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Every year in the United Kingdom over 2 million people are injured at work, leading to a loss of about 20 million work days from the British economy. People who are injured as a result of their employer’s negligence are entitled to claim compensation.

You can claim compensation for an injury at work if the any of the following apply;

  • Your employer was negligent of appropriate Health and Safety standards.
  • You have been exposed to dangerous substances as a result of your work which resulted in an industrial disease.
  • You were not properly trained to use any equipment required to do your job.
  • Another employee caused your accident.
  • There was insufficient supervision of your work, which led to your injury.

Britain has some of the most stringent health and safety standards in the industrial world, and employers have a duty to provide an environment which is both safe and non-threatening to their employees’ health. The employer should also have adequate insurance against such injuries and illnesses.

If you have been injured at work, under British law you can claim compensation for the following:

  • Loss of income as a result of negligence
  • Travel costs as a result of medical malpractice
  • Cost of any further treatment necessary to correct the negligent work
  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Emotional pain and suffering, including psychological therapy

When pursuing a claim for compensation as a result of injury or illness at work, it is recommended that you see a lawyer specializing in work accidents, contact your legal specialist here.

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