Industrial AccidentIndustrial accidents can occur at any time around the workplace, no matter what your profession or work situation. Around 25,000 people are involved in serious industrial accidents in the UK every year. Injuries sustained can range from minor discomfort or pain, result in a person being declared unfit for employment, or in some cases, cause death. If you have been involved in an industrial accident you may be entitled to compensation from the person or organisation responsible. Can you claim if you have had an accident at the work place and gain compensation?Compensation resulting from an industrial accident claim will usually be awarded if it can be proved that someone is to blame for the accident in question. This could be your employer, a fellow employee, or another company carrying out work on your site or premises. Even if your employer is not to blame and has acted within the law, you may still be entitled to a number of benefits. Industrial injuries can be prevent if employer gudielines are followed!It is the responsibility of your employer to provide a safe workplace and ensure reasonable care of employees’ health and wellbeing. If your employer fails in their responsibly - resulting in an industrial accident, they will be deemed negligent by the courts and you could be entitled to compensation. Depending on the sector in which you work, your employer is bound to various health and safety laws, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. These have the underlying aim of protecting you and helping to prevent industrial accidents. Under these laws, you will have the right to claim compensation or a number of other benefits if you sustain an injury at work. |
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