Work Accident Compensation Claims

Work Accident Claims

Accidents in the workplace are very common. According to the most recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures, there were estimated to be over 800,000 workplace accidents in 2006-2007.

Historically, most workplace accidents occurred in traditional heavy industries such as construction or working on the docks. However, even as we have moved more towards a service based economy there is still a significant risk of workplace accidents and illnesses such as trips and slips in a retail setting or work related upper limb disorders.

The law relating to accidents in the workplace is similar to that of accidents in any other setting. A claimant has to prove that the employer was at fault, and that the fault caused injury. However in addition to that there are many regulations which have been enacted over the last twenty years or so to give employees additional protection.

All employers are required to have an work accident book on their premises which must be completed if there is an accident in the workplace. In addition if the work accident caused a death or serious injury, it must be reported to the HSE who may then undertake an investigation. This can provide a valuable source of evidence should you decide to pursue a claim.

Some people are concerned about bringing a claim against their employers as they are worried that it may affect their ongoing employment. In fact, all employers are obliged to hold insurance in case their employees have an accident and almost always, the insurers will deal with the claim on the employer’s behalf. Nevertheless our panel of solicitors are acutely aware of the need to deal with these cases sensitively in order to bring them to a satisfactory conclusion.

Causes of work accident claims include:

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