Accidents at work - No win no fee  injury compensation guide

04.07.2008 - UPDATE

* Provisional figures of work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) this week reveal that 228 workers lost their lives as a result of accidents/incidents at work in 2007/08.

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Many thousands of people are injured in accidents each year whilst in the workplace. There are thousands more suffering because of exposure to hazardous substances, noise or materials who may be able to pursue industrial disease claims.

Whether you work on a building site or in an office, it is possible to suffer a personal injury.   Many injuries are avoidable provided an employer takes appropriate measures to reduce the risk of injury. If you find yourself in a situation where you have been injured at work - you may be entitled to claim compensation from your employers liability insurance.

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 Please read our information pages covering a number of key questions:

	Health & Safety at work - This page discussed general information about your rights, Health and Safety at work and the role of the HSE. There are some useful tips and comments about what you can expect from your employer in terms of accident prevention and the standard of care expected of them....more about safety at work
	What you should do if you have been injured at work - Read what steps you should take to protect your interests when you have been injured in an accident at work....more about injuries sustained at work
	Sick pay and other issues - Find out what rights you have to occupational sick pay or Statutory Sick Pay when you are absent through a work related injury and whether or not you can be sacked if you make a claim....more about sick pay entitlement when injured at work
	Categories of incidents that can occur in the workplace - Here we reveal more about the different types of accident occurring at work. You may find your own situation or circumstances covered within this section. The information and case studies provided may assist you in making key decisions about your own case:
	Accident Types: Accidents involving machinery involving equipment Unsafe premises Injuries involving ladders/scaffolding Inadequate training Building site or construction injuries Back injury suffered at work Asbestosis compensation Claims for mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos Claims for industrial hearing loss Vibration white finger claims Other work related issues   Equal pay compensation - Age discrimination at work - NHS equal pay claims - Asbestos safety regulations  - Asthma compensation claims