Catering Accident Claims - Catering Accidents
- Catering Accidents – Common Kitchen Hazards
- Types of Catering Accidents
- Who is Liable for My Catering Accident Injury?
- Can I Be Fired for Lodging a Catering Accident Claim Against My Employer?
- How Much Compensation Can I Get for a Catering Injury?
- The Judicial College Guidelines
- What If I Am Not Sure Who Is Liable for My Catering Accident?
- How Long Do I Have to Lodge a Catering Accidents Claim?
- How Long Will It Take to Receive Compensation For Catering Accidents?
- What Should I do If I Am Contacted By My Employers Insurer?
- Why Using a Claim Advisor Makes Sense
- No Win No Fee
- Start Your Claim
Catering accidents can involve serious injuries and it is the legal responsibility of your employer to ensure you are operating in the safest manner possible. Accidents can and do happen in the rushed atmosphere of kitchens, restaurants, and bars. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been injured in a catering accident that wasn’t your fault. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to determine the best strategy to follow depending on the unique circumstances of your claim.
Catering Accidents – Common Kitchen Hazards
Modern kitchens are a hodge podge of hazardous tools and conditions. Your employer must adhere to strict Health and Safety Executive Guidelines in order to operate their business legally and reduce your risk to these dangerous scenarios. Below are the most common kitchen Hazards workers are exposed to in Scotland.
- Boiling Water Burns
- Hot Surface Burns
- Cluttered Walkways
- Cuts from Sharps
- Food Poisoning
Types of Catering Accidents
Catering accidents can involve serious and sometimes, life threatening injuries. You are eligible to receive compensation whenever a third parties negligence has caused you to become injured. Below are some of the most common injuries sustained in catering accidents in Scotland.
- Burns
- Lacerations
- Back Injuries
- Wrist Injuries
- Whiplash
- Brocken Bones
- Eye Injuries
Who is Liable for My Catering Accident Injury?
Your employer carries the legal burden of providing all employees with a ‘duty of care’. This requires your employer to reduce unnecessary exposure to risks caused by hazardous conditions, faulty equipment, and unsafe business practices. Your employer is expected to:
- Provide Personal Protective Equipment
- Properly Train Employees on the Proper Use of All Kitchen Tools and Equipment
- Keeping Floors and Walkways Clear and Free of Debris
- Training Staff on the Proper Manual Handling Techniques to Use to Avoid Injury
When your employer fails to meet these standards, it can be considered as negligent behaviour on their part. You are eligible to receive compensation whenever another party negligent behaviour results in you taking financial or physical damages.
Can I Be Fired for Lodging a Catering Accident Claim Against My Employer?
Lodging a claim against your employer can require a delicate approach and utilizing a claim specialist ca be the best way for you to ensure you are treated fairly. Your employer must acknowledge your claim and cannot penalize you for lodging a claim against them. Most people worry that their employer will be forced to pay their compensation. It is your employer’s insurer that is financially responsible for paying your compensation and not your employer.
How Much Compensation Can I Get for a Catering Injury?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will negotiate directly with your employer’s insurer to seek the compensation you desire. If this amount cannot be agreed upon, your compensation amount will be determined by the court after an in-depth evaluation of your accident. The court will examine the amount of negligence that was showed by the guilty party and at the amount of losses you sustained. The court will review these factors prior to making their final decision:
- Medical Bills
- Damaged Property
- Loss of Employment
- Lost Wages
- Reduction of Mental Capacity
- Loss of Physical Capacity
- Future Medical Bills
- Pain and Suffering
- Travel Expense
The Judicial College Guidelines
The Judicial College Guidelines are used to determine the minimum and maximum your injuries are worth. These guidelines help the court to stay consistent in the amounts of compensation it awards claimants.
What If I Am Not Sure Who Is Liable for My Catering Accident?
Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you to determine if your claim is valid. Our claim specialist can gather all the evidence required in order to lodge your catering accident claim and guide you to the best compensation strategies to follow. Each claim is assigned a personal claim advisor who will give you a straightforward assessment of your compensation potential.
How Long Do I Have to Lodge a Catering Accidents Claim?
You must lodge your claim in less than three years from the date of your accident. Scottish law provides this protection to you so that you are able to understand the extent of your injuries. Injuries such as whiplash can take weeks to set in and many people are unaware of the dangers of these late symptoms.
How Long Will It Take to Receive Compensation For Catering Accidents?
You can receive compensation in a few months if your claim is not disputed. This means that the other party accepts the fault for the accident and that your injuries and losses are also agreed with. In the case of severe injuries, insurers are more likely to challenge your claim as they have a financial responsibility to their shareholders to increase their bottom line.
What Should I do If I Am Contacted By My Employers Insurer?
You should be wary of their intentions whenever your employer’s insurer contacts you. Insurance companies make money by charging premiums and reducing claims paid out. The later means that any settlement offers presented to you will be skewed in their favour. You will be solely responsible for any unexpected medical cost that arises if you accept a settlement offer that is not adequate for your injuries.
Why Using a Claim Advisor Makes Sense
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help. Navigating the claims process is our specialty. Our expert team can keep you in “the know” and one step ahead of the insurance companies. We take the stress out of the claims process.
No Win No Fee
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd stands behind our clients with resolving. We will waive our fees if you are denied your compensation. Each claim is evaluated on an individual basis to determine the best compensation strategy to follow.
Start Your Claim
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