Workplace Accident Claims

We spend a large percentage of our daily life within the workplace so it is important that we feel safe and happy there in order to carry out our duties. Sometimes however and through no fault of our own, we may have an accident at work. Accidents at work are extremely common and usually an employee with be able to report this is an incident book and just go about their business. A claim for compensation should be made if you have had an accident within the workplace and this has caused you a great deal of stress and pain. To find out if you have grounds for a claim then you must get in contact with a claims company as soon as you are able. Some types of claim have a time limit therefore it is best to take advice in a timely manner.

What to do After a Workplace Accident

After experiencing an accident in the workplace you will be feeling a range of emotions, from shock to hurt to anger to name but a few. This is all perfectly normal and natural and it can help you significantly if you open up and talk to someone close about your feelings. If you have very strong negative feelings then this is natural too. However if these feelings are beginning to get on top of you then you need to speak to your GP about things.

Immediately after the accident or as soon as possible afterwards you need to ensure that you collect as much physical evidence as possible which will corroborate your version of events.

• Firstly ensure that your accident is reported to the relevant staff member
• Ensure that the first aider knows
• Ensure that the full details of the accident are recorded in the accident book. Please note that you must only put your signature to this if the account is completely correct. You will need this as proof of your claim
• If you are in a union then you need to report the accident to your representative
• Seek medical attention as you need to have a note of your injuries and you also need to have then treated
• Ensure that you complete an accident questionnaire as soon as you are able. This will help your employer to identify areas of danger within the work environment
• Comply entirely with all workplace investigations into what has transpired, this will help your case if reported accurately
• If you have been forced to be absent from work due to the accident for more than three days, be aware that it is the responsibility of your employer to report this to the Health and Safety Executive. Do ensure that you comply with all workplace absence reporting procedures if possible during this time
• Keep records. As time consuming as this may be, it will help you in the long run. Record all symptoms, mood variations, expenses and so on. These will all form part of your claim

Also if you are worried which again is natural, always keep in mind that your employer will have insurance which will pay for your claim for compensation. Your employer will know that you have a right to claim.

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