[INFOGRAPHIC] Accidents at Work Statistics

Accidents at work 0800 612 7703 Mercury Legal 591.000 workers suffered an accident at work in 2011/12 Slip's &trips are the most common workplace hazard 10,000+ suffered seriOus injury because of a slip or trip in the workplace (HSE) 'Falls + slips and trips combined made up over half of all major injuries 50% 95 of major slips and trips result in broken bones Slips and trips can happen as a result of INADEQUATE FLOORING ENVIRONMENT FOOTWEAR OR PEOPLE NOT FOLLOWING HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES Slips and trips injuries account for 35% of all major injuries reported in the food and drink industries In 2011/12 there were more than 30,500 handling injuries to employees 1111111111 3/10 accidents in the workplace reported to the HSE were handling injuries Worried that making a claim may cost you your job? Employment legislation means employers can't penalise you for making a claim. All discussions are confidential. Don't want to leave your employer struggling financially with legal costs? You won't - all employers have insurance policies by law. The insurer will pay all legal costs. Concerned that no-one saw your accident so you won't be able to prove your case? Accidents at work are judged on a balance of probabilities. As long as we cAn show that in all probability the accident happened as you stated, we will win the case. Limitation Act If you have an accident at work case, your claim must be brought within 3 years of the accident taking place under the Limitation Act If you fracture your forearm as a result of a slip or trip, £13,701 you can claim up to with Mercury Legal Sources www.hse.gov.uk www.ukslipresistance.org.uk www.rospa.com www.tuc.org.uk If you've had an accident at work, visit www.accidentat-work.com 0800 612 7703 Mercury Legal