Regrettably, accidents frequently occur in the workplace. Whether the cause is as a result of negligence or a breach of statutory duty on the part of the employer, the effects can often be life changing.
Thousands of personal injuries occur as a result of
accidents in the workplace, which means if you have suffered from this you won't be alone when wondering what to do next.
In many situations a worker will not bring a claim against their employer through fear of either losing their job or damaging the relationship they have built up with their employer, often over many years of loyal service. This is a difficult situation to be in as it can adversely affect an individual's personal life caused by unexpected financial pressures and loss of amenities.
In recent months we have seen a steep rise in the number of employees who have begun to exercise their right to claim compensation for injuries arising from accidents in the workplace, sparking an increase in cases.
The turnaround appears to be due to the current state of recession, forcing many individuals into redundancy due to the economic meltdown. For many, there is no other option but to seek compensation by making a claim from a company that may have hindered their future eligibility for employment.
Because an employee usually has 3 years to bring a claim arising from a workplace accident, there is undoubtedly a large number of potential claimants who have had accidents over the last 2 or 3 years but who have not yet brought a claim.
Some of the most common accidents in the workplace involve
lifting injuries, accidents caused by
burns,
slips, trips and
falling accidents or accidents involving
defective equipment.
If you have suffered an accident at work at any time during the last 3 years please
contact Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042.