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Slips, Trips & Falls in the Workplace Can Be Deadly, Make Sure You’re Doing Your Part

According to documents released by the HSE, slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of injury in the workplace, making up over half of all reported injuries in 2012/13.


United Kingdom – WEBWIRE –

Unfortunately accidents at work can and do happen, but if you have suffered injury due to a slip trip or fall and it wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to compensation.

According to documents released by the HSE, slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of injury in the workplace, making up over half of all reported injuries in 2012/13. Thankfully a quick slip or trip can be shrugged off, but sometimes the consequences can be deadly.

At Freeclaim, we deal with many accident at work claims every day and understand that a slip, trip or fall at work can seriously injure a worker and leave their families in financial strife should they be unable to work.

It is your employer’s responsibility to ensure your working environment is safe and any tools, machinery or safety equipment is up to standard and appropriate. However, it is also your responsibility to raise any issues regarding health and safety.

It’s vital that you do everything you can to ensure you are working safely, this is of course to avoid injury, but also to ensure you are covered should you wish to claim against your employer if an accident does happen.
The Health and Safety Executive found the following:

  • Last year slips trips and falls accounted for 25 employee fatalities, where falls from height were the most common at 31%.
  • There were 8,416 major injuries reported last year due to slips and trips
  • 15,184 injuries fell into the ‘Over seven Day injury’ category
  • The combined total of slips, trips and fall injuries equated to 28,874
  • 21 self-employed workers were killed last year
  • There were 568 reported slips, trips and falls to self-employed workers
  • All fatal fall injuries recorded were to males



Unfortunately accidents at work can and do happen, but if you have suffered injury due to a slip trip or fall and it wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to compensation.

If you have had to work with unsafe machinery, have not been given the proper training or have not been issued the correct safety gear to carry out your duties resulting in injury, you can claim against your employers insurance if they have failed to ensure your safety.

With over 25 years’ experience in slips, trips & falls accident claims, Freeclaim are the number one choice when you need expert legal advice and representation. We make sure you get the compensation you deserve and ensure any rehabilitation costs are covered as well as any on-going treatments or adaptations to your home.

An employer cannot dismiss you for making a claim and their insurance will cover any compensation necessary, not them personally. Enquiring costs you nothing, so call 0800 612 7340 or visit www.freeclaim.co.uk for more information on slips, trips and fall compensation claims.

http://www.freeclaim.co.uk/trips-slips-and-falls/

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