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« on: July 14, 2009, 06:13:22 AM »

Accidents at workplace can result due to improper safety measures. Inadequate training to handle machinery and equipments also causes workplace accidents. The impact of the injury suffered at the workplace can be minor as well as serious. The amount of compensation that you can receive depends upon the severity of the accident and the cause of injury. The consequences of accident at work place are manifold.

The nature of the accidents also depends on the nature of the job. There are various causes of accidents at the work place. The most common causes of injuries at workplace are handling of heavy machineries, lifting weights, exposure to dangerous chemicals, slipping and falling at construction sites etc. Workers may suffer injuries by lifting or handling machinery. Most of the workers experience back pain due to such injuries. Back injuries are quite common at the workplace. These injuries can be avoided by replacing man handling by machinery. Some of the back injuries also cause permanent disability.

In extreme cases, the workers suffering injuries also suffer permanent disability. This also results in loss of earnings. It throws financial life out of gear. You need not suffer due to the fault of someone. You can get suitable compensation for the losses suffered. Loss of pay can affect the victim’s family adversely. Besides this, the emotional trauma that a person may undergo is immense. If a worker is exposed to dangerous chemicals, he or she can suffer from serious health problems. It can also lead to respiratory and other chronic diseases. The employers are bound by law to provide adequate safety measures to all the employees. You can make accident at work compensation claim if you have suffered an injury at the workplace.

To make a successful claim, you must be able to prove that the injury has resulted due the fault of the other person. Experienced solicitors can help you get compensation within no time. Workplace injures can prove fatal too. It is the duty of employers to ensure employees are protected against any kind of injuries. They can also help you arrive at an estimated amount of compensation you can receive. You can also get advice on making a claim by looking online. There are many claims specialists who can help you get compensation. If you have suffered an accident at work, you can get compensation for the same

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