Accidents At Work

What are they, and how am I covered?

Whether you are a labourer or an office worker, work related accidents are inevitable. As such, employer liability exists to ensure that you receive work accident compensation.

Under UK Health and Safety Law, employers have a duty to protect you at work and inform you of any health and safety issues that could affect you.

Work accident compensation exists to provide some protection in accident cases where there is a degree of employer liability. It is not expected that an employee should suffer because of an accident beyond their control that should not have happened.

Should you need time off work due to a work related accident, you have the right only to claim statutory sick pay. Under these circumstances, particularly in the case of a prolonged absence, people may choose to pursue a potential work accident compensation claim as their previous salary is no longer there to support them.

Will this cause my employer to victimise or discriminate against me?

By law, employers should hold adequate insurance to cover successful work accident compensation claims. As such, employers are not allowed to discriminate against any employee who pursues a work related accident claim against them.

If minimum safety standards have not been observed and you have been involved in a work related accident, you are advised to gain our free impartial advice as soon as possible.

Call our staff today on Freephone 0800 0255 000, complete our simple online claims form or contact us by email

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