How to start claiming for Work Accident Compensation?

Author: Alex Fernandes

If you have been involved in any accidents at work then it is important to speak to a specialist claims expert who will be able to advise you on your eligibility to make a successful personal injury claim. In order to do this they should provide you with a free no obligation assessment of your situation so that they can carry out a full investigation and advise you on your eligibility to claim.

If you have been injured in the past three years through no fault of your own whilst at work then it is possible that you will be able to make a personal injury claim. In order to do this it is advisable for you to seek the help of a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable solicitors who will be able to handle your case for you, and cause you the minimal amount of stress possible.

There are many legislations in place for incidents and accidents at work, and these should be known and understood by your claims expert. The most important piece of legislation relating to accident at work claim is the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states that the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 can also be referred to as the HSWA, HSW Act or HASAWA. It is the most important piece of legislation covering Occupational Health & Safety in the country, and the HSE is responsible for this Act and a number of other Acts relating to the working environment.

It is the duty of your employer to ensure that you are kept safe whilst at work. It is important that you are provided with all the necessary equipment and tools to carry out your job effectively and safely, and given any safety equipment and protective clothing that you need.

If you have been injured or been involved in any accidents at work then the specialist claims solicitors will be able to take a detailed account of any injuries that you sustained, and who you felt was to blame for those injuries and investigate your case fully. There are many ways that you can be injured whilst at work in these can include but are not limited to:

  • Injuring yourself whilst lifting or carrying heavy or cumbersome objects – if you do not receive proper training of lifting and carrying heavy objects then you may cause injury to your spine or other parts of your body.
  • Being hit by a moving or falling object – you may have been involved in an accident where a piece of equipment or vehicle hit you whilst at work; and this accident may have caused you major or minor injuries.
  • Being injured during a fall from a height– if you work in any occupation which involves ladders, roofs, high work areas or scaffolding then you may injure yourself if you fall off them.
  • Being injured by chemicals – this can include a wide range of different chemicals that can injure you by burning or poisoning you through ingestion, inhalation or contact with the skin.
  • Being injured by faulty equipment or facilities – if any machinery or tools that you work with are not maintained to the safety standards required there they may cause serious injury to you. This is the same for the facilities that you use including any on-site kitchens bathrooms.

Unfortunately, in rare circumstances accidents at work can lead to fatalities and it is important to speak to the highly skilled and dedicated claims experts who will be able to advise you on everything from dealing with your accident at work compensation claim to handling your case at a coroner’s inquest.

If you have been injured whilst at work, and as a result of this injury are unable to return to work for an extended period of time then this can cause significant financial implications for you and your family. It’s important to remember that it is also possible to claim recompense for many financial losses as a result of your accident. These financial losses can include but are not limited to:

  • The cost of any medical treatment associated with the injuries you sustained during the accident
  • The cost of any on-going care that is required to help deal with your injuries that you sustained during the accident
  • The cost of any alterations that need to be made to your home or vehicle as a result of your injuries such as ramps, handrails, specialist baths and alterations that need to be made to your car.

How do I identify who is responsible for my accident injuries whilst at work?

It is up to your employer to ensure your health and safety at work. They can do this by providing you with up-to-date policies and procedures relating to your working environment as well as ensuring that your health and safety training is up-to-date. It is important that your employer provides you with the necessary equipment and tools in order to complete your job safely and successfully. They also need to ensure that you have the protective clothing that you need. If any of the equipment, tools or protective clothing is not maintained and stored safely then it may lead to it becoming faulty or unusable. If this is the case it is up to your employer to fix the equipment or provide you with new equipment.

If your employer has not given you the right equipment and training you think is required to ensure that you are working in a safe environment, and if you are involved in any accidents at work in which you sustain an injury it may be possible for the specialist claims expert to help you make a personal injury claim against your company.