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Assaulted At Work Claims - Compensation for Assault at Work

Seeking compensation for assault at work is your legal right and according to the latest Labour Force Survey conducted by the Health and Safety Executive, between 2013/14 -2015/16, there were 622,000 self-reported nonfatal workplace injuries in the UK. Approximately 41,000 of these injuries were the result of workplace assaults. These statistics clearly show the risks of workplace violence are real and must be accounted for. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured because of a workplace violence. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you lodge your claim successfully.

What is Workplace Violence
The Health and Safety Executive states that any situations where an employee is threatened or assaulted can be categorised as workplace violence. Anytime you have employees working directly with the public, you have a higher risk of workplace violence. Verbal abuse is by far the most popular form of violence encountered in the workplace. Below are some telling statistics reported by the Scottish Justice and Crime Survey.

This report also shows that females are more likely to experience verbal abuse with 37% stating they have been victims of this type of workplace violence. This is higher than the 32% reported by male workers. Employees between the ages of 16 – 44 reported the most abuse than workers over the age of 43.

  • 34% of Employees Experienced Verbal Abuse
  • 7% Experienced Physical Abuse
  • 6% Experienced Both Physical and Verbal Abuse
  • 65% Experienced No Abuse

The Consequences of Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is extremely counterproductive and it can lead to poor morale and an inability to organise. Employees that have been bullied are more likely to miss days of work and recruiting new staff into a hostile work environment can prove to be difficult. Workplace violence also causes pain, distress, physical injury, and in some cases even death. At the very least, your employees will experience higher levels of stress and anxiety. This all equates to lower productivity in the workspace.

What are the Legal Responsibilities of My Employer in Regards to Workplace Violence?
Your employer must follow the guidelines set out by the HSE, in regards to violence in the workplace. These require your employer to conduct thorough risk assessments of any work that must be completed as well as, reduce any unnecessary exposure to these hazardous conditions. Employers must consider any situations where their employees can be exposed to workplace violence. All risk assessments must be conducted professionally and all employees must be made aware of the risks their jobs involve. This information should be logged and kept available in the event the Scottish Court requires it to verify a claim.

Policies on Violence in the Workplace
Your employer is required to set out a clear and concise plan to be followed in the event of workplace violence. This plan must tackle all potential problems and deliver exact safety procedures to be followed in case of an emergency. All incidents of workplace violence must be thoroughly investigated.

How to Reduce Workplace Assaults
Workplace violence can be random in its nature, making it very difficult to prevent. Good practices can be the best form of violence prevention available.

Employees should speak to their staff regularly to hear any problems or concerns they have. Employers must also keep accurate records of any incidents that occur while on the job and proper training should be provided on how to handle these situations. Your employer also has a legal ‘duty of care’ to ensure all employees are provided an adequate amount of security.

Supporting Victims of Workplace Violence
Your employer should have a plan in place to help those who suffer from workplace violence. This can include counselling for the person who experienced the violence as well as the witnesses. The injured party should be granted time from work to recover from the incident and all serious cases should be reported to the authorities. Your employer is responsible for maintaining a workspace that is free of violence. A failure to do this can result in negligent behaviour on the part of your employer.

Can Lodge A Claim Against My Employer for Workplace Violence?
You are legally entitled to lodge a claim against your employer without fear of reprisal. You cannot be punished or fired for lodging a claim against your employer. That being said, a claim against your employer must be handled in a delicate manner. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you gather all the evidence you need to lodge your claim with success.

How is My Compensation for Assault at Work Calculated?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will negotiate directly with your employer’s insurer to help you get the compensation you are seeking. If no agreement is possible, your compensation will be calculated by the Court after reviewing your losses, injuries, and the exact circumstances of your accident. You are able to claim compensation for two types of accidents:

  • General Damages – These are non-financial losses such as mental anguish, pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life. These damages can vary greatly depending on the details of your accident
  • Special Damages – These are financial damages that resulted from your workplace accident injuries. Property damages and medical bills are two common examples of special damages. Lost wages is another financial loss that can be sought under special damages. This type of damage is easier to award as it is usually accompanied by detail documentation.

Can I Lodge A Claim If I Am A Member of the Public?
You have the legal ability to lodge a claim if an employee of a business committed an act of workplace violence against you. You do not have to be an employee to lodge a claim against a business owner for negligent behaviour. A claim advisor can help you to better understand if you have a valid workplace violence claim.

How Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Help You Get Compensation for Assault at Work?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can provide you with a detailed assessment of your compensation potential. Our expert team can advise you on the best strategy to follow while navigating a workplace violence claim. Each claim is assigned a personal claim specialist who will be dedicated to making your claim’s experience as stress-free as possible. This includes working on your behalf in all matters including negotiating with insurers and helping you to find a reputable workplace violence lawyer.

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Assaulted At Work Claims - Compensation for Assault at Work

Seeking compensation for assault at work is your legal right and according to the latest Labour Force Survey conducted by the Health and Safety Executive, between 2013/14 -2015/16, there were 622,000 self-reported nonfatal workplace injuries in the UK. Approximately 41,000 of these injuries were the result of workplace assaults. These statistics clearly show the risks of workplace violence are real and must be accounted for. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured because of a workplace violence. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you lodge your claim successfully.

What is Workplace Violence
The Health and Safety Executive states that any situations where an employee is threatened or assaulted can be categorised as workplace violence. Anytime you have employees working directly with the public, you have a higher risk of workplace violence. Verbal abuse is by far the most popular form of violence encountered in the workplace. Below are some telling statistics reported by the Scottish Justice and Crime Survey.

This report also shows that females are more likely to experience verbal abuse with 37% stating they have been victims of this type of workplace violence. This is higher than the 32% reported by male workers. Employees between the ages of 16 – 44 reported the most abuse than workers over the age of 43.

  • 34% of Employees Experienced Verbal Abuse
  • 7% Experienced Physical Abuse
  • 6% Experienced Both Physical and Verbal Abuse
  • 65% Experienced No Abuse

The Consequences of Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is extremely counterproductive and it can lead to poor morale and an inability to organise. Employees that have been bullied are more likely to miss days of work and recruiting new staff into a hostile work environment can prove to be difficult. Workplace violence also causes pain, distress, physical injury, and in some cases even death. At the very least, your employees will experience higher levels of stress and anxiety. This all equates to lower productivity in the workspace.

What are the Legal Responsibilities of My Employer in Regards to Workplace Violence?
Your employer must follow the guidelines set out by the HSE, in regards to violence in the workplace. These require your employer to conduct thorough risk assessments of any work that must be completed as well as, reduce any unnecessary exposure to these hazardous conditions. Employers must consider any situations where their employees can be exposed to workplace violence. All risk assessments must be conducted professionally and all employees must be made aware of the risks their jobs involve. This information should be logged and kept available in the event the Scottish Court requires it to verify a claim.

Policies on Violence in the Workplace
Your employer is required to set out a clear and concise plan to be followed in the event of workplace violence. This plan must tackle all potential problems and deliver exact safety procedures to be followed in case of an emergency. All incidents of workplace violence must be thoroughly investigated.

How to Reduce Workplace Assaults
Workplace violence can be random in its nature, making it very difficult to prevent. Good practices can be the best form of violence prevention available.

Employees should speak to their staff regularly to hear any problems or concerns they have. Employers must also keep accurate records of any incidents that occur while on the job and proper training should be provided on how to handle these situations. Your employer also has a legal ‘duty of care’ to ensure all employees are provided an adequate amount of security.

Supporting Victims of Workplace Violence
Your employer should have a plan in place to help those who suffer from workplace violence. This can include counselling for the person who experienced the violence as well as the witnesses. The injured party should be granted time from work to recover from the incident and all serious cases should be reported to the authorities. Your employer is responsible for maintaining a workspace that is free of violence. A failure to do this can result in negligent behaviour on the part of your employer.

Can Lodge A Claim Against My Employer for Workplace Violence?
You are legally entitled to lodge a claim against your employer without fear of reprisal. You cannot be punished or fired for lodging a claim against your employer. That being said, a claim against your employer must be handled in a delicate manner. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you gather all the evidence you need to lodge your claim with success.

How is My Compensation for Assault at Work Calculated?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will negotiate directly with your employer’s insurer to help you get the compensation you are seeking. If no agreement is possible, your compensation will be calculated by the Court after reviewing your losses, injuries, and the exact circumstances of your accident. You are able to claim compensation for two types of accidents:

  • General Damages – These are non-financial losses such as mental anguish, pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life. These damages can vary greatly depending on the details of your accident
  • Special Damages – These are financial damages that resulted from your workplace accident injuries. Property damages and medical bills are two common examples of special damages. Lost wages is another financial loss that can be sought under special damages. This type of damage is easier to award as it is usually accompanied by detail documentation.

Can I Lodge A Claim If I Am A Member of the Public?
You have the legal ability to lodge a claim if an employee of a business committed an act of workplace violence against you. You do not have to be an employee to lodge a claim against a business owner for negligent behaviour. A claim advisor can help you to better understand if you have a valid workplace violence claim.

How Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Help You Get Compensation for Assault at Work?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can provide you with a detailed assessment of your compensation potential. Our expert team can advise you on the best strategy to follow while navigating a workplace violence claim. Each claim is assigned a personal claim specialist who will be dedicated to making your claim’s experience as stress-free as possible. This includes working on your behalf in all matters including negotiating with insurers and helping you to find a reputable workplace violence lawyer.

Start Your Claim
Contact us today to start the claims process.

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