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Work Accidents In Scotland

By Richard Godden

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Published: 04Mar2012
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A workplace accident can occur in any environment; it is not just construction sites and other industrial settings in which employees suffer injury. Indeed, a large portion of accidents at work happen in the office. Wherever your workplace accident took place, it is important to understand what action you should take, as you could be entitled compensation.

Injured at Work? What Action Should You Take?

If you are injured at work, there are certain steps you should to take. Firstly, it is important to ensure your accident and subsequent injuries are recorded in the accident handbook. If there isn't an accident handbook, write down the details and send a copy to your employer, keeping a copy for yourself.

Your next step should be to contact a personal injury lawyer. This is because if you have been injured at work, there is a possibility you will be able to make a compensation claim.

Why Can You Make a Claim?

When you suffer an accident at work, you will be able to claim for your injuries if they were caused either by your employer's negligence, or another person's negligence. This is the basis of all personal injury claims: put simply, if you suffer harm for which someone else can be held accountable, you are legally entitled to financial compensation.

This is particularly true at work, as your employer is directly responsible for your health, safety and well-being. This is a legal obligation which is known as a duty of care. In order to fulfil this duty, an employer must take 'reasonably practicable steps' to protect the welfare of their staff. Amongst other things, this should involve carrying out risk assessments, implementing a safe system of work, employing competent co-workers and providing training and equipment.

However, if such 'reasonably practicable steps' are not realised by an employer for any reason, then they will have breached their duty of care. If an employee suffers injury as a direct consequence of this breach, it will be perfectly within their right to make a compensation claim.

How to Make a Workplace Accident Claim.

If you believe you have been injured at work as a result of your employer's negligence, you need to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. A solicitor will be able to use their professional expertise to assess your case before suggesting what options are available to you. If you have been the victim of a workplace accident, they can help you obtain the compensation to which you are legally entitled. However, most personal injury claims must be made within three years of the event, so do not delay in seeking expert legal advice.

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