Protective Equipment Accidents

Claiming Compensation for Protective Personal Equipment Related Accidents at Work The importance of personal protective equipment

If you were not provided with proper protective equipment such as gloves or goggles or were given defective equipment to do your job and as a result you have suffered injuries, your claim for compensation will be successful if your solicitor can prove that your employer was negligent.

To start, take advantage of our FREE ASSESSMENT service by contacting us on 0800 0371260 or using our online claim form. After taking details of your accident and injuries, we will refer your case to one of our personal injury solicitors who will be able to tell you whether your claim is likely to succeed and how much compensation you are likely to receive.

Personal Protective Equipment Related Accident At Work and Employer Negligence

With regards to equipment that you use at work, your employer's responsibilities are clearly stated in Health & Safety regulations dating back to 1998. In establishing whether your employer has been negligent, your solicitor will evaluate:

Was the equipment faulty? Was the equipment properly and regularly maintained and checked for faults? In some cases, equipment MUST be inspected daily.
Was the person using the equipment properly trained? Whether this is you or a colleague, your employer must provide adequate training in the use of any equipment they provide.

Your solicitor will try and answer these and many other questions when collecting evidence to support your personal injury claim for compensation. If the answer to any of these questions is NO, then your solicitor will be able to prove that your employer was negligent in its Duty of Care.

Personal Protective Equipment Related Accident At Work: Your Questions Answered

If I claim against my employer, could I lose my job?

NO. The law is very clear on this point. Claiming compensation for an accident in the workplace is a right that you have and the reason why employers MUST have insurance by law. Receiving compensation is about making sure you will not be out of pocket or worse off as a result of the injuries you have sustained. It would be a criminal offence for your employer to discriminate against you if you are making a claim for compensation.

The accident was the fault of one of my colleagues, can I still claim compensation?

YES. It is your employer's responsibility to ensure that employees (both you and your colleagues) are competent and fully trained. If the accident was due to a colleague's fault, then you can still claim compensation for the injuries you have sustained.

My boss is saying the accident was my fault, can I still claim compensation?

YES. It is not your boss' job to evaluate whose fault it was, this is done by the courts or by negotiations between your solicitor and your employer's insurance company. Don't let anyone bully you out of claiming compensation. Your Accident Compensation 4 U assigned solicitor is better placed to assess whether you have a claim.

I have been off work since my accident. Can I get some money in the meantime?

YES. Review your employment contract for your employer's Contractual Sick Pay terms. You are entitled also to Statutory Sick Pay for a period of up to 28 weeks (6 months). Beyond these, the government provides a number of benefits you can claim.

I am receiving Statutory Sick Pay or Disability Benefits. Will this affect my claim for compensation?

YES and NO. Receiving benefits from the government or from your employer (Statutory or Contractual Sick Pay) does not stop you from pursuing a claim for compensation. It might however affect the amount of compensation you will receive if your claim is successful.

I am a member of a Trade Union. Does this make a difference?

YES and NO. If you are a member of a Trade Union, Accident Compensation 4 U can still help you claim compensation as you can choose the solicitor who will represent you. As a member of a Trade Union however, you could have more choice in how you will finance your claim for compensation.

I would like to make a claim. What should I do?

CONTACT US. Call our FREE ASSESSMENT helpline on 0800 037 1260, request a call back using the short form on the left or start your claim online. We will assess your claim for free and let you know whether we believe you can pursue a personal injury compensation claim.