subject: Employer complacency leads to workplace compensation claims [print this page] Employer complacency leads to workplace compensation claims
Whether you work in an office environment, in a restaurant or on a construction site, every employer in the UK has a duty of care to ensure your safety regardless of the number of risks associated with your role.
However, many employers can become complacent about their health and safety policies, which lead to avoidable accidents occurring in the workplace. An annual report by the British Safety Council revealed that accident claims relating to personal injuries sustained by employees costs businesses approximately 250 per second, which amounts to 7.8 billion per annum.
Worryingly, the study also uncovered the fact that almost two thirds of companies fail to provide basic safety training for their workers, increasing the likelihood of an accident and leaving themselves open to accident compensation claims. Training was particularly low in small to medium sized companies, who run the highest risk of being financially devastated if an employee launches an accident claims case against them.
All employees have the right to a safe working environment, thorough training and suitable equipment for every task they undertake whilst at work. If an employer fails to provide any of these things and you subsequently suffer an injury that you believe could have been avoided under better working conditions, you are within your rights to seek financial compensation for your pain. For manual workers, the injuries you sustain could even prevent you from conducting your job, and therefore you can also pursue monetary recompense for any loss of earnings and ongoing effect on your lifestyle.
In the event of a workplace accident, the best course of action is to contact a specialist accident solicitor who can offer expert advice on your rights and the level of compensation you could be entitled to. At Claims Solicitors, our team of legal experts have a broad knowledge base and practical experience dealing with a varied range of cases.
