Injuries at Work

Anyone who has suffered a personal injury at work is eligible to make a no win, no fee compensation claim. The severity of the injury does not hold consideration when looking for grounds to make a claim, but what is important is if it is possible to show that someone else has been negligent and therefore responsible for causing a personal injury. One of the main situations where personal injuries take place is at work. All employers have a duty of care to guarantee that a job can be carried out safely. During work hours employees have laws that protect them, and if these have not been adhered to then there is basis for a compensation claim. It must also be taken into account that employers are not allowed to dismiss an employee by law just because they are making a claim. A personal injury lawyer will be needed to represent you and many offer a no win, no fee option. The plan for compensation is to put the person who has had the accident in a position they would be if it hadn’t happened. Back injuries often happen during work hours and can lead to long periods of recovery and a loss of earnings. Employers have to assess the risk of injury and abide to health and safety regulations, ensuring there are no other potential hazardous accidents. Repetitive Strain Injury can cause painful cramps in the hands that could affect an employee’s ability to work. A doctor would be able to confirm if the injury is related to work and give the option of lodging a claim for compensation. There are also injuries at work involving unsafe machinery. If there are unsatisfactory safety procedures or a lack of training for using the equipment, then there are grounds to make a compensation claim.