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Accident at work in Scotland
There are a lot of accidents during work in Scotland. If you suffer injuries at work call us. You have a right to get compensation if your injuries were cause by broken tools delivered by your superior.
To apply for compensation can also Poles working on farms in Scotland.
Farm workers and builders are group of workers who have more work accidents then any other group. During a year there are hundreds of accidents connected with farming and constructions. Most of them are fatal injuries or they caused disability. Most of these people have a right to get claim compensation.
At farms there are a lot of accidents with heavy equipment (combine harvester or tractor), chemicals (especially pesticides), warehouse.
In cooperate with scotish solicitors we offer our help to builder workers, who suffer injuries at work on construction field.
Builder workers have accidents at work more often then oter groups of workers. Every week there are few cases of fatal injuries because of bad conditions on building site. Thats way it is so important to observe health and safety regulations. It will help to prevent a lot of tragedy on building site.
Scotish employers are obligated by law to have Employer's Liability Insurance, which should cover them if an employee is injured.
Advice for injured at work in Scotland
- Report the injury as soon as possible to your employer in writing (using the proper forms, not just telling the employer about it).
- Try to record your accident in accident book. Your employer is obligated by Health and Safety Executive to record all accident at workplace.
- Report the injury to your doctor. All medical evidence are very important to prove your injuries.
- Gather evidence about the accident and injuries - make a pictures of accident place, collect witnesses details.
- Remember about limitation period! You have 3 years to claim any compensation. Better not to wait till last moment with claims.