The most documented law in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is 2.1, which states that “It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees.
Of course, this means that things that an employee has done which ignores any relevant health and safety training, such as running on a wet floor when there are clear danger signs in place, which result in an injury to their leg or back, cannot be the fault of the employer.
However, there are many instances where an employer has forgotten, or not even bothered to ensure that their employees are safe from the dangers of injury in the workplace. If full training has not been given prior to the commencement of their job, it is highly likely that your employer is liable in the eyes of the law to any injury that you suffer as a result of your work duties.
A qualified personal injury lawyer can ensure that you are well looked after if you have been injured through no fault of your own at work. The last thing you want to be worrying about is how you are going to pay for food to put on the table to feed you and your family. Taking a legal claim against your employer is something that many people in your situation have done to ensure that can survive through difficult periods without work.
Getting work compensation nowadays is relatively straightforward with a number of great solicitors out there that specialise in personal injury cases. However, you should make sure that the company you provide are proper lawyers that have your best interest at heart. They should never try to charge you anything for their services, as a no win no fee agreement says that their fees will be paid by the losing side when the case has been won.
The amount of compensation you receive will depend on the severity of your injuries. However, with the right assistance, it is likely that you will be back on your feet within no time.
