Unfortunately, accidents at work still happen on a very regular basis throughout the UK. Because of the strict legal duties on employers, these claims can often be very difficult to defend.
The law relating to liability of employers to their employees is complex. Many areas of this law are covered in Acts of Parliament and Regulations.This area of law is fluid and subject to frequent changes brought about by new decisions in the courts. Particular fields of recent development have involved asbestos claims and repetitive strain injuries.
Workplace accidents often involve substantial periods of time off work and may even result in loss of employment or enforced change of employment. The current focus is on early rehabilitation from the injuries so that employment changes are unaffected or minimised.
Most employers are insured and you may be eligible to claim even if you think that the accident was partly your own fault. As a general rule, an employer is legally responsible for the actions of its employees so you may be awarded compensation if your accident occurred as a result of a colleague`s negligence.
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