HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT CLAIMS

If you injure yourself while working because of your employer’s negligence, then it is likely that you have a valid personal injury claim. Healthcare assistant injuries are very varied and no injury is the same. Below are some of the more common injuries and accidents that can happen:

• If your employer has not provided manual handling training and you have suffered a back injury through lifting.
• If you have slipped or tripped in a car park.
• Burn and scalding injuries can happen if you are preparing food and drink for patients.
• Physical assaults can also happen in a hospital, other care, or nursing home workplace.

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT ACCIDENTS AT WORK

If you can prove that your employer did not comply with the necessary health and safety procedures and that this contributed to your injury, you could be eligible to claim. However, it’s important to remember that all claims must be started within three years of your accident occurring. There are many things that your employer should do to protect you from having an accident at work. These include:

• Providing Personal Protective Clothing (PPE)
• Administering risk assessments on a regular basis
• Providing appropriate training
• Making sure that the equipment used by employees is maintained properly.

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT COMPENSATION CLAIMS

Even if your workplace injury doesn’t seem that serious at the time, it could still result in lost earnings, medical expenses and other costs. Compensation can provide you with the money you need to cover these expenses and help you concentrate firmly on your recovery. It can also highlight the health and safety issues in your workplace and prevent others from having a similar experience. By their very nature, accidents are unpredictable. However, many are entirely preventable and occur as a result of negligence when it comes to workplace health and safety. If you have been injured at work in an incident that came about due to your employer neglecting their duty of care, you may be entitled to compensation.