Work Accident Helpline

Asbestos: - Asbestos is a natural silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. These fibres are invisible to the human eye. The Greeks called it the miracle mineral as it was soft, pliable and could withstand heat. It became known as a really good fire retardant and was used in many buildings in the UK from the late 1800s.
Burns: - There are many causes of burns which can affect the skin tissue, muscle, bones and blood vessels. These are; extreme heat, extreme cold, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation, and friction.
Compensation: - Something, such as money, given or received as payment or reparation, as for a service or loss
Driving: - Driving causes the largest amount of work-related traffic accidents in the UK and it is estimated that a third of all road traffic accidents involve somebody who is at work at the time. Many people need to drive as part of their work.
Employers' Liability Insurance: - Employers' Liability Insurance enables businesses to pay costs of compensation and legal fees. All employers are required by law to have Employers' Liability Insurance and for at least £5 million.
Factory: - A factory can be a hazardous environment to work in and an employer should have an adequate risk assessment and appropriate health and safety procedures in place.
Hazardous Occupations: - Through the years the most hazardous occupations appear to have changed. At one time fishermen and seafarers were statistically far more likely to have a fatal accident than other workers along with miners, pilots and divers. Today, builders, construction workers and drivers are more likely to be injured at work.
Future loss compensation: - Covers loss of future earnings if your injury prevents you from working or continuing to work in a profession
General damages compensation: - Covers the injury that you gained from the accident
Industrial Accidents: - Industrial injuries can cover a huge variety of jobs, accidents and injuries from physical injury to disease. The most common accidents or injuries include slips, trips or falls, tendonitis and occupational deafness.
Negligence: - An injury from an accident at work can be caused by employer negligence and if you have been injured at work and your employer has not followed health and safety rules then you could be entitled to compensation.
Prevention: - There is always a reason why an accident has happened and it is responsibility of the employer in the workplace to plan and control everything so that accidents don't happen. Every workplace is potentially dangerous, whether it is a factory, a vehicle or an office.
Regulations: - By law, your employers have to protect your health, safety and welfare at work. They have to make sure the workplace is safe and without risk to health.
Repetitive Strain Injury: - Repetitive strain injury (RSI) affects thousands of people every year and prior to computers it was commonly known as writer's cramp. It is caused by repeated movements damaging tendons, nerves, muscles and other soft body tissues.
Risk Assessment: - A risk assessment is a part of a risk management process where an evaluation is made of the risks related to a situation. In the workplace a risk assessment process quantifies the harmful effect something can have on employees.
Special damages compensation: - Covers the costs you have incurred whilst claiming compensation. This could include loss of earnings, solicitor fees, medical treatment etc.
Statutory Sick Pay: - Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is paid to employees who are unable to work because of sickness or disability. It is paid by your employer for up to a maximum of 28 weeks. It is paid to all employees who are incapable for work and who satisfy the conditions for payment.