What You Should Do If You've an Accident at

Work

As the health and safety of employees is considered to be

of paramount importance by the UK government so that it

has been reinforced by European Law a matter of public

policy.

If you are unfortunate enough to have an reporting an

accident to insurance you may have a chance of winning

settlement from your employers. You will find 4 different

ways by which your employers can be legally responsible.

Common Law Negligence by your Employer An employee is under a duty to be sure that the

place of work is generally safe and free from any danger of injury or harm. For example, you

ought to be provided with proper safety gear. If this obligation is breached and the accident

causes the harm/injury endured your boss could be seen to be negligent and so legally

accountable for your injuries and a claim for compensation may be made.

Laws associated with Safety & Health There are several laws that are in place which protect the

safety and health of workers in workplaces. For example, a company should carry out a

sufficient risk assessment ahead of any employee carrying out the duty. If these laws are not

followed then your employer is likely to be held accountable for your accident at work and be

liable to pay your compensation.

Manual Handling Regulations There are legal directions in place under the Manual Handling

Operations Regulations 1992 where manual handling takes place, if these are not followed then

your employer setting out the businesses obligations might be liable for the accident.

Occupiers Liability An employer can nevertheless be legally responsible in situations where their

areas are left in a dangerous state and an injury occurs as a result. For example, if there is a

spillage on the ground leading you to slip and injure yourself your employer might still be liable.

A MOVE TO STEP GUIDE TO ALL THE WAYS YOU OUGHT TO TAKE TO STATE

COMPENSATION FOR An INJURY IN THE WORKPLACE

If you have had a damage following an accident at work you should instantly follow these steps:

* Report the accident to your supervisor/manager. Your supervisor/manager must have a

explanation of the accident from you and make a note of any potential witnesses to the accident.

A brief report will be compiled and signed aiming your version of events. Any witnesses is likely

to be necessary to complete a signed statement.

* Report your injury to the medical adviser at your workplace. Every workplace has a trained

individual or individuals in First Aid who make themselves immediately available in the event of

an accident. Usually they'll provide the appropriate First-aid treatment and must file an outline of

the accident circumstances and a brief report of your injuries.

* Make sure that your accident is accurately recorded in the Accident Report Book. An Accident

Report Book should be kept by your employer. This includes a step-by-step account/description

of most accidents that have occurred in the workplace. Be sure before you sign it an entry created

in the Accident Report Book is vigilantly recorded and is read and comprehended by yourself.

Report the accident to the Shop Steward who will then also make a record of one's accident, * If

you're an associate of a trade union.

* Seek medical attention from both your workplace surgery or go to the hospital/GP ensuring

you describe all your injuries and symptoms towards the medical doctor irrespective of how

simple they're.

* Complete a workplace questionnaire if possible. This is another means of properly recording

the accident conditions and helps the employer in removing the danger to other employees.

* Assist your manager in investigating the accident - the more precise the report the more

potential for success there's with all the compensation claim.

* Keep an accurate record of any absences from work and make certain you encourage your

businesses of any absence as a result of your workplace accident. When you have been off ill

from work for three or more days employers are required legally to report an accident in the

workplace towards the Health and Safety Executive.

* Keep a log or record of all your physical symptoms including any psychological symptoms

including sleep disturbance and shock.

* Keep a record and bills of all expenses that you have incurred as a result of the accident

including lost revenue, prescription charges, traveling expenses. These costs can form part of

your financial loss state resulting from the workplace accident.

More details is available on this site.

* You have three years from the time of the accident

to create a claim for compensation.

* These are important steps to follow to support a

claim for compensation arising from an accident at

work. Your employer can realize that it's your to

claim. It is your employers insurance that may pay

for your compensation claim. Nevertheless,

sometimes your employers may possibly disagree on

the explanation for the accident therefore, it's important that you're aware of what records you

can depend on to prove your compensation claim.

Contact one of our specialist personal injury lawyers for expert advice on successfully pursuing a

compensation claim following an reporting an accident at work.