Slip and fall accidents at work are common in the United Kingdom, but getting the best compensation for these claims is not easy if you do not have a helping hand.
This article will act as your helping hand and it will guide you to understand a few tips that will help you get the best compensation for your slip and fall injury at work.
Tip 1 - Make sure all your injuries are checked by a doctor even if you feel that it was just a minor bruising or a small swelling. Sometimes a swelling of your ankle can get worse over time and cause complications that can cause you financial loss and other problems.
Another reason for getting all your injuries checked by your GP is that, to be able to make a slip and fall accident claim you must have sustained an injury. A medical record is the proof of your injury you will need.
Tip 2 – You must report your slip and fall accident to your supervisor or line manager as soon as it occurs. This is because you will need the accident report as proof to show that you slipped and fell in an accident at work.
The report will also record your injury and this will support your claim.
While your supervisor or line manager is writing the report you should provide accurate details so that the record states exactly what happened and you do not have any problems when making your slip and fall injury claim.
It is important not to sign the report while you are in shock shortly after the accident. Instead, you should sign it when you are feeling better and with a clear mind.
Tip 3 - To get the best compensation for your slip and fall injury, you should be able to show that you slipped and fell at work due to the fault of your employer in failing to keep the floor safe and free of spillage or slippery substances and that, that fault resulted in your slip and fall injury.
An example of this would be your colleague accidentally pouring water or tea on a smooth hospital floor but failing to call a cleaner to come and clear the water or cordon off the slippery area while waiting for the water to dry.
Tip 4 - Do not attempt to make a claim against your employer on your own even if you feel confident you can do it yourself. It can easily damage your relationship with your employer especially if you are working for a small company.
You need help to get your employer's insurance company to admit responsibility for your slip and fall accident.
With the right personal injury specialist help, you can be guaranteed to achieve much higher compensation for your slip and fall injury claim than if you opt to do it yourself.
Since many injury specialist solicitors can now provide No Win No Fee personal injury services you can contact a personal injury lawyer for free legal advice without worrying about being liable to pay fees.
Tip 5 - Get help from a solicitor experienced in slip and fall accidents at work that can help you to prove that the accident was not your fault.
The specialist solicitor you choose will give you legal advice regarding your slip and fall injury claim and he will also ensure that you receive the best compensation.
The injury lawyer will not only negotiate with your employer’s insurance company but will also strengthen your case and represent you in court if a settlement out of court is not possible.
This Guide was prepared by Balinda & Co to help you properly plan your slip and fall case against your employer.
Balinda & Co have many years experience and have helped a lot of people who have suffered slip and fall injuries to get compensation.
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