ACCIDENT AT WORK CLAIMS
Accident at Work Claims
Just as most of us drive or travel as a passenger on the roads most of us at some stage in our lives have to work! It is not surprising therefore that the workplace is one of the most common places to sustain an injury.
Whilst most accident claims rely on the "common law" concept of negligence accidents at work (and injuries sustained whilst working) can also be governed by specific regulations and statutes (see www.hsc.gov.uk). Most significantly the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. This act imposes both civil liability and the risk of criminal prosecution on employers.
Most accidents at work involve the failure of employers to fulfil their obligations to provide:
- A safe system of work (including training)
- Safe premises in which to work.
- Appropriate equipment.
- Competent co-workers/supervisors.
Many employees consider that by making a claim they will be jeopardising their future with their employer. You should be aware that all employers should have "employers liability insurance" and could fall foul of employment law if they discriminate against you.
George Ide, Phillips are one of the South's leading firms of Personal Injury lawyers (see Chambers Guilde to the Legal Profession 2007) with over 30 years of experience and are able to represent you in respect of all manner of accidents at work, including:
- Fractures, amputations, burns and fatal injuries caused by inadequate machinery guards, improper repairs, lack of training, electrocution, chemical spillages etc.
- Industrial diseases including asbestos related diseases, hearing loss/ occupation deafness, vibration white finger and skin diseases such as dermatitis and eczema.
How can I claim?
George Ide, Phillips Personal Injury Lawyers have been involved in accidents at work claims since the 1970's and have a wealth of experience. Now most claims are funded on a "...no win no fee" basis legally described as "Conditional Fee Agreement" (CFA). At the outset CFA's had a bad press with some unscrupulous operators exploiting claimants. We at George Ide, Phillips have an "ethical" policy and ensure that whether your claim is for a whiplash, broken bones, spinal injury or brain injury or other more serious injuries you make no payment of any sort and will receive 100% of your compensation if your claim in successful. If your claim is unsuccessful you will pay nothing and your opponent's costs will be covered by insurance.
What else can George Ide, Phillips do for me?
1. Physiotherapy
Some injuries such often benefit from early treatment by way of physiotherapy. We may be able to assist you in sourcing private physiotherapy on a credit basis. If no comparable service is available from the NHS in your area.
2. Private Medical Care
It may be that as a result of your accident you require some medical procedure in respect of which the NHS waiting list is lengthy. In certain circumstances it may be possible for us to assist you in obtaining such treatment on a private basis.
CLAIM ENQUIRY
For free confidential advice about making a claim for Personal Injuries please call our free phone number on 0800 132 342 or complete our online claim form.
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