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An office accident claim can be the best way to secure financial assistance if you have suffered work-related injuries. Accidents in the workplace can vary greatly in their severity. Every business has its own unique set of risks and offices are no different. Below are the most common work related injuries office workers face:

Slips, Trips, and Falls
By far the most common type of injury sustained in Scotland is the result of slips and falls. Your employer is required by law to keep their office safe and walkways clean. Any failure to adhere to these regulations denotes negligence on the part of your employer. Cluttered walkways can make for a dangerous office space and the majority of severe slips lead to broken bones. Boxes, files, and other objects must be cleared and not left lying on the ground. Carpets and flooring need to be even and clear of slippery liquids caused by spillage. All of these responsibilities must be met in order for your employer to operate their business up to the current health and safety guidelines set out by the HSE.

Electrical Shock
Office work requires you to work closely with computers and other electronic devices. In some instances these device can malfunction and cause injury to an individual. It is your employers responsibility to ensure that all electrical devices are up to code and do not present a hazardous risk. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been electrically shocked due to the negligence of your employer.

Accidents at Office Workstations
Workstation accidents occur over long periods of time. For example, a back injury can result from a chair that does not provide adequate spinal support. Another example of an accident at a workstation is; wrist related injuries that are the result of typing without the proper wrist support, such as tendonitis. Office work can be extremely repetitive and it is exactly these repetitive motions that can eventually lead to the formation of serious medical conditions.

What Are the Legal Responsibilities of My Employer?
Your employer must ensure the safety of your office space at all times. This includes, avoiding unnecessary exposure to hazardous situations and properly training all staff in the correct safety precautions to follow in the event of any dangerous scenarios becoming evident. According to the guidelines set out by the Health and Safety Executive or HSE, employers must:

  • Conduct Proper Risk Assessments Regularly
  • Eliminate Unnecessary Risk When Ever Encountered
  • Provide the Proper Safety Equipment Needed to Reduce Risk of Injury
  • Train All Staff on the Safety Procedures to Follow During an Accident

Can I Get Fired For Lodging A Work Related Injury Claim Against My Employer?
You should never be worried about lodging a claim against any individual, including your employer. You have a right to receive compensation for your injuries whenever you have been hurt as a result of another party’s negligence. This includes office accidents. This means you cannot be fired for lodging your claim.

Your employer is going to want you to have access to the best medical facilities possible so that you can heal quickly. This is why your employer has been paying insurance premiums for years, to protect themselves in this exact scenario. If you choose not to lodge your claim, you and your employer both lose and the only real winner is the greedy insurance companies. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd understands the subtle nuances of lodging a claim against your employer and we have helped hundreds of individuals achieve their goal to receive compensation for their office related injuries.

How Long Do I Have to Lodge My Work Related Injuries Claim?
You have three years from the date of your injury to lodge your claim. If you wait past this time frame you will no longer be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. The smart move is to lodge your claim as soon as possible. Claim solutions Scotland Ltd can gather the evidence you need to lodge your claim.

How Long will it Take to Receive Compensation for Accidents in the Workplace?
In the best-case scenario, you can start to receive compensation in as little as three months. The court will need more time to examine the exact details of your incident if your injuries or who is to blame for the accident, is contested.

What Types of Work Related Injuries Can I Claim?
There are two types of damages you are able to claim. The first type is called special damages. This is anything that is considered a financial loss. This can include items such as property damage, medical bills, recover costs, and lost employment. The second type of loss you can claim is general damages. These are losses of the non-economic type. These losses are much more difficult to calculate because they do not come with receipts and other documentation such as found with special damages. This can include items such as mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of mobility, and loss of quality of life.

  • Fracture Injury
  • Soft Tissue Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Multiple Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Electrocution
  • Burns

How is the Amount of My Compensation Calculated?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will negotiate with your employer’s insurer to get you the compensation you are seeking. If a compensation amount cannot be agreed upon, the Scottish Court will examine the exact circumstances surrounding your accident in the workplace and the total amount of losses incurred. This will allow them to calculate the total amount of compensation you are eligible to receive. The court will reference the Judicial College Guidelines to ensure you are awarded compensation in line with other, similar claims previously awarded in the past. The court may also find that you are partially responsible for your accident. When this occurs, your compensation will be deducted the percentage of the amount of fault that is yours.

How Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Help You
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will assign you a claim specialist who will review your claim and give you a straightforward assessment of your compensation potential. Our expert team will gather all the evidence you need to lodge your claim efficiently and professionally.

Contact Us
Contact us to start your claim today.

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Office Accident Claims

An office accident claim can be the best way to secure financial assistance if you have suffered work-related injuries. Accidents in the workplace can vary greatly in their severity. Every business has its own unique set of risks and offices are no different. Below are the most common work related injuries office workers face:

Slips, Trips, and Falls
By far the most common type of injury sustained in Scotland is the result of slips and falls. Your employer is required by law to keep their office safe and walkways clean. Any failure to adhere to these regulations denotes negligence on the part of your employer. Cluttered walkways can make for a dangerous office space and the majority of severe slips lead to broken bones. Boxes, files, and other objects must be cleared and not left lying on the ground. Carpets and flooring need to be even and clear of slippery liquids caused by spillage. All of these responsibilities must be met in order for your employer to operate their business up to the current health and safety guidelines set out by the HSE.

Electrical Shock
Office work requires you to work closely with computers and other electronic devices. In some instances these device can malfunction and cause injury to an individual. It is your employers responsibility to ensure that all electrical devices are up to code and do not present a hazardous risk. You are eligible to receive compensation if you have been electrically shocked due to the negligence of your employer.

Accidents at Office Workstations
Workstation accidents occur over long periods of time. For example, a back injury can result from a chair that does not provide adequate spinal support. Another example of an accident at a workstation is; wrist related injuries that are the result of typing without the proper wrist support, such as tendonitis. Office work can be extremely repetitive and it is exactly these repetitive motions that can eventually lead to the formation of serious medical conditions.

What Are the Legal Responsibilities of My Employer?
Your employer must ensure the safety of your office space at all times. This includes, avoiding unnecessary exposure to hazardous situations and properly training all staff in the correct safety precautions to follow in the event of any dangerous scenarios becoming evident. According to the guidelines set out by the Health and Safety Executive or HSE, employers must:

  • Conduct Proper Risk Assessments Regularly
  • Eliminate Unnecessary Risk When Ever Encountered
  • Provide the Proper Safety Equipment Needed to Reduce Risk of Injury
  • Train All Staff on the Safety Procedures to Follow During an Accident

Can I Get Fired For Lodging A Work Related Injury Claim Against My Employer?
You should never be worried about lodging a claim against any individual, including your employer. You have a right to receive compensation for your injuries whenever you have been hurt as a result of another party’s negligence. This includes office accidents. This means you cannot be fired for lodging your claim.

Your employer is going to want you to have access to the best medical facilities possible so that you can heal quickly. This is why your employer has been paying insurance premiums for years, to protect themselves in this exact scenario. If you choose not to lodge your claim, you and your employer both lose and the only real winner is the greedy insurance companies. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd understands the subtle nuances of lodging a claim against your employer and we have helped hundreds of individuals achieve their goal to receive compensation for their office related injuries.

How Long Do I Have to Lodge My Work Related Injuries Claim?
You have three years from the date of your injury to lodge your claim. If you wait past this time frame you will no longer be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. The smart move is to lodge your claim as soon as possible. Claim solutions Scotland Ltd can gather the evidence you need to lodge your claim.

How Long will it Take to Receive Compensation for Accidents in the Workplace?
In the best-case scenario, you can start to receive compensation in as little as three months. The court will need more time to examine the exact details of your incident if your injuries or who is to blame for the accident, is contested.

What Types of Work Related Injuries Can I Claim?
There are two types of damages you are able to claim. The first type is called special damages. This is anything that is considered a financial loss. This can include items such as property damage, medical bills, recover costs, and lost employment. The second type of loss you can claim is general damages. These are losses of the non-economic type. These losses are much more difficult to calculate because they do not come with receipts and other documentation such as found with special damages. This can include items such as mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of mobility, and loss of quality of life.

  • Fracture Injury
  • Soft Tissue Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Multiple Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Electrocution
  • Burns

How is the Amount of My Compensation Calculated?
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will negotiate with your employer’s insurer to get you the compensation you are seeking. If a compensation amount cannot be agreed upon, the Scottish Court will examine the exact circumstances surrounding your accident in the workplace and the total amount of losses incurred. This will allow them to calculate the total amount of compensation you are eligible to receive. The court will reference the Judicial College Guidelines to ensure you are awarded compensation in line with other, similar claims previously awarded in the past. The court may also find that you are partially responsible for your accident. When this occurs, your compensation will be deducted the percentage of the amount of fault that is yours.

How Claims Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Help You
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will assign you a claim specialist who will review your claim and give you a straightforward assessment of your compensation potential. Our expert team will gather all the evidence you need to lodge your claim efficiently and professionally.

Contact Us
Contact us to start your claim today.

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