Accidents At Work

Accidents at work take many forms, and it’s not just those in manual jobs who are at risk of accidents. From fork lift truck accidents, to injuries sustained while lifting, to a fall in the office – all of these come under the umbrella term ‘accident at work’.

Many people suffering an accident at work feel that they cannot claim against their employer. Perhaps you work in a small company, or your accident is minor and you don’t realise the extent of your injuries till a day or two afterwards. All employers however must have Employers Liability Insurance by law, which insures them in case an employee is injured at work.

Employers must comply with health and safety legislation to ensure that the work environment is a safe one. This can mean anything from ensuring that there are no tripping hazards in an office, to ensuring that you have the correct tools and training to safely carry out your job. Failure to do this which leads to an injury puts them at fault, and so if you are injured at work you may be able to make a claim.

Legitimate compensation claims can help you if you have to take prolonged time off work as a result of your injury, and so employees should be confident that they can in fact seek legal advice.

If you are injured at work, be sure to record it in your employer’s accident book. Companies with more than ten employees must have one of these, and it is a record of the incident which can be used in the event of a claim.

You usually have three years from the time of the injury in which to claim.