Accident at Work
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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.