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Work accidents
Work Accident Compensation:
If you have been injured in an accident at work or working elsewhere you may have an Accident Compensation Claim against a group or individual responsible, including your employer. Claiming compensation for accidental injuries that occur in the workplace is a fairly new concept. Any employer should wish and act to ensure the well-being of any staff member against the risk of being injured. It has been known that some employers who have had compensation claims feel a more personal involvement in the case. This should not be the case. Moreover your employer should have adequate compensation to settle a work accident compensation claim, as a matter of due process and consideration to the risks the working environment creates. Remember, most accidents could be prevented by safer working conditions.
To claim for compensation following an accident at work you require some evidence that you injuries have been caused by an accident through work related activity. This can be in the form of a witness statement, accident book entries or even medical notes. Then, it will have to be shown that your injuries were as a result of your employer’s negligence. Our panel solicitors will assist in obtaining the necessary evidence to ensure your claim succeeds.
Frequent injuries in the workplace are spinal and neck injuries and lacerations. Claims involving such injuries are normally easier to settle as the compensation levels are well established. Problems, and therefore delays, occur when one side disagrees on the compensatory amount to be awarded. Work related injury claims are not the most regular type of personal injury claim due the nature of the place where they occur.
If you have been involved in a work accident, speak to the experts at the Accident Injury Line on 0800 011 2172.
