Equipment Related Workplace AccidentsClaiming Compensation for Equipment Related Accidents at Work Claiming Compensation for Equipment Related Accidents at WorkWorkplace accidents involving equipment that was provided to you by your employer are usually the result of poor equipment maintenance, poor training or poor maintenance and safety procedures. If you have suffered an injury at work as a result of the use of work equipment, 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. ![]() Equipment Related Accident At Work and Employer NegligenceWith 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:
Equipment Related Accident At Work: Your Questions AnsweredIf 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 of 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.
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