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Industrial Accidents, Injuries & Diseases The inherent high risks involved in working environments such as construction sites and industrial plants do not lessen the liability of employers should accidents occur. Indeed, the Health and Safety regulations imposed on such locations are far higher than that of any regular workplace and therefore the level of care and attention should be reflective of this. As with most work related accident claims, injuries normally result from negligence and bad working practices of other employees rather than any direct interference from the employer themselves. This does not negate the employer's duty to provide compensation for those injuries through their insurance plans. Whether an industrial accident compensation claim can be pursued is not always clear and it is normally best to have a good discussion with an industry injury specialist solicitor about your particular claim and the claiming process as a whole. Industrial disease compensation claims are far less common as the effects tend to occur long after the individual has finished working in a hazardous environment. Medical knowledge is far more advanced now that it was twenty years ago but only now are many diseases from that era being associated with certain types of materials, gases and machinery. This of course means that by the time a hazard has been recognised, it may be too late. Generally, the government will install a dedicated organisation to manage disease compensation out of the public purse (such as with the coal miners) to cover such eventualities. The most claimed for industry diseases are Chronic Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneumoconiosis (including silicosis and asbestosis) and Mesothelioma. Many industrial and construction injuries are already common and unavoidable such as Vibration White Finger, Industrial Deafness, Tenosynovitis and Tendonitis. In these instances proving the injuries exist and the cause is far easier than most due to the extensive documented evidence on the subject. In the case of industrial claims the success is more dependant on the legal assistance and medical experts that you have working on your case for, as with medical negligence claiming, an experienced industrial accident solicitor is of the utmost importance. Disclaimer: Although this site is updated from time to time the information provided may not reflect the current laws, procedures and/or facilities available to you. To ensure that you get the most up to date information make sure you consult an actual solicitor or other qualified legal advisor before pursuing any action. The articles on this site are for informational purposes only and are not intended to advise any particular action or inaction. Please read our terms of use for more information. |
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