Industrial Accidents Compensation
Industrial accidents are often thought of as being very serious incidents - and in some cases they are - but often the accident can be something minor that may still have caused you temporary, long-term or even permanent injury or distress. If you have been the victim of an accident at your place of work, such as falling from a ladder, there is a possibility you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury/loss. It is your right to seek financial recompense for injuries sustained in the workplace in many different circumstances. Eligible industrial accident compensation claims could result from:
- A lack of adequate training.
- Unsafe working processes.
- Damaged and unsuitable equipment.
- Dangerous working environments.
When starting the compensation process, your claim could fall into two different categories. The first is a standard work-place injury claim (e.g a sprained ankle) and the second could be an injury that has resulted in a disability (e.g industrial deafness). The type of claim will then determine what suitable route of action is required.
It's best to look at the process of submitting a claim in three stages.
- First of all, ask yourself whether you have sufficient evidence to support your claim in court.
- Secondly, gather your evidence together. This could be statements from colleagues, medical staff, injury book logs.
- Finally, ascertain whether the same type of accident may have happened in the past. You will need as much information as possible to ensure that your case is sound and worthy to stand up in court.
Other questions to consider include:
Can the fault of the company be proven in court?
Following the initial construction of your case, your solicitor should ensure that, with the evidence presented to them, they can prove that the liability of the accident belongs to the right person. The responsibility could also lie with a fellow colleague, or another company based within your place of work.
Are you prepared to see it through?
Injuries DO happen, and those presented in court help to ensure that employers work with best practice guidelines to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future. While most companies admit to failings, some do not. It is important to consider that, either way, you will be providing evidence against your employer and therefore there may be further consequences resultant in your actions. This you can discuss with your solicitor in more detail.
If the above points are clarified before you begin your claim, you would give your compensation claim the greatest chance of success.
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
Available to individuals that have suffered over 2 months off work for one of the various "prescribed diseases" creating permanent damage or damage to that person. Various examples of this could include: asthma; diseases caused by working with Asbestos; Vibration White Finger; Industrial Deafness; Pneumoconiosis; Chronic Bronchitis; Tenosynovitis, and Tendonitis Mesothelioma.
When your disorder is confirmed by both medical examination and the benefits agency, you are then within your rights to claim payments. Once in motion, you can also submit a work-place injury claim for financial compensation following the negligence of your employer in that instance. This could be lost wages, a claim for medical expenses, or any other out of pocket expenses.
Whatever type of industrial claim you are considering, Claims.co.uk's knowledgeable customer liaison team can provide exceptional advice on the best way to proceed with any work related compensation claims.
