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    Mr A from Rochdale claimed hand injury at work compensation and thanks to Oakwood Solicitors in London was awarded £1750.00 in compensation.

    0:00, 1/10/2014

    Home » News & Knowledge » Mr A from Rochdale claimed hand injury at work compensation and thanks to Oakwood Solicitors in London was awarded £1750.00 in compensation.

    Mr A 28 had his hand crushed at work. His hand got crushed against the side of a hopper that had a leg missing. Mr A suffered a crush injury to his hand and fingers.

    Mr A was awarded compensation because the accident was not his fault. If you have been involved in an accident and it wasn?t your fault you may be entitled to compensation; whether the accident was at work or in a public place.

    Employees can be seriously injured by way of faulty equipment which they have been given or by using defective equipment which then causes an accident. These accidents then have penalties from the employer needing to replace or re-train the member of staff who was injured to possibly paying out for rehabilitation and compensation for financial losses which the employee has suffered due to the accident.

    Employers may also have to undergo an investigation and face the closure of their firm if serious negligence has resulted in a near-fatal accident on their premises. These are extreme consequences which employers rarely consider but checking equipment can prevent a great deal of heartache further down the line.

    If you think you may be entitled to hand injury at work compensation you should seek legal advice immediately from Oakwood Solicitors in London.

    Employees can be seriously injured by way of faulty equipment which they have been given or by using defective equipment which then causes an accident. These accidents then have penalties from the employer needing to replace or re-train the member of staff who was injured to possibly paying out for rehabilitation and compensation for financial losses which the employee has suffered due to the accident.

    Employers may also have to undergo an investigation and face the closure of their firm if serious negligence has resulted in a near-fatal accident on their premises. These are extreme consequences which employers rarely consider but checking equipment can prevent a great deal of heartache further down the line.

    Oakwood has a dedicated team of accident at work lawyers with extensive knowledge and experience of claiming compensation for accidents at work.

    If you think your employer has failed to keep you safe while you are at work and this has resulted in an accident speak to a professional in this field today.

    All employers? duty of care to their employees means they have to provide competent staff a safe working environment the correct equipment and a safe system of work.

    Section 16 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 permits Approved Codes of Practice which explains different practises acceptable for different working environments. The Approved Codes of Practice can be used as an indication for the courts as to whether the actions of the employer were safe.

    Do you think you have a claim for hand injury at work compensation; if so call Oakwood in London today on 0844 499 9302.

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