ACCIDENTS AT WORK

Work injuries are a major source of compensation in the UK and make up a large percentage of the overall claims tally. Employers have a duty to ensure workplace safety for their employees both at Common Law and under safety regulations imposed by statute for example The Health and Safety At Work Act.

There are many types of industrial accidents that can happwn within the work place:-

• Machinery accidents
• Lifting accidents
• Lifting equipment accidents
• Falls, slips and trips
• Defects in premises or equipment
• Defective or inadequate safety/protective equipment
• Construction accidents

If you are injured in an accident at work and your employer is to blame you would be entitled to bring a claim for compensation due to negligence or Breach of Statutory duty or both. Even if an accident is caused by a fellow worker, you can still bring a claim since employers are vicariously liable for negligent acts of their employees.

If it is felt that the accident was partly your fault your claim may be reduced. This is called Contributory Negligence and your compensation would be reduced in proportion to the extent to which you are held to be responsible.

Employers are required by law to carry Employers Liability Insurance to ensure that funds are available to compensate employees injured at work.
 
To make a No Win No Fee Accident at Work claim telephone us now on 0844 477 6287 or why not complete and submit our online claim form for a free assessment of your claim.