You can still make a claim if you are fully recovered but will still need to be examined by an independent medical expert.
It is always best to speak to us at the earliest possible opportunity so that we can gather a comprehensive overview of how your injuries have impacted your day-to-day routine.
Provided we can track the Employers’ Liability insurer then we should still be able to progress a claim on your behalf. Clearly the earlier that you get in contact with us in this scenario the better! If the Company was taken over by another Company and is trading under a new name then normally the new Company will inherit the liabilities of the old Company and a claim can still be progressed.
The simple answer is no, not unless you tell them or the case ends up in Court and a written decision is prepared. Well over 90% of claims of this nature resolve before they get anywhere near a Court.
No, there is no central claims register in this jurisdiction so you will not be at a disadvantage in the work place if you do decide to leave the Company at some stage in the future.
Yes but your employer can be held liable for the negligent actions of one of its employees that lead to another employee being injured. This is known as vicarious liability. Your accident may have been caused by your employer failing to provide adequate training to your colleague and on that basis your employer should be held liable for your injuries and you should be compensated accordingly.
Yes, nowadays you will find that your employer’s insurance company will review your social media activity. Social media investigations are now commonplace and can seriously damage, and some cases destroy, a personal injury claim.
The same health and safety at work regulations cover all employees, therefore any can make a claim. This is regardless of whether they are full-time or part-time, on a short-term contract or even working via a third party agency on temporary terms. Employers must ensure that all staff are adequately trained to work safely and provided with the right equipment. They should also have knowledge of company procedures, how to access support and how to report any incidents and where to seek first aid assistance.
In a straightforward case, where liability is accepted by the Defendant and you recover from your injuries quickly, resolving your claim may only take a matter of months. In other cases, delays are caused by the need to fully explore a client’s injuries, evidence not being available immediately, witness availability or the ability of the Court to hear the case. Boyd Rice Solicitors have a long-standing reputation for progressing cases quickly and our average case takes 6-9 months to bring to conclusion.
Yes, it is very common for individuals who have sustained a physical injury from an accident to then develop psychiatric injury such as an adjustment disorder or depression. In order to determine the extent of your psychological injury we will arrange for you to be examined by a Consultant Psychiatrist.
We obtain and collate all the evidence required for the claim. Bringing a claim can be a complicated and stressful process especially when the claim is being progressed against your employer. We support our clients by dealing with any stress that may arise during the claim meaning our clients can focus on their recovery.
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6 Mill Street, Newtownards
Northern Ireland. BT23 4LU
Adelaide House, Hawthorne Business Centre
Falcon Road, Belfast BT12 6SJ (By Appointment)
Contact Us:
Tel: Newtownards 02891 817715
Tel: Belfast 02890 387060
Fax: 02891 812374
Email: [email protected]
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Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm (By Appointment)
