Most workplace accidents are relatively minor but occasionally, some can be quite serious and cause severe mental and physical trauma to the employee or victim.
Many employees who become injured in the workplace find themselves worrying more about the consequences on their job of making what would be a justifiable workplace accident claim, particularly in these difficult economic times.
Anyone who suffers an injury following a workplace accident which was not their fault is entitled by law to claim workplace compensation for their injuries and any losses which they suffer as a result. No one should feel intimidated by taking what they feel is the right course of action in making a personal injury workplace accident claim, especially as this may well provide an extremely important financial cushion during the period following their accident.
Important questions to ask yourself regarding a workplace claim
- Have you been injured at work within the last 3 years?
- Have you recently been made redundant?
- Are you still undecided about making a workplace claim for your work related accident?
If these apply to you, keep in mind that you do have 3 years from the date of your accident to issue proceedings in a claim for workplace compensation against a negligent employer. If you have been involved in an accident in the last three years and have not made a workplace accident claim because you were concerned about the impact of doing so on your job, or if you have since been made redundant and have not yet entered the claims process, you can still make a workplace compensation claim.
You can do this even if your former employer has ceased trading. This is because any workplace claim that you make if successful will be against your employer's liability insurance policy issued by their insurance company.
At Legal Advice Helpline, we provide speedy access to solicitors with expertise in dealing with workplace claims. For example:
A successful workplace accident claim for injures caused by a workplace accident will be dependent upon being able to show that your accident was caused by a negligent act by your employer who is required by law to maintain a safe and hazard free working environment.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, expert solicitors working with Legal Advice Helpline will help you make a No Win No Fee personal injury workplace claim and guarantee that you will recover 100% of any compensation.
For more information on claiming workplace compensation for a personal injury suffered in an workplace accident, call Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042.