Injury at Work â
A workplace environment is not the safest place on the planet. Accidents can happen to workers anytime of the day even in the strictest companies in terms of health and safety. Recent statistics from the Health and Safety Executive shows that there were more than 300,000 reported injuries at work in the UK in 2008. But this number only shows the reported accidents. How many work related injuries have not been accounted for?
Injury at work can be defined in many ways. It can be a slip, trip and fall accident, injuries as a result of defective machineries and equipment, being struck by a heavy object falling, lifting of heavy materials, electric related accidents, illnesses cause by hazardous materials and work environment, hearing impairment due to too much noise at work, psychological damages, and so on.
Are you suffering from injuries or illnesses as a result of accidents in the workplace? If the answer is yes and you have no fault in any of these accidents then you can make an injury at work compensation claim against your employer and all the parties that caused you the injury.
The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 states that the boss is liable for the safety and health of their employees in the workplace, thus it is their responsibility to compensate you when you file a claim for injury at work. Know that if you suffered any injury or illness due to circumstances in the workplace you have a strong foundation in making a compensation claim.
So what can you do to ensure that you'll get maximum benefit when filing a claim? Here are some of the common guidelines an employee should follow:
1.   Report the accident immediately to your employer
It is important that you report the accident right away to your employer when it happens. They have the right to know so that they can make the necessary actions in order to avoid the same accident in the future. This move is also needed in order to know the stand of your employer when you state that you want to make a claim.
2.   Make sure the accident is recorded in the company's accident book.
Every company has their own accident book wherein accidents and other details are logged. This will enforce your claim in a number of ways. It will establish that the claim you're making is genuine and cannot be contested. Just make certain that the accident book will list all the details of your accident including the time and date of the accident, the name of any witnesses who substantiate your statement, the cause of the accident and the resulting injury you suffered.
3.   Seek medical assistance right away.
It is a must that you go to a doctor right away to treat your injuries or illnesses. They are going to determine if the injury was indeed caused by the accident in the workplace. Their medical report is also vital in knowing the amount of compensation you'll get from your employer.
4.   Hire someone who's experience in work related accident claims
In order for your claim to be successful you'll need the help of a capable and qualified personal injury solicitor who specialises in injury at work claims. You may desire to hire someone who's working for free under the no win no fee policy. With this you are not obligated to pay them anything whether you win the case or not. Look for someone who have extensive experience in the field of work related claims and also who's accredited by the Law Society.
Follow these guidelines and you are sure to get maximum compensation for your injuries at work.
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