Can I Claim Compensation For My Slipping Accident At Work

Copyright (c) 2011 Nicholas Jervis

If you have been injured in a slipping accident at work you may be wondering whether you are entitled to claim compensation, whether your job will be affected if you make a claim, and how much compensation you might receive if your claim is successful. The purpose of this article is to answer these questions, and more, about your slipping accident at work.

Who was at fault?

If you were not at fault for the slipping accident at work then it is likely that you will be able to make a claim against your employer and you will be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries if you can prove that your employer failed in their duty to keep you safe. Every employer has a duty to their employees to keep them safe and to keep the workplace free from hazards. Therefore if you can prove, for example, that in the supermarket where you work a spillage on the floor, which had been their quite some time (cleaning records can be checked), caused your to slip and injure yourself then you may be able to make a claim against your employer for negligence.

Will I lose my job if I make a claim?

You should not have to worry about losing your job if you make a claim following a slipping accident at work. Your employer has insurance to cover such claims and, in the event that they do try and sack you for making a claim, you would be within your rights to make a claim for unfair dismissal.

How much compensation will I receive?

This depends on how severely you have been injured. Your solicitor will arrange for you to undergo a medical examination so that your injuries can be assessed and a report can be prepared. Your solicitor will use this report to value your claim and will look at cases where the Claimant suffered similar injuries to your own and took a similar amount of time to recover. Your solicitor will also look at a book called the Judicial Studies Board Guidelines to assess the value of your claim. The medical report will be sent to the other side's solicitor who will hopefully make an offer to settle your claim. If the parties cannot agree on an amount of compensation then the matter will be taken to court where the amount of compensation will be decided by a judge.

Summary.

If you have been injured in a slipping accident at work it is important that you get your injuries treated as soon as possible and ensure that the accident details are entered in to the Accident Book at your place of work. You should then seek the advice of an expert work accident solicitor who will guide you through the process of making a claim.


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