HOW TO REPORT CLAIMS FOR ACCIDENTS AT WORK COMPENSATION

posted on 15 January 2012 | posted in Uncategorised

If you find yourself in a workplace accident through no fault of your own, and you’re the victim of a work related injury, there may be a possibility to pursue a personal injury claim for lost wages and additional benefits coverage. Like most accident claims, there will need to be sufficient proof that the injury or disease you suffered was because of improper work actions, namely the company of which you work for. You will also need the help of a personal injury solicitor, their primary job function is to help compile the evidence needed to present to other third party insurance companies.

Depending on the severity of the accident at work compensation, some claims can take months to resolve, other more serious claims can take a few years. The majority of work claims involving serious workplace accidents typically are settled in a court trial. Employers are responsible for making sure they provide a safe and durable work environment for all employees, vendors, contractors, and visitors. If an employee is working for a company that requires them to do some heavy lifting, it is the employers job to make sure the employee is giving the proper training on how to lift objects properly and safely. If an employee has to wear safety equipment, the employer is charged with the responsibility on making sure the safety wear is provided while on the job. Some workplace accidents occur when employers are negligent with safety practices, some of these accidents include, dislocation of joints, amputation, loss of vision whether its temporarily or permanently, and chemical or hot metal burns usually in the second or third degree.

Most occurrences that cause accidents to happen involve the collapse of load bearing parts of lift equipment, unintended exposure to harmful chemicals, and explosion or fire which causes interruption of work duties within a 24 hour period. When reporting accidents, there is a strict time limit of 3 days of reporting the incident. a doctor has to be present to give a diagnosis , if someone dies the claim must be notified immediately. Ultimately it is up to both the employee as well as the employer to make sure that job is getting done safely and properly.