
If you have been involved in an accident at work that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to make a work injury claim. Here at PDA, our highly professional solicitors specialise in work injury claims and have the knowledge and expertise you need to make a successful work accident claim.
If you have suffered because of an accident at work, you may be able to claim if you can prove that your employer was responsible for causing the accident. All employers have a duty of care to protect their employees form harm and must take adequate steps to keep their staff safe. Your employer is legally required to:
If you have suffered as a result of your employer’s negligence and failure to carry out the required health and safety duties, you may be able to make a claim.
Slips, trips and falls are the most common type of work place accident, affecting more than 20,000 employees every year. Although many workplace falls are unavoidable, some are the result of health and safety procedures not being properly followed. Potential reasons for tripping in the work place include:
Thankfully, most trips, slips and falls result in relatively minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises, but some can cause severe injuries, such as broken bones and head injuries.
Working at Height is an inherently dangerous activity and it should be avoided wherever possible. In some lines of work, however, working at height is a daily task and cannot be avoided. If your job involves you working at height, your employer must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of your falling, such as providing harnesses and appropriate training. Falling from a height can result in a range of injuries, from relatively mind bone fractures to severe head and spinal injuries. According to HSE statistics, around fifty people die every year from falls in the workplace.
Manual Handling is a broad term; it is used to describe the transportation of a load, from the lifting to the putting down. If you are expected to carry object as part of your role, your employer is required to offer you manual handling training. Picking up loads incorrectly and without proper training can result in numerous injuries, including strained muscles and permanent back injuries.
Severe injuries caused in the workplace usually involved workplace machinery. Sadly, despite health and safety requirements, stories of staff getting their limbs and hair caught in machines and suffering life changing injuries are becoming more frequent. Machinery that is not well maintained and faulty machinery that has not been repaired pose a serious risk to employees’ health and safety.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the foremost requirement of a person working in a dangerous environment. PPE reduces the risk of accidents in the workspace. PPE includes items such as, safety helmets, gloves, full-body suit, eye protection, steel toe cap boots, safety harnesses and respiratory protective equipment. As per Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, your employer has a legal responsibility to provide you with the proper PPE required to conduct your role safely. If you’ve suffered an injury due to defective PPE, you have the right to claim compensation for your loss and recovery.
How much you are able to claim will depend on the extent on your injuries, the long-term affect they have had on you and whether you have struggled financially as a result of the accident. You will have to start your claim within three years of the accident occurring for it to be valid.
Our personal injury lawyers are friendly, efficient and specialise in winning cases and getting clients the compensation you deserve. If you have been injured, you should get in touch with us as soon as possible to discuss your case on 01244 757308. Alternatively, complete our online contact form and we will work out how much compensation you ought to be entitled to and help you to fight for every penny of it.
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