If you have been injured in an industrial accident then chances are that you are
looking for information to help you claim industrial injury compensation. This article will elaborate on 5 steps that will help you get maximum compensation for industrial accident claims.
#1 The first thing claimants should do after a work related accident occurs is to get all injuries checked right away. Claimants should remember to get both minor injuries and major injuries checked since minor injuries can worsen if they are not tented to. Claimants should note that if they want to claim industrial injury compensation then it is important for claimants to follow the protocol set by their employer. This means that claimants may be first required to visit the doctor at work and depending on the seriousness of the condition the doctor at work may refer the employee to a specialist. If the claimant has contracted an illness due to working in a hazardous environment for a long time then the claimant should get a thorough check up to get a diagnosis.
#2 The second thing claimants should do is to report the industrial accident or industrial illness to their supervisor. This step is very important if the claimant plans to claim industrial injury compensation since claimants are eligible to get compensation only after an official entry has been made in the employers accident at work book. Claimants should remember that work accidents should be reported as soon as possible since a significant delay in reporting the accident can cause problems later on.
#3 The third step is to find proof that supports the fact that the industrial accident or industrial illness occurred due to no fault of the claimant. To do so the claimant will need to find a witness who was present at the accident scene or who is aware that the claimant was feeling unwell due to hazardous work conditions. Since the witness will have to testify in court the claimant should keep in mind that the claimants story should be on the same page as the witnesss story. Under no circumstances should the claimant attempt to ask a co worker to say that he witnessed the accident when he actually dint even if the accident did occur due to no fault of the claimant. Doing so will cause claim related problems later on along with additional problems.
#4 The last step is for the claimant to hire a no win no fee personal injury solicitor to help him claim industrial injury compensation. No win no fee accident lawyers do not charge legal fees for their services if claimants lose the case or win the case. Personal injury solicitors guide claimants, prevent them from making small or big mistakes, represent claimants in court and deal with third parties such as insurance companies.