Suffered after a Fall at Work? Claim Compensation for Your Injuries

If you have suffered from injuries after a fall at work, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

Suffering an injury is always inconvenient and starting a compensation claim may seem like a daunting task. However, the multiple benefits that come from receiving compensation from your injury should not be overlooked.

Accidents in the workplace are unfortunately commonplace when correct safety procedures are not followed. Suffering a fall at work can lead to injuries, such as:

• Back injury
• Serious musculoskeletal injuries
• Concussion
• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury

If you have suffered from an injury such as a musculoskeletal injuries, after a slip, trip or fall at work in the last 3 years, you are likely able to claim compensation.

All employers are required to provide a safe working environment for their employees and must always put the correct health and safety measures in place where necessary. The duty-of-care requirements that your employer must follow include:

• Providing communication channels for employees to raise any safety concerns they may have
• Ensuring that workers do not work excessive hours that may lead to accidents
• Providing areas in which workers can rest
• Clearly defining how a job should be correctly carried out and undertaking risk assessments
• Ensuring a safe working environment free of avoidable hazards

Reaching a settlement for a fall at work is dependent on a number of different factors. These include consideration of:

• Any travel expenses that occurred in the time that you have been receiving medical treatment
• Whether your injuries will prevent you from working and therefore result in a loss of earnings
• The cost of any medical treatment that you have already received, in addition to the cost of any future treatment
• The cost of any care you may have received in the time since your accident