Work Accident due to Carelessness

Finding someone else to blame

Even if you get injured in a work accident due to your own carelessness, you can still make a claim for compensation. It is important to know what injuries you can claim for and what will reduce your compensation.

Firstly the employer must take all the steps they can to ensure your safety, so the employer simply saying that you were aware of the dangers and have been trained may not suffice.

How much the compensation is varies depending on the accident. In some cases you may be so careless that the accident was entirely your fault. This carelessness is known as 'contributory negligence' and will reduce your compensation. It is important to know that however careless you may be, you are likely to still be entitled to make a claim and be rewarded as the health and safety laws are designed protect you.

Although it is rare, it is very important to know that if you consent to the risk of injury your employer will not be responsible for paying out any compensation. Such is your protection from the UK law, there is still a chance you will be found as a matter of law to have truly consented to the risks at work. If you are alleged to have consented to the risks of your injuries by your employer, it is still recommended you make a claim as you are likely to rewarded compensation.