Jul
20
Dealing With Lost Earnings after Suffering from Work-related Accidents
After having suffered due to work-related injuries, are you entitled to get back the earnings you have lost, especially if you were unable to attend to your job duties and if your employer has ceased including you in the office payroll? Before you think of getting a specific amount for your claim, you need to understand first what makes you entitled for the claim in the first place.
It is the responsibility of every employer, according to English Law, to guarantee the safety and security of the employers while at work, and to give ample protection against any potential injuries. One of the most essential aspects of the English Legal system is the law on negligence. While this law on negligence already provided enough protection to employers, there are other legislative acts which also provide more employer rights. One of these is the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, which provides that any equipment failure that leads to the injury of the employee is the fault of the employer.
Since all employees are covered by these laws on workplace safety, you can always seek the advice of work accident solicitors, in case you suffer from an injury while at work. These solicitors will help evaluate your case to determine if you can make a claim or not.
Determining the Amount You Can Claim from Your Lost Earnings
Jul
13
Claiming for an accident at work
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If you have had an accident at work and it wasn’t your fault then chances are you will be able to claim compensation for your injuries and losses.
Accidents can happen for many reasons; it can be due to a lack of guards on a machine, you could slip on a spilt liquid, work equipment or protective clothing can be defective or inadequate, it can be even due to the negligent or dangerous behaviour of your workmates.
Whatever the reason you can look to claim for your injuries and losses.
What to do when you have an accident:
Always report it straight away and make sure that it is entered into the accident book; all businesses are required to have an accident book; if there isn’t one make sure that all details of the accident are written down and signed as being accurate by both you and your foreman, HR rep etc. Just make sure it is someone with authority and who will be accountable for the report.
Get the names and details of any witnesses; if possible get a signed statement as soon as possible. This doesn’t have to be a formal legal document; just an accurate record of what they saw and what, if possible, what caused the accident.
If possible and appropriate get a photograph of whatever caused your accident.
Jul
5
Negligent Employers Pay Compensation for Work Related Accident and Disease Claims
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To pursue an accident compensation claim following an accident at work you must prove that your injuries were caused by the negligence of another party. This will usually be your employer, but might include workers from other companies. Employers have a duty to ensure the safety of all the people on their premises, whether they employ them or not, and if they fail to do so then personal injury compensation could be awarded for successful accident claims.
Work accident claims are often made for injuries suffered because the work equipment provided by an employer was faulty, poorly maintained, defective or even dangerous.
Other accident at work claims can also arise due to slipping incidents caused by spillages, slippery surfaces or wearing footwear that is unsuitable for the job, and also due to tripping over items lying on the floor that cause a hazard. The workplace can be a dangerous place and a large number of these accident compensation claims result from issues involving the state of the floor.
Another major cause of accident at work claims is falling, when for example serious injuries are suffered as a consequence of falling from heights, or down uncovered holes, or when hit by falling objects.
The lack of adequate protective equipment, such as safety footwear, gloves, hard hats, face masks and safety goggles can also result in injuries that lead to successful accident claims.