Getting involved in an accident can be quite traumatic, but a work accident can be extremely disastrous.
Work plays a central role in peoples' lives and sustaining an injury at work can be upsetting for many reasons.
People go to work for the sake of money, but this doesn't mean that will risk their lives to earn a living.
It is a legal obligation for employers to protect the health and safety of the workers.
They must do everything that is reasonably practicable to prevent accidents from occurring at the workplace.
If an employer fails to provide a safe environment to the workers, it may be possible to make a claim against the employer.
While it is true that the compensation award cannot take away the pain and suffering the victim has to endure, but it can at least make things better financially.
It can reduce financial strain on the victim and his family and it can also help put life back on track quickly.
Types of Claims Workplace accidents can take place in various forms and in various situations.
Slips can occur if the flooring is wet.
Trips can occur as a result of inadequate barriers, misplaced boxes and obstructions around the workplace.
A range of other accidents and injuries can occur if steps are not taken to minimise them.
Common causes of work accidents can include lack of guidance and supervision, insufficient training and inadequate personal protective gear.
When the employers fail to adhere to workplace rules and regulations, they put the health and safety of workers at risk.
Type of Compensation Every work accident claim is different and therefore the level of compensation awarded will vary based on the severity of the injury, pain, suffering, damage and other losses that the victim has suffered.
An independent medical expert will be required to examine the injury and give his opinion about the seriousness as well as nature of the injury.
This will help your work injury lawyer determine the approximate value of your claim.
Other things that your work injury lawyer will take into account when calculating compensation is the actual financial losses suffered.
This can include amount paid in medical bills, prescription, travelling as well as loss of earnings suffered.
Negotiations Once the value of the damages has been calculated, it is time for your work injury lawyer to negotiate with the other party.
The defendant will then choose to accept or deny liability.
If they accept, they will pay compensation as per negotiations.
However, if the deny, your work injury lawyer will have to prepare to enter a legal battle in court.