Make a Work Accident Claim Without Losing a Job

When a work accident takes place, it is often the innocent workers who sustain injuries and suffer losses. Following a work related accident the first thing that comes to mind is making recovery and getting back to work. Making a work accident claim may not seem like a good idea for a number of reasons. But, the main reason is losing your job.

Most people fear that they may end up losing their job if they sue their employer. But is this true? Isn't it possible to make a work accident claim without fear of losing my job?

Your Employers Owes A Duty Of Care

If you are worried about losing your job, then you must know that in the UK, there are strict laws in place to protect your rights as a worker. Every employer owes a duty of care to their workers. But, what is this duty?

Your employer has a duty to ensure your safety whilst you are at work. In practical terms, it means that your employer is required to take all the reasonable steps necessary to protect you from harm.

Your employer must provide adequate training on how you should be carrying out your job without any risk of sustaining injury. In addition, risk assessments must be carried out to ensure that work equipment is safe and procedures are in place to prevent work related accidents.

If your employer fails in his duty of care, it can be deemed as negligence. This means that you could be entitled to claim compensation if you have been a victim of an accident at the workplace.

But the big question still remains and that is "can a work related accident claim be made without fear of losing my job"?

The answer is that you can. If a duty of care has been breached and if it has caused an injury, you could be entitled to claim compensation even if it is from your employer.

Legally, your employer does not have any right to dismiss you if you have chosen to make a work accident claim. If they try to do so, it may result in unfair dismissal and you may have grounds to make unfair dismissal claims.