Office accident claims

As we wok in our day to day life for earning, but sometimes this earning place become unsafe for us and cause injuries to us due to negligence of someone. Working life brings with it many risks. One of these risks is that someone may suffer an accident while working, be it an accident on a building site or an accident in the office. Accidents at workplace would  have a dangerous  impact on both employees and employers, that is why law is there to protect us from risks at workplace.

Working in an office is viewed by many as being largely risk/ accident free; a controlled environment not impacted by external factors e.g. weather; fixed machinery e.g. printers, computers; and a relatively predictable working pattern i.e. workers begin work at a certain time and finish at a certain time, with few unexpected arrivals.

According to health and safety regulations, employers are required to ensure their employees safety. there must be a legal requirement of compensation law. So that this could reduces the work risks of employees. This includes putting measures in place to ensure that the office is risk-free and their employees are protected from anything that could potentially cause them any injury or harm in an office accident.

If you were injured in an office accident that was caused due to somebody else’s negligence or mistake, and if the accident was preventable if only the proper precautions were taken, you may have a good case to claim for compensation.

Common office accidents– there are some reasons for office accidents like-

• Trips and falls that result from boxes and files lying on the floor, torn carpeting or unsecured electrical cables strewn around.
• Slips caused due to wet flooring or liquid spillage that is not wiped up.
• Electrical shock due to faulty insulation on PCs, fax machines, photocopiers or shredders.
• Heavy objects falling from a height.
• Burns from coming in contact with very hot metal parts.
• Sprain or strain from lifting, pushing or pulling heavy items in the office or from trying to reach something placed at great height without a proper ladder.
• Diseases caused by exposure to toxic substances such as carbon monoxide poisoning caused by exposure to dangerous fumes at work or mesothelioma that is caused by asbestos exposure.
• Carpal tunnel syndrome from spending long periods of time performing repetitive typing movements.
• Workstation injuries are often overlooked but the damage they cause can be substantial and disabling. Workstation injuries may result from working for long periods of time in a cramped space, wrongful placement of a desktop computer, badly designed office chairs that promote poor posture and eye strain from poor lighting.

Employer’s responsibilities for safe working– as an owner it is his responsibility to provide safe environment to his employees. Employers must ensure that working environment of their employees is free from the following-

• Unsafe, inadequate or damaged equipment
• A lack of safety equipment
• Dangerous working practices

Compensation for office accident claims– Compensation will normally be paid by your employer’s insurance company and you can still make a claim for an injury that has occurred in your current place of work. Regulations mean that your employer cannot discriminate against you just because you make a claim against them. If they proceed to treat you differently following any insurance claim which you have made, then they are in breach of national legislation, and you may subsequently be eligible to take them to an employment tribunal. However, there is no need to worry, as the vast majority of people who are forced to make an accident claim continue to enjoy a positive relationship with their employers.

Unfortunately, most types of office injuries will have caused you to take time off work while you recover. If you’ve received reduced pay during this time, then you may have felt rushed to go back to work, or you may have had to find a new job altogether.

Your compensation will take into account any lost earnings caused by your injury, as well as any other expenses such as medication, physiotherapy, travel costs and accommodation.

Your solicitor will also consider your pain and suffering, the effects on your social life and hobbies, as well as any other impacts your injury has had on you and your family.

Making a compensation claim for an office injury which was caused by someone else’s negligence can help you pay for your recovery, and can take away the financial pressure so you can concentrate on getting things back to normal.

Claim for accident- All employers are required to take out ‘employer’s liability insurance’ to cover the costs of any claims made against them, so your compensation will be paid by their insurance company.

Also, it would be illegal for your employer to dismiss you or treat you any differently because you made an office accident claim. If you were to lose your job because you claimed compensation against them, this would be ‘unfair dismissal’, which is against the law.

Making a claim for an accident at work can help to highlight safety issues in the office, which your employer may not have realized before. It’s likely changes will be made because of your claim, which could help to improve the safety of your workplace.

We know it can often be difficult to tell who was at fault for an injury which happened in an office. We generally advise you may have a claim if:

• Your accident happened in the last three years
• It was someone else’s fault

• You were injured as a result

We realize that some injuries  occur over a long period of time

The first step to making an office accident claim is to get in touch with our legally trained advisors for a free, They’ll be able to help you understand who was at fault for your injury, and can let you know whether they think you have a claim.

you can also contact with one  specialist solicitors on the same call for a further free consultation.