We’ve all seen those advertisements telling you that ‘if you’ve had an accident at work, you might be entitled to compensation.’
But what counts as a claimable accident? If you find yourself in an accident, how can you be sure that your claim will win?
Accidents don’t just happen in the workplace. You can get injury anywhere. While you’re walking to work, when you’re shopping at the grocery store, or even when you’re petting somebody else’s dog in the park.
Filing a claim involves contacting an attorney. You will have to run through your incident in as much detail as possible. If the accident was due to somebody’s else’s negligence, you might be entitled to compensation.
It can be intimidating to make a claim when you’ve had an incident. If the claim is against your employer, you’re at risk of leaving bad blood between you and your manager. If it’s against another person, it can be a stressful experience reliving your trauma.
Here are three times that you might be able to make a claim and gain compensation for your injuries and/or losses.
- After a Slip and Fall Accident At Work
One of the most common times why people contact a lawyer and file a claim is when they’ve had a slip and fall incident at work.
You may have slipped because somebody else moved the ‘wet floor’ sign or left their wires trailing across the ground.
If the incident was somebody else’s fault, it might be working filing a claim. Your attorney may help you to gain compensation for the accident.
- When You’ve Been Bitten By Somebody Else’s Dog
Dogs are a man’s best friend but they can be unpredictable. Their bites can cause serious harm. Depending on the severity of the bite, they can cause scarring, nerve and muscle damage, or even bone damage.
When you have been bitten by somebody’s dog and it was due to the owner’s negligence, this is another situation where you might be entitled to compensation. In this case, you will be filing against the owner of the dog.
You can claim even if your physical injuries are not significant. Dog bites can cause emotional trauma that might have affected other parts of your life. For example, you might have had to take some time off work to recover after the bite.
- When You’ve Been Struck By Moving Equipment
There is a risk of being struck by any piece of moving equipment, whether you’re in the workplace or walking outside.
If this incident occurs because the machine has not been properly maintained or a worked has neglected to keep an eye on it, you may be in a position to file a claim.
Being struck by moving parts of a machine can cause physical and psychological damage. In severe cases where the object has struck your head, it can cause traumatic brain injuries.
It’s important that you seek immediate medical attention if you’ve been hit by a moving object. After this point, you should contact a lawyer to organize your claim.
