Had an accident at work? Here is what you need to do

Having an unforeseen accident at work is a very unfortunate incident and has been extremely common in big cities, like Leeds. However, this draws in many new steps that should be taken by the victim.

Needless to say, it is the responsibility of the employer to maintain the well-being of the employees and the labourers and create a very work-friendly environment. Yet, accidents occur due to the negligence of the employer as well as co-workers.

If you have been a victim of an accident that occurred from the negligence of the employer and have sustained injuries, you have the option of filing a lawsuit to claim compensation. But if you don’t know how to go about the entire procedure, here are the basic things you would need to do.

When do you need to report about an accident?

You are required to report about the accident at work to your manager or anyone in equivalent rank as soon as possible. If the accident demands immediate medical attention, get through the procedure and then inform about the entire incident to the concerned person formally. Following this, you also need to get in touch with an accident at work solicitor who will take care of the case on your behalf.

If you are seeking medical assistance at an A&E following the accident, it is recommended to ensure that the hospital authorities take down the details in the medical records. And on the same note, if you are visiting a GP for a medical statement or advice, make sure that all the details are included in the records.

Also, it is very important to collect as many pieces of evidence are possible after you have been in the accident. The most common pieces of evidence that you can collect are photos and videos. This can help you get away from false accusations from the employer.

Keep a track of the expenses

After you have successfully ensured that all the records are registered in the medical books of the hospital, it is on you to keep a track of the expenses you bear due to the accident. This will simplify the entire claim process and bring out a concrete figure of how much expenses you actually had to incur due to the accident, let aside the trauma and physical pain.