Compensation after work in sandwich "factory"

#1 2009-11-19 16:36:48
Lenin

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Compensation after work in sandwich "factory"

hello everyone, it is really great to find such a site where i can ask someone about my claim! I tried to get answer on free forums (owned by companies) but the only thing which the wrote to me is "Contact ouf office, we will help you". But I wonder to start claiming my compensation by myself without any solicitors help! What I think they don't really helps only take money!

Well... few words about my accident.
It happened 11 months ago. During work in food factory (they done mostly sandwiches) I packed sandwiches and suddenly machine pull on my hand and press it with plastic:/ This hand was burned and few bones broken. After this my supervisor took me to medical point in factory. After one hour i do to hospital. I know I have a right to claim (no gloves was given, no vocational training, machine has no safety turn-off button). I spoke about this with my employer and request to pay me £10,000. He refuse, so I lave this job and send them letter of claim. Now I wonder to go to the court (they didn't respond since few months). What do you think about going to court and charge them? As I know they have insurer.

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#2 2010-06-11 13:16:17
threepounds

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Hi Lenin,
The best way to go about this is to hire a solicitor that specialises in personal injury claims, without one you are unlikely to receive compensation for your injury.  My sister was in a similar situation, she was injured at work and she was rewarded compensation. McKeowns Solicitors help her through every step of the process and in the end she received the compensation she was entitled to.

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#3 2010-06-11 15:45:38
SWAA

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Hi Lenin

Sounds like a very painful injury.

You're right in that they should be insured against such accidents happening to employees; however, if you have attempted to make the claim and they have not responded then you should really think about engaging with some specialists.  I understand that you would be worried about losing money on fees but in England and Wales you can pursue an injury compensation claim without any financial risk to yourself.

Once the facts have been established that the employer was at fault (and it sounds like they were) and that the injuries were substantive (and it sounds like they were) and that it happened within the last 3 years (and it did) then a solicitor would look to run this on a 'No Win, No Fee' basis - which means that you keep all the compensation awarded and your solicitor's fees would be paid by the other side.

Whilst there is nothing to stop you acting for yourself (being what is called a litigant in person) the legal process is full of obstacles and if you fall foul of the process you could danger some of your compensation - for instance knowing when to accept or reject an offer can have a bearing on the final figure awarded.



Hope this helps!

Steve

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