Successful Industrial Injury Claim Steps

Industrial injury compensation can be tricky, but if- The Manual Handling Operations Regulations
you learn what the ins and outs are then you(1992): which imposes a requirement that, in as
sure will find success.much as it is possible, employers should avoid
If you have recently suffered a workplaceemployees needing to undertake manual handling
industrial injury then there is a chance that theoperations at work that involve an element of
accident just put your career on the line. Yet lessrisk;
than 1 in 10 people injured in an industrial accident- The Personal Protective Equipment at Work
in the UK will claim for compensation from theirRegulations (1992): which requires employers to
employers or the state.provide employees with adequate protective
So, is it the case in Britain that we don't like toclothing if they are exposed to any risk (such as
sue our employers or the state for compensationprotective glasses); and
following a workplace injury, or is it that we are- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment
simply not aware of what our rights are?Regulations (1998): under which employers are
Employers' Dutyrequired to ensure that equipment used by their
Although there are protections in place foremployees is fit for the purpose.
employees for many years such as employersIndustrial Injury Solicitor
should comply with a general duty towards theHaving said that there are adequate provisions in
level of health and safety standards in aplace to protect employees in the case of any
workplace. It was only following Britain's entry intoworkplace injury. Unfortunately lots of employers
the European Union that these laws became morein the UK are either unaware of their duty of
than a toothless tiger and started to bite back.care or simply refuse to comply with it.
Today, employers have a duty to ensure thatIn such circumstances, while there will almost
your overall safety in the workplace is free fromcertainly be a case for industrial injury
the risk of an accident injury by ensuring:compensation, to ensure that your rights as an
- that they employ competent co-workers toemployee are adequately being protected and
work with you;that you receive fair and impartial advice on what
- that they provide you with adequate materials;your rights are under the relevant laws. You
- that the equipment you use complies withshould seek the advice of an industrial injury
safety requirements;solicitor following an industrial accident.
- that you are provided with protective clothing (ifEven in circumstances where you are on good
needed); andterms with your employer, if you want to make
- that proper training and adequate supervision besure that your industrial injury claim will
provided to minimise the risk of any workplacecompensate you to the maximum you are
injury.allowed under the law, you should ask an industrial
Industrial Accident Claiminjury lawyer for his advice and assistance in
Such is the scope of the UK and EU law, ithandling your case.
protects employees from an industrial accident. IfKeep in mind that the solicitor will have your best
you do need to make an industrial injury claim youinterests at heart, whereas your employer will
will probably be fighting under one of thesehave the company's best interests at heart.
legislations:Ensure To Pursue With An Accident Claim
- The Management of Health and Safety at WorkFinally, if you are in an unfortunate position to be
Regulations (1992): which imposes a requirementrecovering from a work injury and are considering
that employers make an assessment of anyyour options as to whether or not to bring a
foreseeable risk of exposure to a workplaceclaim against your employer, remember that you
injury and if such a risk exists to take action toowe your employer nothing, whereas your
prevent such;employer owed you a duty to ensure you don't
- The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)get injured at work!
Regulations (1992): which imposes a duty onWhat's more, if you don't make a claim for
employers to ensure the safety of theirindustrial injury compensation, do you really
employees with respect to the maintenance ofbelieve that 5 years down the road from now
the workplace, its ventilation, temperature, lighting,your employer is going to remember who you
etc.;are as you struggle by on benefits?