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Work Injury Claims UK law dictates that all employers have a 'duty of care' towards employees, meaning they must do everthing 'reasonably practicable' to make sure the working environment is safe and healthy. This can mean a variety of things including carrying out regular health and safety checks, and ensuring employees are given comprehensive training where neccessary. According to the government’s Health and Safety Executive your employer has a duty to do the following: • Protect the welfare, safety and health of employees and all people affected by their business • Assess risks to the welfare of employees under health and safety law and carry out regular risk assessments addressing all aspects of the workplace • Inform employees of any risks in the workplace and instruct on how to deal with these risks • Consult employees on any issues affecting health and safety whether through a safety representative or in person. If you've been injured as a result of this duty of care being breached, a work injury claim can help you secure the injury at work compensation you deserve. You can claim compensation for a number of different work injuries, ranging from repetitive strain injuries to industrial accidents. Will I lose my job? In short, no. It's illegal for an employer to dismiss you as a result of makind a work injury claim. This would amount to unfair dismissal, and would leave them open to further legal action. What's more, any compensation awarded will be paid by the employer's insurance company and not the employer personally. Making a work injury claim If you're unsure about whether you are eligible to claim compensation, give one of National Accident Helpline's legally trained advisors a call or simply fill in an online claim form. What's more, if you make a claim with the National Accident Helpline, your claim will be taken on a ‘no win no fee’ basis which means that, win or lose, you will not have any fees to pay. To read genuine accounts of those who've claimed compensation wit hthe help of National Accident Helpline, visit the Testimonials page. 
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