While it may be true that most accidents happen in the home, the population of Northern Ireland spends many of their waking hours in the workplace. When you become injured at work it is important to take the correct steps, should you wish to claim compensation.

When an accident happens at work, whether it is a trip, fall, slip, or serious injury related to work equipment, it can be confusing. Many people let these accidents pass forgotten, despite the sometimes permanent damage that they can do.

Accidents at work could involve broken bones, crushed limbs, or even amputations. If this happens to you then it is important that you seek legal representation and bring a claim for compensation where possible. By seeking justice you may actively prevent the same accident of injury from hurting someone else.

What To Do if You Are Injured At Work

The first thing you ought to do after suffering an injury at work is to recover. You should take all the time that you need to make a full recovery. You should seek the advice of your doctor and any other specialists they send you to.

While you do this, keep a record of events, photograph your injury and its recovery period, and keep all your receipts. These will be important later should you wish to bring a claim for compensation against your employer’s insurance company.

What if My Employer Doesn’t Have Insurance?

This is not for you to worry about. However, all employer’s operating within Northern Ireland are legally required to have employee insurance. It is the only mandatory insurance type for standard employers in the UK.

Steps to Take After an Accident at Work in Northern Ireland

If you find yourself the victim of a workplace accident, take the following actions to protect your interests.

–     Go to Hospital

If your injury is so bad that you must attend a hospital, then take a fellow employee with you. This will prevent your managers from denying the accident took place.

–     Report the Injury

You must report your injury to your employer. You should tell them about the accident and follow any corporate advice on who to talk to. UK businesses should have an accident recording book. If your employer does not write anything down, then you should send an email to them which details your accident, when it took place, and any treatment you received.

–     Record Your Recovery

Taking photographs and video footage of your recovery may seem like it is an overreaction but this could not be further from the truth. Taking a daily log which records your rate of recovery is an ideal way to express to the court exactly how much pan and suffering you experienced.

–     Speak to Witnesses

Take statements and contact details from anyone at work who saw the accident happen. You should do the same with whoever came to the hospital with you. Give these details to your personal injury solicitors firm.

Injured at Work? Seek Legal Advice

The best way to ensure you receive fair and just recompense for the damages done to your person in the workplace is to seek out legal advice. Contact Lacey Solicitors today for personal injury in the workplace advice, guidance, and representation.

Your injuries matter. Let’s make your voice heard.