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Workplace safety is the duty of every employer in Scotland. They have to make sure that their employees get a safe working environment, have adequate training to avoid injury while doing their assigned work, and have all the necessary equipment for the job.
However, sadly, workplace accidents still happen every day in Scotland, sometimes due to employer or coworker negligence and other times due to insufficient training or victims’ own negligence.
If you have been involved in a workplace accident, contact PICS at 0141 2809789; our panel of personal injury solicitors Scotland is always ready to help you.
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What Are The Most Usual Workplace Accidents And Injuries?
Workplace accidents can happen in any place where people work, such as factories, construction sites, workshops, and even offices. The injuries caused in different workplaces are also different; some can be mildly damaging and can be recovered with correct treatment, and others can be life-altering or even fatal. Here are some of the most common injuries caused by workplace accidents in Scotland.
- Sprains and strains
- Back injuries
- Bone fractures
- Chemical burns
- Slips and trips
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
Although these types of injuries are the most common, they are not the only types of workplace injuries. In our two-decade career, we handled many claims resulting from different types of workplace-related diseases and injuries, including Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, and Pleural Plaques.
Workplace Accidents
Industrial Accident Compensation Claims
Injuries such as industrial deafness, chemical injuries, asbestosis, vibration white fingers, and carbon monoxide poisoning can happen when working in the industrial sector for various reasons. If such an injury or any injury happens to you due to no fault of your own during your work or because of the very nature of your work, then you may be eligible to make an industrial accident claim to get a fair Accident At Work Compensation Scotland.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
RSI injuries, as their name implies, are caused by repeating the same motion over and over again for long periods of time. It can be a result of long hours of typing without breaks in the office, repetitive use of hairdressing tools if that is your job or prolonged use of hand-held power tools. If you have suffered from a repetitive strain injury while at work due to the negligence of your employer, supervisor, or manager, then you can make an accident at work claim.
Machinery & Heavy Plant Accident Compensation Claims
Injuries caused by Heavy machinery can be life-altering and sometimes even life-threatening. It can happen because of many reasons, such as mechanical failure, inadequate maintenance, insufficient training, etc. If such an accident happens to you because of the fault of your employer or a colleague, you have the right to make a Heavy plant accident compensation claim.
Slips, Trips And Falls Compensation Claims
Slips, Trips, and Falls are perhaps the most common types of workplace accidents; they usually happen due to liquid spills (water, cleaning liquid, oil, grease) on the floor without warning signs, loose wires, uneven floor, unsuitable floor coverings, inadequate lighting, etc. These accidents may not look like much, but they can cause serious injuries, especially if they happen on stairs, at high places, nearing heavy machinery. Even regular slips, tips, and falls can be damaging to old employees. If you have suffered an injury in such an accident due to your employer’s negligence, then you can make a slip, trip, or fall injury claim to get the compensation you deserve.
Manual Handling Claims
During manual handling, you are lifting heavy, unwieldy objects, which can be very hard without proper training. Lifting loads with the wrong technique can injure your hands, shoulders, legs, or back. The resulting injuries can be severe because of the weight of the objects involved. If you have suffered such an injury while working, then you might be eligible to make a manual handling claim to get the compensation you deserve.
Factory Accident Claims
Factory accidents, as their name implies, refer to any accident that happens while working in factories. These accidents can be anything, such as slips, trips, and falls, repetitive strain injuries while working in a production line, industrial disease, or even injuries caused by heavy machinery. If you have suffered any injury while working in the factory and it was not your fault, then you may have the right to make a factory accident claim.
Office Accident Claims
If you have suffered an injury (slips, trips, falls, RSI, etc.) while working in an office, you may be eligible to make office accident claims. Unsafe working environments, irresponsible behaviour, poor lighting, and lack of organisation usually cause these accidents.
Fall From Height Claims
Fall from height can often be devastating, resulting in broken bones, brain injuries, or injuries to internal organs; they can also be fatal depending on the height and the surface the victim falls on. If someone has been involved in a fall from height accident while working, then they or their loved ones have the right to claim compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering, impact on the income, treatment costs, etc. If the victim has unfortunately passed away, their loved ones have the right to claim compensation for the loss of a loved one, pain and suffering of the deceased during their lifetime, and if they had any dependents, they can also claim for loss of service.
Making A Personal Injury Claim In Scotland
Our panel of experienced personal injury lawyers excel in handling cases against well-funded insurance companies.
Our specialised injury lawyers will assist you with your claim, keep you informed throughout the whole process, and provide you with legal advice that is easy to understand.
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Get In Touch.
Tell us your story, we're here to listen and provide you with an initial assessment based on your circumstances.
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We’ll Prepare Your Claim.
We'll be by your side to take care of the legal process. We'll keep you informed of every step of the way.
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Receive Compensation.
If your claim is successful, we'll ensure that you get your compensation as soon as possible.
What Does Contributory Negligence Mean?
Contributory negligence simply means that both the victim and the employer are partially to blame for an accident. The employee could have been careless, distracted, or simply did not take adequate actions to protect themselves from harm. In such situations, the amount of fault is calculated, and that percentage is deducted from the final compensation amount; for example, if the employee is found to be 20% at fault, then they would lose 20% of their compensation.
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Skye Robertson
Head of Serious Injury
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Can I Make A Claim For An Accident At Work If It Was My Fault?
If the accident was entirely your fault, you will not be able to claim compensation for your injuries and damages. However, do not jump to conclusions; the accident may not be entirely your fault. Contact us, and our panel of Work Injury Claims Lawyers Scotland will analyse your case and guide you on your options.
Make an Injury at Work Claim in Scotland With PICS
If you have suffered any workplace injury and want to make a claim, contact PICS. We are experts in handling workplace accident claims in Scotland; we know the process inside and out. We understand what works and what doesn’t, so we are fairly confident that we can help you win your claim if your claim is valid. To showcase our confidence, our panel of No Win No Fee Lawyers Scotland can take your case on a conditional fee agreement. This means we will not take a pound from you unless we win your case, and when we win, you will only have to pay 20% of your compensation as a success fee.
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