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Injury or illness at work: Making an accident at work claim for compensation

01Aug

very year, thousands of people are injured at work or suffer an illness as a result of their work. The different types of injury and illness that they suffer vary dramatically. An injury is usually the result of a single incident, such as a fall. An illness may not be attributable to a single cause and may have built up over time, such as stress. In 2009/10, work-related ill health was the cause of more days taken off work than work injuries. The employer may be considered negligent if the injury or illness was ‘foreseeable;’ that is if they should have known the risks and could have done something to reduce them.

Personal injury at work blinds welder

29Jul

The eyes are extremely complicated and delicate. If they are damaged, this can result in partial or complete blindness. Manual occupations such as construction have a higher risk of injury to the eye. Eyes can be damaged by foreign objects, by a blow to the eye or by an explosion. Scratches or grazes to the cornea (also known as corneal abrasions) affect about 3 in 1,000 people every year in the UK. It is important that workers at risk from foreign objects entering their eyes, eg. splinters, are given adequate eye protection. If an employer fails to protect their workers, they may be considered negligent.

Car Accident Advice

28Jul

Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed in car accidents. There are ways that you can protect yourself, particularly making sure you wear a seat belt whenever you’re in a car and staying alert to hazards on the road. If you are involved in an accident, seek medical advice if you have been injured. Try to exchange contact details with any other vehicles involved and any witnesses. Also write down as many details of the accident as you can remember. Then speak to a solicitor with many years of experience about making a car accident claim.

How to prevent work injury

26Jul

Both employers and employees have a responsibility to do what they can to prevent work injury. Safety equipment such as goggles should be provided where necessary. If manual handling will be required, workers need to direct their full attention to the task and employers should ensure that they have received the correct training. Care also needs to be taken to avoid slips and trips by cleaning up spillages, using appropriate cleaning products, replacing worn or torn flooring, removing obstacles from pathways and ensuring lighting is sufficient. If these steps are followed, many work injuries can be prevented.

Fear of angry employers should not prevent a work accident claim from being made

24Jul

A main factor which contributes to employees not making a work accident claim for an injury that they have suffered at work is that they are afraid that their employer will be angry and may even stunt their career path progression. This article proves this not to be the case as it is true that many employers do not look unfavourably upon work accident claims being made against them. Most are glad that a problem has been highlighted and dealt with for the future.

Car accident claims on the up as road rage rises in hot weather

23Jul

Car accident claims rise with the hot weather, so reports show. This article describes how car accident claims are related to the road rage induced and exacerbated by hot weather. Road rage will inevitably cause more accidents and the victims of these accidents are right to make a claim in a bid to gain compensation for their unnecessary injuries and also try to stamp out the road rage which the roads of the UK seem to suffer from. If you have been the victim of road rage, then you may be entitled to make a claim.

64 holiday claims after salmonella poisoning at Costa del Sol hotel

23Jul

Concerns have been raised about the safety of a hotel in a Spanish resort after a number of guests were struck down by food poisoning whilst on holiday, including eight members of the same family. Guests reported that there were poor hygiene standards and the buffet was often not heated through and was open to the elements and passing birds. Many of the guests suffered from food poisoning. Some cases were so severe that they required hospitalisation. A group of 64 people are now putting in a claim for compensation, saying the holiday company should not have advertised a resort known to have problems of this kind.

Case Study: Macks secure £2,500 for car park crash driver

22Jul

This case study follows a client who pursued a car accident claim following a collision in a supermarket car park. The client secured £2,500 and was able to keep 100 per cent of his compensation, as is the case with all of Macks’ personal injury clients.

Case Study: Macks secure compensation for whiplash, fracture and psychological harm

22Jul

The following case study details a client who suffered psychological injury following a road traffic accident. Macks are proud of their sensitive approach to caring for clients who have suffered psychiatric harm as the result of an accident.

City cyclist gains compensation for road traffic accident

22Jul

Cyclists often feel intimidated about making a road traffic accident compensation claim. This is mainly due to general (unfair) perception of cyclists – that they often cause accidents on British roads. This is actually not the case at all, and should not dissuade people from making a traffic accident claim.

If a cyclist is involved in an accident and it is not their fault, then they are entitled to compensation, just as much as a motorist is. Cyclists should remember this if they are ever involved in an accident.

Why choose Macks Solicitors for your work injury claim?

22Jul

Choosing the right solicitor is an extremely important part of any claim for compensation because of a work injury. With the help of an experienced, expert solicitor such as those at Macks, you can receive the full compensation payment that you are entitled to. Other less knowledgeable companies may try to settle your claim out of court early which could reduce your payment and may not pursue the detailed medical evidence and witness statements that will be needed for a successful claim. Macks has many years of helping clients achieve successful claims and takes pride in putting their customers first.

Making a child accident claim

22Jul

Accidents are an inevitable part of growing up. Children will experience falls and injuries as they play and explore. However, some accidents can be much more serious. Parents need to take steps to protect their children from serious accidents but sometimes accidents occur that parents can’t prevent and others are to blame. If this is the case, you can seek compensation for your child. A compensation payment can help with rehabilitation and recovery and compensate for lost earnings or missed school. Speak to an expert solicitor today about making a child accident claim. They will guide you through the process and all the information required.

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