the compensation that you justly deserve. If you are unsure about whether you are eligible to claim is compensation you should be provided with a free no obligation assessment of your situation. There are many reasons for which you may be injured whilst at work, or be involved in an accident in the workplace. These can include but are not limited to:

• Sustaining an injury when working with chemicals –you may burn yourself or be poisoned by chemicals if you do not treat them carefully, or have the appropriate equipment to work with them.
• Falling from a height –if you work on scaffolding, high buildings, or ladders then you may injure yourself by falling from them.
• Injuring yourself on faulty equipment or facilities–if your equipment, tools of facilities are not safe, or if you have not been trained correctly then you may injure yourself whilst using them.
• Being injured by something hitting you or falling on you –you may be injured by a piece of equipment or material or another object falling on you or hitting you whilst in your working environment.

If you feel that any accident you were involved in in the workplace happened through no fault of your own then it may be possible to make a successful claim for compensation by speaking to an experienced and knowledgeable team of work accident solicitors who specialise in claims involving accidents in the workplace. You should be provided with a free no obligation assessment of your situation and advised on your eligibility to make a claim. It is important to find solicitors who specialise in making successful claims involving workplace injuries and workplace negligence so that you have the best chance of securing the compensation that you justly deserved for the injuries you sustained.

It is important to remember that you need to make a claim for injuries sustained during an accident in the workplace within three years of the accident occurring, otherwise it may not be possible to pursue a claim, even if you would otherwise be eligible.it is also important that the accident that occurred was not your fault. If you are unsure about any of these criteria please contact team of specialist solicitors who will be able to advise you, and give you information about your particular circumstances.

It is understandable that if you’ve been involved in an accident at work the injuries that you sustained may mean that you cannot return to work for an extended period of time. It may be possible for you to claim recompense for the financial losses that you face as a result of any injuries you sustained whilst at work. This recompense can include any loss of earnings due to being unable to work; the cost of any treatment or on-going care that you may require due to the injuries that you sustained; the cost of any medications that you need; and the cost of any alterations to your living accommodation. It may also be possible to make a claim on a no win no fee basis. This means that if your solicitor is unable to secure the compensation for your injuries then you will not be charged for the services of that solicitor. However, new legislation came into force in April 2013 stating that if you are claiming in England or Wales and your claim is successful then the costs associated with that are payable to your solicitor and may be taken out of your compensation award.

According to government laws and legislations it is up to your employer to ensure that the health and safety standards at work are met and that you and all other employees are provided with all the necessary tools and equipment necessary to ensure you can carry out your job safely. It is also important that your employer is up-to-date with all the current health and safety regulations relating to their workers. This includes any training that is required including lifting and carrying, first aid and ensuring that your working environment is safe. If you work in extremely dangerous circumstances such as with chemicals then your employer must provide you with the correct protective equipment to ensure that you are safe. This may include overalls, goggles, gloves and protective shoes.

If you do not feel your employer has provided you with an adequate duty of care regarding your health and safety, and if this has resulted in an accident in the workplace during which you sustained an injury then it may be possible to make a successful personal injury claim against them. The legislation that governs injuries and accidents in the workplace is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The solicitor that you speak to regarding a claim should know and understand this legislation, and be able to use it to help you secure the compensation that you justly deserve for any injuries sustained whilst at work.

Unfortunately, many accidents that happen at work such as slips trips and falls in the workplace occurs due to the negligent actions of the employer or other members of staff. Whether this be inadequate or incorrect equipment, poor training, or unsafe working conditions, it is important to remember that if the accident occurred through no fault of your own it may be possible to make a successful personal injury claim.

For more info about how to make a personal injury claim following an accident in the workplace then please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team of dedicated and specialist solicitors who will provide you with the best chance of securing the compensation that you justly deserved for any injuries sustained through no fault of your own.

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