Will My Employer Fire Me If I Claim For A Personal Injury At Work?

Personal injuries can happen anywhere and if you suffer an accident at work that was because of another person's negligence or irresponsible or illegal behaviour you could be entitled to make a compensation claim.

Your employer has no right to fire you for making a claim against them, but the procedures can still be very tricky and stressful. You should remember that, in any personal injury claim situation, the regulations state that you have a right to seek compensation if someone else has caused you harm. Furthermore, it is important that you seek out a legal team to uphold your right to justified compensation to hold those responsible to account and help prevent a similar thing from happening to another person.

Unfortunately many people are put off making an injury claim against their employer because they think they will be treated differently in the workplace as a result. It is important that anyone who thinks they have a claim should seek expert help and get professional advice on their position.

All employers have a legal health and safety duty to keep their staff safe while at work. This also applies to contractors and visitors. They must adhere to the health and safety regulations and take all reasonable steps to prevent accidents and minimise the risk of injury.

So if your bosses were not meeting their obligations and you suffered an accident and were injured as a result, you are justified in finding out about being financially compensated. By law, Employers' Liability Insurance should be in place and this will cover the company in such circumstances, so even if you work at a small firm you should not avoid making a claim with the excuse that it will damage the company, and other employees, financially.

If you have had an accident at work, whether serious or minor, whether because of a fall over wiring or on a spill that should have been wiped up, because protective equipment was not provided or you were not given proper training, do not worry about making a personal injury claim. Attorneys and lawyers can handle the claims process for you and speak for you in court if necessary. You should concentrate on your recovery.

Do not worry about losing your job - employers have no right to dismiss you for making a justified claim - and remember that making a claim is about getting justice and compensation to help you and ensuring any problems with health and safety in the workplace are recognised and dealt with.

Whatever the situation, you can get free legal advice on making a claim and everything can be dealt with by solicitors on your behalf, from getting medical reports and witness statements to paying your expenses and negotiations with insurers.