Suffering a workplace injury can be extremely traumatic and you may find that your long term employment prospects as well as your health can be damaged. Whilst many people may be aware that they are entitled to claim compensation which they desperately need to cover medical bills and the loss of income for example, claiming against an employer can be particularly daunting and some lose out as a result. Given the potential seriousness of a workplace injury, it is essential that employees are not deterred from claiming the compensation they deserve.
Workplace Injury – your employer will be insured
Under the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act of 1969, employers are obliged to hold an Employers’ Liability Insurance policy and they can be fined if they do not have one. This ensures that the employer can meet the claim if an employee suffers an injury in the workplace for which they were not to blame.
Therefore, employers are aware of the likelihood of workplace injury and have the necessary safeguards in place to protect themselves financially in the event of claim being made. Indeed, our solicitors generally conduct the claims process in co-operation with the relevant insurance company, rather than the employer. Whilst the initial claim letter (which we send detailing the claim) will be first sent to the employer, they will generally pass it over to their insurance provider immediately who will then continue the correspondence with us.
Your Workplace Injury Compensation Claim – you cannot be sacked
It is crucial to remember that you cannot be sacked for pursuing a claim, a fear which often leads to people to ignore their compensation entitlement. Large companies are frequently claimed against and therefore both familiar and comfortable with compensatory procedures. After all, they pay their insurance premiums for a reason. The process is usually very amicable, with both employers and employees keen to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently.
Thing of a Workplace Injury Compensation Claim? Contact us today
Our Solicitors specialise in Workplace Injury Compensation – and they can help you claim the compensation you are entitled to whether you live locally to our offices in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset or wherever you live in England and Wales.
For FREE phone advice about how to claim compensation for an injury at work
• telephone our team on FREEPHONE 0800 1404544 or email us at salisbury@bishopslaw.com
