Accidents at work
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Work accidents are very common
If you have been injured in a work accident you may feel reluctant to make a compensation claim against your employer for fear of victimisation or even losing your job.
Accidents at work are common and your boss should have insurance to cover compensation claims from employees who have been injured at work. The case will be handled by the employer's insurance company. There are separate employment laws to protect you from harassment, bullying and unfair dismissal.
Your workplace has a legal responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment, provide competent co-workers, adequate materials and equipment, as well as a safe system of work with proper training and supervision. Even if your personal injuries were accident was caused by faulty machinery or equipment supplied by another company, the responsibility remains with your employer to ensure that it is safe for you to use and that you have had adequate training.
Our panel of expert personal injury solicitors, help many people every year to make successful compensation claims after having been injured in a work accident.
In some cases your injury may leave you unable to continue working and it is probably then inevitable that your employment will be terminated. We can help you claim for loss of earnings and loss of future income as a result of your accident.