Accident In The Work Place
It is a fact that most accidents now occur in the workplace than anywhere else. Nearly half of all accidents happen in the workplace and it can be difficult for employees to claim for compensation as people often worry about the repercussions that doing so may have. Fears like this should not stop people from claiming though as employers are legally obligated to have Employer’s Liability Insurance to cover any incidents which may occur.
Many people are anxious when it comes to claiming against their employers for personal injury. Although you may feel anxious you really need not be. There are laws in place to make sure your employer treats you fairly if you make a claim and employers have to have insurance for this reason.
Here are four of the most frequently asked questions they get when a person is injured at work.
If you are injured in a work place accident and therefore you need to take time off to recover then you will, by law, be entitled to up to 28 weeks of standard sick pay. If after then 28 weeks you are still unable to return to work then you may be eligible for other benefits such as disability allowance.
Question 2: What if my accident was caused by another employee? Answer: If another employee causes your accident at work, then your employer would still be liable to pay you damages for your personal injuries. The main exception is where your injury results from violent horseplay or an assault by another employee.
No claim for personal injury is exactly the same and some cases can be settled easily and within a matter of weeks whereas others require more information to be gathered or witness statements to be taken and therefore take longer. Many work place personal injury cases can be settled without having to go to court.
Employers must make sure that their staff are fully trained to do the job they are paid for and that they do not put others around them at risk.
If you have had an accident at work it is a good idea to talk to a qualified solicitor for advice on what to do.