Injuries are an unpleasant and unavoidable part of life. However when they happen at the workplace, the employer can be held liable for them. The responsibility lies on the employer to provide you with a safe and secure working environment which minimizes the risk of injury. In the case of an accident or injury at the workplace, it can be possible for you to seek financial compensation for the injury and any losses caused to you. To be eligible for such compensation, the accident and subsequent injury must not be caused because of your own doing, and there must be sufficient evidence to confirm this. There must also be sufficient evidence to confirm that the accident actually caused your injuries, such as medical records. Providing this is the case, you can find some consolation in the fact that you can file for a compensation claim to cover the losses you incurred as a result of a workplace injury.
Different types of Workplace Injuries?