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Employers Liability (EL) claim

No matter what type of job you have, your place of work should be safe a environment. Unfortunately, in some factories, warehouses or offices, accidents and injuries happen. This could be for all kinds of reasons however often it’s down to unsafe working conditions, due to lack of consideration for workplace safety.

Accidents at work can be prevented if employers keep premises safe from all potential hazards but, if they don’t, and as a result you’re injured, there may well be the potential for a claim against them.

If you have been involved in an accident at work you may be entitled to compensation. At Metcalfe David Eyres you will always be represented by a solicitor who will ensure that you receive as much compensation as possible. If you have been seriously injured and cannot work due to your injuries, we will do everything we can to ensure that you are provided with the support and advice you need, on issues such as loss of earnings and rehabilitation treatment.

Every accident is different but at Metcalfe David Eyres our experienced team of specialists take time to understand your situation, clearly explain the implications and are sympathetic and supportive of what you want to achieve.

What is an accident at work?

An accident at work for an employee can occur from a single incident or when circumstances over time lead to an illness. Classic examples can include:

• Slips, trips or falls
• Injuries due to defective machinery
• Heavy lifting injuries
• Injuries caused by another employee’s mistake, and
• Industrial diseases, such as industrial deafness or vibration white finger

I’m worried about making a claim

Your employer is under a legal duty to provide a safe working environment. If they do not, you have every right to consider making a personal injury claim.

It is natural to feel apprehensive about making a claim against your employer, but they are required to have in place suitable insurance to cover them for circumstances just like that. In pursuing a claim, you will not directly impact upon your employer financially or create any issues for others in your workplace. On the contrary, you may in fact help to create a much safer working environment to ensure that no-one else suffers in the same way you have.

It is imperative to note that it is illegal for an employer to dismiss anyone for making a claim against them. You will be protected both whilst absent from your employment if this is required due to your injuries and then when you return to work. Being treated unfairly at any time, would only lead to yet more legal action.

What to do when you have an accident at work

There are a number of important things that you should remember to do if you are involved in an accident at work:

• Seek medical attention as soon as possible including if it wasn’t required at the actual time (symptoms can sometimes take a number of days to develop)
• Report the accident to your supervisor or manager. You must ensure that it is written in your workplace’s accident book
• Make a note of exactly what happened, such as the section in the workplace where the accident took place, names of any witnesses, etc.
• Keep a note of all expenses incurred, keeping receipts for these, such as travelling expenses, medical expenses, etc.

How long do I have to make an accident at work claim?

Claims for accidents at work can be made within 3 years of the incident taking place or, in the case of industrial disease claims such as industrial deafness or vibration white finger, within 3 years of your date of knowledge that your condition might have been caused by your job. Ideally, claims should be made sooner rather than later, while any attempt to claim after the 3 year period may well not be successful.

Your compensation is our priority

All that matters to us is winning you the maximum possible compensation. All insurers can be interested in is keeping the total payout low. That’s why if you’re involved in an accident at work you should obtain independent legal advice from Metcalfe David Eyres Sheffield or Chesterfield.

Call us now on 0114 249 3222 or 01246 555387 or send us an enquiry by filling out the form for the first step to the accident at work compensation that you deserve.