What cause work accidents?

Work accidents are one of the most frequently documented accident claims. You do not have to work in an industry that may be perceived especially dangerous to sustain personal injuries; in fact the service industries have the largest number of work accidents reported.

Personal injuries as a result of accidents at work can be sustained in a number of ways.

Lifting
If you lift something which is too heavy or lift without bending your knees then it is likely that you will pull a muscle in your back, slip a disk or sustain some other kind of back injury. You may also slip or trip while carrying something which could cause you to fracture a bone or sustain an ankle injury.

Using equipment or machinery
If you are using specialist equipment or machinery and have not been given adequate training then a work accident is likely. An industrial accident could occur if the machinery has loose connections and you could suffer a personal injury if you not have been told to wear the correct safety equipment such as gloves and masks.

Unsafe premises or work site
It is essential that your employer maintains safety in your workplace to prevent work accidents. If tools are left laying about someone could trip over them. Slippery or uneven floors could cause someone to slip or trip. If computer cables are not tucked away someone could trip, if files fall from a shelf then someone could suffer a head injury. Boxes left in hall ways or on stairs are also hazards.

The actions of your work colleagues
All employees should be trained about the importance of health and safety and acting in a way to maintain safety standards. If working in a kitchen an employee could leave a fat fryer on and cause a fire or a colleague could spill hot tea over you on the way back to their desk.

How we can help following an accident at work
If you have experienced an accident at work and would like legal advice about how to make a no win no fee compensation claim then we are here to help. We offer free legal advice about personal injury claims. You can claim for medical expenses accrued and time taken off work as a result of a personal injury. We can also arrange medical care with the best specialists in your area.

Our no win no fee claims policy means that if you make a compensation claim through us you are guaranteed to receive every penny of your compensation. See no win no fee for more information.

For free legal advice or to make a hassle free compensation claim call 0800 197 32 32.