Suffering an accident in the workplace can be a very stressful time. You not only have to deal with the injury that you suffered, the recovery period and in many instances loss of earnings but you have that fear hanging over you about claiming against your employers. What will the repercussions bring when you want to claim compensation for your injuries after suffering an accident at work?
Well the short answer is : “There should be NO Repercussions”. All Employers are governed by the law to have Employer’s Liability Insurance which covers them for any accident that takes place in the workplace. Employers can also be taken to court if they discriminate against any employee while they are pursuing a compensation claim for their injuries.
So, we have a law in place and also serious fines or even criminal charges to any employer that break these rules. But still the fear remains!
It can be a frightful situation to be in but on the majority of cases most employers are concerned about the health and safety of their employees. It doesn’t look good on them when an accident occurs on their premises. Another thing to remember is that employers who brow beat employees for perhaps taking action against themselves are not the most trust worthy bosses to make sure that there is not a repeat of the injury to someone else.
Remember, if you have had an accident at work and would like to claim compensation get in contact with The Injury Lawyers. We understand the difficulties that making a claim against your employer can bring, in some instances, but we also understand your right to claim and will support you every step of the way.
