Can I Make A Claim For An Accident At Work That Has Left Me With A Scar?

Unfortunately accidents in the workplace are all too common and there are many

, many work place environments and scenarios that could result in you being left with some amount of scarring following an accident at work. Whether you have been burned by a chemical in a factory environment, scalded by some spilt oil in the kitchen where you work or have tripped and fallen cutting yourself severely, you may have been left with a scar that is making you feel distressed and self-conscious. This article looks at what you should do if you have had an accident in the workplace that has resulted in scarring, whether you are able to make a claim for compensation for your injury and how much compensation you may receive.

The very first thing you should do following an accident in the workplace is to seek medical assistance. If the injury you have sustained is serious then one of your work colleagues should take you to hospital or call 999. If your injury is less severe, you should seek advice from the on-site first aider - who will perhaps bathe and bandage your wound - before seeking further medical attention from your GP or local A&E department. You should ensure that either yourself or a colleague records the concise details of the accident in the Work Accident Book as this will need to be referred to at a later date if you decide to pursue a personal injury claim and will be useful evidence as to the circumstances of your accident. Ask a colleague or friend to take a photograph of the injury you have sustained as well as the hazard which caused your accident. You should also ensure that your supervisor or line manager is aware of your accident and the injury you have received.

If you were injured through no fault of your own but as a result of one of your colleague's or your employer's negligence then you are entitled to make a claim for damages to compensate you for the pain and suffering you have sustained. Of course, it will not be obvious immediately after the accident whether you have received any scarring that is likely to be permanent or long-lasting - this may takes some weeks or months to establish - and the specialist treating you will be able to comment on this. It is important, for the purpose of any claim you make, that you take some photographs of the scarring you have received.

The amount of compensation you will receive will vary depending on certain factors which could include your age, sex, occupation, the location of the scar on your body and how long the scar is likely to take to fade. If you have suffered psychologically as a result of being scarred then you will also be able to claim for this part of your suffering.

Scarring can be a very distressing and upsetting experience and if you have been unfortunate enough to have received an injury in the workplace that has resulted in scarring one of Loyalty Law's expert work accident claim solicitors will be able to offer you clear and concise advice and guide you through the claims process.

Copyright (c) 2011 Nicholas Jervis

by: Nicholas Jervis

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