Tatjana Tanajeva, originally from Latvia, worked as a maid for the Travelodge Hotel chain. On February 16th 2018, as she stepped out of the hotel lobby elevator, slipped on the freshly cleaned floor. While falling, Tatjana instinctively stretched her arm forward and as a resu...
Accidents at work
Accidents at work are far from rare. Unfortunately, thousands of people are injured every year at work as a result of faulty equipment, colleagues negligence, insufficient training and often the lack of basic safety measures.
According to The International Labour Organization figures, 340 million industrial accidents are registered annually in the world.
The most common work-related injuries include:
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Fractures and sprains
- Cuts
- Burns
- Electric shocks
The statistics hardly reflect the real situation since a large number of incidents, for one reason or another, are simply hushed up, both by the employer and by the victims themselves.
There are perhaps two main reasons for this. The employer is trying to ensure that statistics of the injuries do not affect their organization, while for the employee it is the fear of losing their job.
Many of us ignore the severity of work-related injuries and carry on working even after the accident, exercising self-treatment and taking pain relief medication. While escalating this problem would help eliminate workflow issues, prevent the possibility of recurring incidents and obviously would be beneficial to the victim itself.
Unfortunately, the awareness of health deterioration comes much later. We realize that poor health is still present, especially when we age and the state of our health becomes very important to us. We notice that the pains became chronic and taking pain killers became a habit.
No less of a problem are occupational diseases. Harmful production factors such as noise, vibration, temperatures condition, physical and emotional stress irreversibly affect health and only become noticeable after months or even years.
If you, your loved ones or friends have been injured at work or are diagnosed with an occupational disease - you can receive compensation.
Call us right now on - 020 8123 0911. We will provide you with a free consultation and answer all your questions.
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by “it happens” are a fast, reliable and efficient way to get up-to-date information, especially when time is the decisive factor.
For the convenience of our customers,
“it happens” provides free consultations over the phone, online and at our office.
The free consultations, provided
by “it happens” are a fast, reliable and efficient way to get up-to-date information, especially when time is the decisive factor.
FAQ
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If you find yourself in such a situation, be sure to take photos or videos of the scene, write down the contacts of eyewitnesses and be sure to call the Police. Contact “it happens” as soon as possible. Our staff will advise you in detail and recommend any further steps. If you or your passengers are injured in the accident, do not worry, even under such circumstances you have the opportunity to apply for compensation.
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We cannot exclude such a possibility; it all depends on the circumstances of your case. In most cases, though, claims are resolved in a simplified, pre-trial manner, without the need for your presence.
Did you know that?
The registration numbers on a cab and on the trailer of a truck may be different. If you have an accident with a truck wagon, be sure to take photos of all the registration numbers, both on the cab and on the trailer.