Welcome to Industrial Injuries
Claiming for Industrial AccidentsIndustrial injuries can be defined as effects which cause physical harm to you during work. The most affected areas are the limbs, spine, lungs, eyes, ears, etc.
It is the duty of the company you work with to provide safe premises and ergonomics so that you are not subject to physical discomfort after a certain period. Most of the companies are covered by insurance to settle such cases and hence, nothing can stop you from claiming compensation if you have been injured.
Let us now look at a few points which you need to know to know before contacting a lawyer:
- The accident should have occurred whilst you were working.
- The cause should be either the equipments or anything that is present within the premises.
- You are not eligible for a claim if you are self employed.
Apart from the accidents, there are also some diseases associated with specific industries and here is a list of some of them:
1. Deafness caused by working in industries - The main cause for this disease is the presence of high levels on noise at the place where you work. In such industries, it is your right to be given protection against such mishaps and if this is not in place, you have every reason to claim compensation.
2. Diseases which arise out of contact with asbestos - The constant inhalation of asbestos can result in the damage of lung tissue and in some cases, may even lead to cancer if not treated in the initial stages.
3. Chronic bronchitis - This causes mucous and subsequently continual cough. The causes may include air pollution, industry dust and smoke, etc. This can further lead to infection in the lungs which is very fatal.
4. Asthma - Breathlessness occurs when you inhale the chemicals and other fumes in specific industries. The difference between occupational and general asthma is that general asthma is usually worse in the early mornings. However, the one caused by your occupation has a reduced affect after you get up from your sleep in the morning.
5. Vibration white finger - This is a very common disease in people who work on vibrating power tools, for example, drills, power mowers, etc. The blood supply to fingers, toes, nose, ears, arms, etc is restricted thus making them numb. This is a disease which cannot be cured and can cost the job of the victim.
6. Repetitive strain injuries - Most of the jobs in the recent times require people to sit in front of computers for long hours. This causes such injuries resulting from the strain of constantly typing on the keyboard or clicking the mouse. There is pain in the wrist and in worst cases; this might even spread to your shoulder and back. The company you work with must provide you with ergonomic chairs, equipment, etc, to avoid such injuries.
7. Forklift injuries - There is an alarming number of people who have lost their lives in such accidents or have been permanently disabled. Forklifts are used to lift heavy loads and store them in a separate place and if this is not done properly, the load may be released from a height and fall on someone beneath it.
8. Ladder fall injuries - These are also very common in construction sites. Fall from a certain height can cause serious injury to the brain and spine and may even result in death. A short ladder, an unstable one, one that has not been opened completely, etc. can be some causes for such accidents.
9. Scaffolding accidents - Similar to the above, such incidents occur when workers sit or stand on temporary platforms to complete work at construction sites, at a certain height.
Industrial injuries and diseases can cause a profound effect on your health for a long time to come. Your safety should be of prime importance to your employer and all measures should be taken to prevent any mishaps from occurring. Some of these diseases take years to come out in the open and in some cases, the companies cease to exist by the time the law suit is fined. To get the best advice in such incidents, contact an experienced solicitor for the best outcomes.
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