Accidents & Personal Injury:

Accidents at Work

Accidents at work can take on many forms and may have been avoidable by those who are liable. They can range from minor accidents to more serious injuries. Employers have a duty to protect their employees from work related accidents, when this protection fails or is missing then legal action can be taken.

If you feel you have been involved in such an incident then please follow these simple steps to help reduce the likelihood of a similar incident occurring again, and strengthen your claim.

Report – Report to your manager, supervisor or foreman and fill in the Accident Book, the sooner your employers are informed the sooner they can acknowledge the incident.

Evidence – Make sure you take note of how the accident occurred. If there were witnesses, get their names and addresses. If you have a camera or a mobile phone, take photographs which show how the accident was caused.

Treatment – You must seek medical help as soon as possible after the accident. If your injuries are severe, attend hospital or if they are minor, make an appointment with your GP. The sooner you seek treatment, the more chance you have of making a full recovery. This will also provide important evidence of the injuries you sustained.

Contact us – When you have been in an accident your first concern will be receiving treatment for your injuries. At this time you can also be bombarded with promises of recovering compensation. It is important that you chose the right people to advise you on what to do. Contact us on 0161 832 3271 and one of our experienced solicitors will talk through the accident with you and give you free expert advice on how to proceed.