Work Accidents Injuries in the work place are common and make up a large marjority of the personal injury claims that are made. Employer's have to make sure the workplace is safe and without risk to health. Some steps taken to maintain this are to provide protective clothing wjhere necessary, assess the risks that might be involved in work practices, such as using a computer, provide adequate first aid equipment and facilities and keeping dust,, fumes and noise under control. When an accident does occur at work there is a legal obligation that it has to be reported to your employer as soon as possible. The accident will be noted in what is called the accident book, most if not all workplaces should have one of these and if they don't, it is advised that you note all details of the accident down, making two copies, one for you and one for your boss. If you fail to report details of the accident and later decide to claim for compensation your claim will be unfounded and dismissed. Another piece of advice for people who wish to make a claim after a work related accident is to make an appointment with a doctor so your injuries can be professionally assessed. Even if your injuries seem very minor it is still a good idea as you will have a medical record of exactly what happened, which, in some cases could make or break a compensation claim. As work related accidents are more common than they should be, Accident Consult are professionally trained and have many years of experience in getting you compensation. From the moment you pick up the phone, Accident Consult are here to help, giving you professional advice and assistance from the start of your claim through till the end. It's never been easier to claim, our no win no fee experts will tell you right away whether your case has the potential to win and as it is no win no fee, you keep all of the money rewarded to you in a successful claim and if you dont win, your lawyers fees are paid from the other side, meaning you have nothing to lose. For more information about the amount that could be awarded to you, check out our work accident page of the Claim Calulator. |
