Why Office Accident Claims Are Often Overlooked
Most offices are safe places and millions of people go about their work every day without any accidents occurring. But, as with any workplace, there is always the potential for something to go wrong.
All employers have a legal duty to ensure that those who work for them can operate and do their jobs in a safe environment. Current health and safety regulations mean that even offices need to have processes in place to ensure that accidents don’t occur.
If you have suffered an injury because of an accident in the office, then it could be because your employer hasn’t followed the appropriate H&S processes. They will need to carry out a risk assessment and ensure hazards are eliminated as much as possible – that includes giving employees appropriate training and keeping records of any accidents.
Types of Office Accidents
The accidents that we commonly see include:
- Trips and falls over wires and cables that weren’t put out of the way properly.
- Falls because of boxes and other clutter left on the floor.
- Spillages on tile floors and trips over damaged carpeting are also quite common.
In addition, we see people getting injuries because of basic moving and handling errors, for example, from lifting packages and boxes that are too heavy. Electric shocks causing burns and other injuries are also more common than many think, many due to poorly maintained equipment and faulty wiring.
In addition to this, because many people are using equipment such as computers problems such as repetitive strain injuries are more common in office environments than in any other workplace. Employees can be hunched for hours over keyboards typing away and, over time, this can cause damage to joints and ligaments.
When You Should Make a Claim
If you have suffered an accident in the workplace because of unsafe practices or a failure in health and safety procedures by your employer, then you may be able to claim compensation. You might also be able to claim if you have an existing condition that has been exacerbated by working in the office.
It’s important to ensure that you take the time to sit down with a qualified personal injury solicitor and talk through your options. While it can be a little intimidating to reach out to a legal team, you are generally sure to get an empathetic and supportive response.
Most solicitors will offer you a free initial consultation, either face to face or over the phone. This gives them the chance to assess the potential for a claim, look at the evidence you have and then advise if it is worth you moving forward with legal action.
If the team at Personal Injury Lawyers Birmingham advise you to move forward, then you can do so on a no win no fee basis. You will get an experienced and expert team working on your behalf and only pay a fee if your case is won and you receive compensation.
By: Accinet
Title: Why Office Accident Claims Are Often Overlooked
Sourced From: www.accinet.co.uk/why-office-accident-claims-are-often-overlooked/
Published Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:05:24 +0000