Hi Brian
So sorry to hear about your accident! I hope you're ok and recovering well. Let's answer that question.
If you're injured in an accident at work, you may understandably be feeling frustrated or angry, particularly if you know that the accident could have been avoided.
All employers owe their employees a duty to uphold their health, safety and welfare so far as it is reasonably possible to do so. This obligation is laid out in the
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
To achieve this duty, the Act sets out in Section 2 a number of methods that employers should implement. These measures range from conducting regular risk assessments to supplying adequate PPE and staff training. A failure to implement these safety measures could see the risks of accidents increase, which in turn may lead to injuries.
To make a claim for workers compensation following an accident, we advise that you gather all of the evidence that you can. This may include a copy of the accident book entry, photographs of the scene of the accident, CCTV footage of the accident, and any letters or notes that you've been given by your treating doctor or hospital.
Once you have your evidence, we recommend that you seek legal advice. Present your evidence to the solicitor, tell them what happened in as much detail as you can recall and the impact the injuries have had on your life. Using this information, your personal injury lawyer will assess the prospects of success, and should they believe the case has a greater than 50% chance of succeeding, they will likely offer to represent you under a No Win No Fee agreement.
To connect with personal injury solicitors specialising in workplace accident claims, why not contact our friendly team at Legal Expert? They're available to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. You can message them via the live chat, and they could even offer you a No Win No Fee claims bonus.
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Look after yourself!
Edward
