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Injury |
The
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) requires employers to
ensure the health and safety of all employees and anyone who may
be affected by their work.
If you suffer a work injury (including an act of
physical violence) which results in you being off work for at least
3 days, your employer must report it to the enforcing authority
within 10 days of your accident.
On average, about 1 million workers suffer injury
in an accident at work every year. Over 300,000 of these injuries
are reportable to the Health & Safety Executive or a local authority.
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Accidents
at work do happen
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Your employer
has a legal responsibility to hold Employers Liability Insurance
which covers compensation for injuries and loss of earnings of its
staff.
If you have suffered an injury from an accident
at work, minor or otherwise, you are entitled to compensation if
you can show that you were not at fault. Even if a fellow employee
caused your work injury, your employer is liable to pay for any
damages.
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| An accident at work
may entitle you to what's known as a worker's compensation claim |
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Typical examples are:
fractures
back problems
shoulder pain, neck pain, headaches
heart attacks
hypertension
wrist injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome)
burns
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| We're ready to help you claim the compensation you deserve |
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have 3 years from the date of your accident to make a claim but, to
ensure that you have the best chance of success, we would urge you
to do this as soon as possible after the accident. |
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