Even if you are self-employed or working through an agency the company you are working for may still have a duty of care towards you.
As on all of our cases we act on a NO WIN NO FEE basis which allows us to offer you the best possible service whilst also giving you peace of mind.
On top of any physical injuries you can also claim for loss of earnings. If proved, this can provide you with recompense for the period you have had off following the accident.
Employers have a duty to train their staff on general health and safety risks and on the specific task the employee is asked to carry out. This training should be refreshed from time to time.
If you haven’t been specifically trained on the aspect of the job and you have hurt yourself carrying out the job then you may have claim.
Employers have a duty to train their staff on general health and safety risks and on the specific task the employee is asked to carry out. This training should be refreshed from time to time.
If you haven’t been specifically trained on the aspect of the job and you have hurt yourself carrying out the job then you may have claim.
Workplace Accidents:
How We Can Help
Our committed team of specialists will guide you through every step of the process providing you with honest advice and realistic outcomes to expect on your case. Our team are experts in personal injury and we have been helping people for 30 years. We have a proven track record in obtaining excellent results for our clients.
We also understand the mental, financial and physical difficulty you may be suffering with and will do our utmost to support you throughout the case.
What to do if you have had a repetitive strain injury?
Due to the nature of these injuries happening over a period of time it is important to ensure that you are aware of the following information. Please note you do not have to know all of these answers in order for us to assess the case.
- When did I first start doing the specific task I believe has caused my injury?
- What is the specific part of this specific task that I feel has caused my injury?
- What date did I first seek medical attention in regards to this injury?
- Am I aware of any pre-existing conditions I may have which may have been affected by this injury?
- When did I first raise any concerns in regards to this specific job with my employer? What was their response and do I have any proof of this?
- Get the details of any co-workers or other individuals that witnessed your accident or actions over the period of time.
- If appropriate obtain photographs of the accident location showing where the accident occurred.
In order for us to assess whether you have a case please contact us to discuss this further.