{"id":21322,"date":"2021-12-17T08:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=21322"},"modified":"2021-10-29T17:13:44","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T16:13:44","slug":"claim-for-a-serious-injury-from-a-slip-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2021\/12\/17\/claim-for-a-serious-injury-from-a-slip-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Claim for a serious injury from a slip at work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Employers have a duty of care to their staff members in terms of maintaining a safe workplace, but some are more diligent in their responsibilities than others. It may seem simple to disregard a loose step or a wet floor, but these hazards can cause significant harm when they catch an employee off guard. If you have suffered a serious injury from a slip at work, you may be eligible for a compensation claim.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The law demands that employers adhere to strict health and safety regulations as a means of protecting their employees. Where they fail to do so, and an accident consequently occurs, the injured person can assert their rights with a personal injury claim.<\/p>\n

As specialists in injury claims, we have represented many clients for workplace injury cases. We know it can feel daunting to make a claim against your employer, but they should have insurance for this exact purpose, so there should be nothing stopping you from bringing a case.<\/p>\n

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How might a workplace injury occur?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Employers have a number of health and safety responsibilities that they must ensure they are abiding by at all times. The different strategies could include:<\/p>\n