Accidents at work
Accidents in the workplace are by far the most common and the injuries that occur there can be the most complex.
All our staff at Bakers Personal Injury Solicitors are aware of the difficulties associated with claiming against an employer.
We understand why many people may be too frightened to make a claim due to the worry of losing their job. Our experience of dealing with claims against an employer should provide you with the confidence and support you need.
Employers have a duty to make sure the job their employees carry out is safe and they are not legally allowed to terminate their contract because of a claim made against the company. Workplaces must follow strict health and safety regulations and if your employer fails to do this then your case for compensation for an injury sustained at work will be much stronger. Employers must have insurance to cover the cost of accidents which occur at work. There are many different types of accidents that occur at work including:
- Dangerous machinery
- Training and safety equipment
- Disease, deafness and other long-term injuries
- Lifting heavy objects
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
- Hazards at work
If you sustain an injury at work the first thing to do is report the incident in the accident book, your employer has a legal obligation to keep an accident book and record all accidents in it. Try to obtain witness details and, if safe to do so, take photographs. Thereafter seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
If you think you might have a claim call Bakers Personal Injury Solicitors today on 0800 731 7284 for free impartial advice.
