An accident at work is a common occurrence. It can be a simple slip and fall on the aisle or it can be a serious accident caused by a defective piece of equipment. Accidents at work can result in all types of injuries. Sometimes, there are no injuries sustained and sometimes, workers sustain serious injuries and even life threatening injuries.
There are rules and regulations which have been designed to prevent work related accidents. These rules have been designed so that workers are protected from injury and harm. There are also requirements imposed on employers. Employers are under a legal obligation to take the necessary steps to prevent work accidents. In fact employers must ensure that workers get access to a safe working environment and that they are protected from injury and harm at the workplace.
Despite all these efforts, accidents at work still occur. If the accident at work was the fault of a fellow colleague or occurred due to the negligent act of the employer, the injured person may be able to make an injury claim. An injured worker has every right to seek financial compensation if the accident was not his fault.
Making A Claim
As mentioned, if the accident was not the fault of the person who has been injured, he can make a claim. Basically an injury claim can help him recover his financial losses that he suffered due to the accident and also compensate him for his injury and the pain he has been through.
To put up an injury claim, it is essential that the accident had taken place within the past three years. There must be enough evidence to support your claim too. if your claim is strong enough, it will be settled out of court based on negotiations between your solicitor and your employer’s insurance company. However, if the company believes that they were not responsible for your accident, they can choose to deny liability and raise a dispute. In such a case, your solicitor will need to prepare to take the claim to court.
Once the claim is in court, a date for hearing will be issued and the court will make the final judgment based on the evidences that have been provided and the supporting documents.
