Accidents At Work
Understand your rights if you have an accident at work
If you have been injured during the course of your employment Affordable Law for You can assist you to make a claim for personal injuries, loss or damage. There are certain things that all employers are obliged to ensure as follows:
Employees work in a safe environment
That any machinery and equipment that an employee has to use is safe
That employees have the correct skills to carry out their employment safely
That there is a safe system of work
That employers comply with various Statutes and Regulations that govern Health and Safety in the Workplace
If you have been injured as a result of:
An unsafe environment at work
Unsafe machinery and equipment at work
The actions of a co-employee
Inadequate or lack of protective equipment
Bullying or harassment in the workplace
You can bring a claim for compensation, to support your claim you will need the following information:
A detailed account of how the accident occurred
Three month's wage slips
A medical Report from a Consultant or GP
Details of travel costs etc incurred as a result of the accident
Affordable Law for You can assist you by:
by preparing a letter before action for you
by preparing and issuing proceedings on your behalf
by assisting you to find an appropriate Consultant to prepare a medical report in support of your claim
we have precedents for a small number of claims which you can download and follow