Many injured workers suffer both physical and financial pain, including lost earnings. To recover any loss, it may be necessary to claim against the employer or, in reality, their Insurers.

It is not enough simply to show you have been injured. You need to establish that this resulted from a “breach of duty”. This could arise because a work colleague was at fault, the system of work was dangerous, or simply because the employer failed to follow one of the many technical Regulations which provide for the safety of employees. Effectively, someone working properly who is injured probably has a claim.

The compensation is designed to put the injured person back in the same position as if the accident had not happened. There are two main elements. The first is “General Damages” which is primarily money to compensate for pain and suffering. The second element is the “Special Damages”, being any actual or anticipated financial loss

To pursue a claim, you should use a Solicitor. All practising solicitors are regulated and are insured. However, you should ask for your case to be handled by a solicitor who is on the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel. This guarantees that the solicitor is a recognised expert in dealing with claims.

If you would like further information contact Paul McGrath by phone on 01379 643555, via email paul.mcgrath@jsm.co.uk or visit our website www.jsm.co.uk.