If you suffer a personal injury accident you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
There are a number of different circumstances where personal injuries may occur that can affect your claim.
Accidents in the Workplace If your accident happens at your place of work you may be entitled to personal injury compensation.
You will have to prove that your accident occurred as a result of your employer′s negligence.
You must have made your employer aware of the accident.
Falls, slips, and trips in the Workplace If you fall, slip, or trip in your place of work then you may be entitled to a compensation claim.
You have good grounds to claim if the accident was caused by your employer contravening health and safety regulations.
It is the responsibility of your employer to provide reasonable care for you and to ensure the workplace is free from hazards.
Lifting Injuries at Work One of the most common types of claim is for lifting injuries as a result of incorrect equipment or training.
It is your employer's responsibility to ensure that both the training and equipment have been provided to you.
Road Accident Personal Injury Compensation If your injury is due to a road traffic accident that was caused by driver negligence you may have grounds to make a personal injury compensation claim.
All drivers in the United Kingdom are required by law to have the correct insurance for the vehicle.
If your road accident results in pain, financial loss, or inconvenience you may be entitled to claim.
Accidents in a Public Place If you are not responsible for the accident you may be able to make a personal injury claim if your accident occurs in a public place or on private land or property.
Accidents such as trips, falls, and slips, that occur due to poor upkeep of pavements and roads can be claimed for.
Claims are often made against councils who are responsible to for upkeep of the highways in their area.