Accident at Work in Surrey
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Employers have a statutory duty to ensure you do not suffer injury while working. This does not necessarily end at the work place. It can also include travelling and any other activities you are obliged or expected to do during your employment.
How am I covered for an accident at work?
Typical reasons for winning compensation if you suffer from an accident at work include faulty equipment, such as a broken ladder, dangerous machinery, such as unguarded equipment, and lack of care in ensuring a safe environment, such as leaving a loose cable which you might trip over.
Note that an employer’s liability for accidents at work extends beyond equipment and buildings. They are also expected to ensure that all employees behave appropriately and abide by any safety rules. Thus, if your work accident is caused by another employee, e.g. you are hit by a vehicle they are driving, or a building site prank went wrong, you are still entitled to claim accident compensation from your employer.
The employer is responsible for ensuring that safety regulations for specific sites are explained and observed. For example, the wearing of hard hats on a building site.
What should I do if I suffer from an accident at work?
Firstly, you should make sure the event is recorded in the company accident book as a work-related accident. Check that the entry is accurate.
Don’t be persuaded to give your employer a detailed written account of the accident while you are still feeling stressed.
Ensure that, if necessary, the accident is reported to the appropriate authorities. There are strict rules governing the reporting of accidents at work.
Contact us as soon as you can, while the accident is still fresh in your mind. Work accidents may be vigorously contested, and companies will be able to get very good advice. Make sure you do the same.
Injury Compensation in Surrey
What does injury compensation cover?
Compensation for injury is awarded under two aspects. The most immediately obvious effects of your injury are covered by “General Damages”. This part of your injury compensation covers “pain and suffering” and “loss of amenity”
Pain refers to the physical pain resulting from your injury.
Suffering concerns the mental and emotional aspects, so part of your injury compensation will be based on whether you suffer anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, embarrassment and so on.
Loss of amenity covers activities and abilities you will no longer be able to enjoy as much as before the injury. For example, a passionate hiker who can no longer walk, or an amateur musician who loses their hearing.
The “Special Damages” part of your injury compensation involves financial loss or additional costs. Under this heading will come compensation for loss of earnings if you are unable to work, costs of nursing care and changes to accommodation or equipment (e.g. cars) to allow you to live as normal a life as possible.
What is the basis for injury compensation?
If your compensation claim is to succeed, you must be able to prove “on the balance of probabilities” that your injury is due to negligence by another party. Note that this does not necessarily mean that you have to be entirely fault-free; you need only demonstrate that the other party is more than 50% responsible for your injury. If you can do this, you may then be able to win compensation.
Will a pre-existing condition reduce my injury compensation?
On the contrary, compensation awarded for your claim can include an element for aggravating an existing condition. It is most important that you give a full medical history when discussing your claim for this reason.