Accidents at Work
The phrase 'accident at work' can cover a number of injuries in many different work environments. Your employer owes you several responsibilities in law and if a breach of any of these causes you injury, you may be able to claim compensation. This responsibility covers things such as ensuring your colleagues are competent at their job, the equipment you use is adequate to complete your tasks, the protocols and so forth are safe and the actual premises are safe.
The most common types of injury at work include or are caused by:
- Various diseases or conditions as a result of contact with a harmful substance e.g. mesothelioma/asbestosis
- Slips and trips caused by debris on floor surfaces
- Cuts or loss of limb as a result of defective/dangerous machinery
- Back injuries caused by inappropriate manual handling and/or lifting
- Attack by a colleague, customer or client
- Not being provided appropriate equipment for the environment you work in, e.g. becoming deaf due to noisy machinery
The personal injury team at Foot Anstey have a wealth of experience in dealing with cases of this nature and often help clients achieve substantial compensation. An accident at work can have a devastating impact on you and those around you. Compensation may become a necessity if you find you no longer have the independence you did before. If you were injured at work and would like Foot Anstey to investigate the merits and value of your possible claim, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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