Work Accidents can vary from a slip or trip in an office to accidents involving heavy machinery or vehicles. Employers have a legal responsibility to provide employees with a safe environment in which to work including ensuring safe equipment is available, that there is a safe system of work, competent colleagues and proper training and supervision.
Regardless of the nature of the accident or its severity, if it can be established that your employer failed in their responsibility to ensure your safety at work you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Our qualified personal injury solicitors have considerable expertise in the handling of all types of work accident claims and also have experience in dealing with the tragic consequences following a death through an accident at work.
Seeking legal advice will ensure the recovery of all financial or other losses sustained as a result of your work accident, for example; loss of earnings, damaged clothing and any related medical expenses.
We will also claim for pain and suffering experienced, the impact the accident has had on your day to day life and any that it may have in the future. There are guidelines for the amount of compensation you should expect to receive but it is worth remembering that no two work accidents are the same and each will be judged on its merits.
We can help you get fair compensation for your injury including, in certain circumstances, an allowance for the cost of any care and assistance required as a result of your injuries. Your claim for compensation will be greatly assisted if you:
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Inform your employer as soon as possible after the accident. Make sure your accident is recorded in your company’s accident book.
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Take details of any witnesses to your accident.
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If a similar work accident has taken place previously, make a note of the circumstances and details of any witnesses and whether or not your employer was informed.
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If medical treatment is required, you should attend Hospital or your GP’s surgery as soon as possible following the accident in order to have your injuries assessed and treated.
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Seek legal advice as soon as possible to find out if you are entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Feel free to contact our offices on 0845 458 6291 or email us at info@averyknights.com; whatever the nature of your query we will be more than happy to assist.