Purpose of Work Accident Claims

The purpose of work accident claims is to bring justice and seek compensation for injuries caused by someone’s fault.

Accidents can happen in the workplace like in the office, warehouse, and factory. Injuries, occupational diseases, dangerous occurrences and work-related death should be reported and recorded to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence and Regulations (RIDDOR). RIDDOR provides guidelines on how to report such incidents that may occur in the workplace. It is important to consider few things in reporting such incidents. First, the accident arises whilst a worker is carrying out a task or something related to work. Next, it is caused by machinery, plant or substance. Lastly, the condition of the site or premises during the incident should be checked.

Employees can be injured whilst one is carrying out a task. It can occur while delivering goods, handling or lifting a load, working on heights and arranging the supplies. The use of defective equipment or working with hazardous chemicals may harm the employees. The condition of the workplace can be a hazard to the people working there.

Employees can be entitled to work accident claims. A legal advice can help in seeking compensation for the pain, loss and suffering of the person.

How to Claim

Work accident claims compensate for the injuries sustained due to the mistakes of others.

Three things are essentials in the claim. First, the injury occurred in the workplace. Second, the injury is caused by the mistakes of others. Third, evidence is necessary to show the validity of the claim.

An injury can be physical, psychological or even financial. The injuries sustained by an employee hinder him from going to work and this result to a loss of income. This can be compensated together with the expenses incurred due to the injury.

In seeking compensation, it is necessary to prove that someone is at fault. It can be a co-worker or an employee. A mistake can be due to carelessness, unsafe work practices or lack of training. The employer owes a duty to take care of the health and safety of the people in his premises. Failure to do so entitles the injured person to bring a claim.

Showing evidence can make a strong case. Pieces of evidence are gathered to prove the negligence of the offender. It includes medical statement from the doctor, employment details and testimonies of eye witnesses.

A specialist lawyer provides legal advice on personal injury.