In this guide, we’ll be exploring how to claim electric shock at work compensation. First, we’ll discuss when you could be eligible to make an accident at work claim, and the laws and legislations that are in place to keep you safe while working.
Then, we’ll discuss the evidence that you could collect to prove your compensation claim. Proving an electric shock injury claim can seem daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone; a personal injury solicitor can help you.
We’ll also discuss compensation in accident at work claims, including the different kinds of compensation you could receive and how each type is calculated.
Following this, our guide will touch on how an expert personal injury solicitor from our panel could help you make a claim on a No Win No Fee basis.
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Our team of advisors are on hand if you’d like to learn more about making an electric shock compensation claim. You can read on for more information, or get in touch today by:
- Call on 020 8050 2736 to find out if you can claim electric shock compensation.
- Contact us online to discuss your electric shock accident.
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- When Can You Claim For Electric Shock At Work Compensation?
- How Could You Suffer An Electric Shock?
- How To Prove An Electric Shock At Work Compensation Claim
- What Electric Shock At Work Compensation Could You Receive?
- How Can A No Win No Fee Solicitor Help You Claim For An Electric Shock Injury?
- Read More About Claiming After An Accident At Work
When Can You Claim For Electric Shock At Work Compensation?
The first step in making an electric shock compensation claim is proving that negligence occurred. In personal injury law, negligence occurs when:
- You are owed a duty of care
- This duty is breached
- You are injured because of this
What Is A Duty Of Care?
All employers owe a duty of care to their employees. This is outlined under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HAWSAWA), which states that employers should take all reasonably practicable steps to make sure that their employees are safe while working.
If a duty of care breach results in a workplace injury, then you might be able to make a claim.
Contact our team of advisors today to learn more about electric shock at work compensation claims, or read on to learn more about the steps your employer is expected to take to keep you safe.
How Could You Suffer An Electric Shock?
The exact things your employer is expected to do can vary depending on your workplace. However, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) does provide guidance on working with or around electricity. Electric shocks can be very serious, and cause many different serious injuries.
Some examples of how electric shocks could occur due to a breach in your employer’s duty of care include:
- Your employer fails to provide you with the necessary PPE before asking you to use electric equipment; an arch blast occurs, causing you to suffer a severe electric shock, which results in permanent scars.
- Your employer asks you to use a piece of electrical equipment, such as a power drill, that they know is faulty. This causes you to suffer an electric shock after plugging it in, causing you to fall and suffer a head injury.
- You are asked to work around high-voltage electrical wiring without proper training. This causes you to suffer an electric shock that results in permanent nerve damage.
To learn more about making a claim, get in touch with our helpful advisors.
How To Prove An Electric Shock At Work Compensation Claim
A crucial step when making an injury at work claim is collecting evidence.
When you make an electric shock compensation claim, you need to be able to prove that your employer failed to live up to their duty of care, and that you were injured as a result.
Some examples of evidence that you could collect after an accident at work include:
- CCTV footage: Some workplaces are outfitted with a CCTV system. If your accident was caught on camera, you may be able to request the footage to be used as evidence in your claim.
- Medical records: Your medical records can help show how severe your injuries are and what kind of medical treatment you need to recover.
- Photographs: Taking photographs of visible injuries can help make sure that their severity is documented.
- Witness statements: You can’t take these statements down yourself. However, if you take the contact details of potential witnesses, then a professional can take their statements later.
If you choose to make your claim with the help of a solicitor, they can help you gather this evidence.
If you suffered an electric shock, get in touch with a member of our team to find out if a solicitor from our panel could help you make a claim for electric shock at work compensation. Or, read on to learn more about compensation in electric shock claims.
What Is The Time Limit When Claiming For An Electric Shock Injury?
You might be wondering how long you have to make a personal injury claim after suffering an electric shock. Generally, you have three years from the date you were injured to start a claim, as stated in the Limitation Act 1980.
However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Contact our advisors today to learn more about these exceptions, or read on to learn more about claiming compensation for electric shocks.
What Electric Shock At Work Compensation Could You Receive?
All successful electric shock claims are awarded general damages. This is the first of two kinds of compensation you can receive for a personal injury claim. It covers the physical and psychological injuries you sustained, the pain and suffering they caused, and any loss of amenity.
When this head of claim is valued, reference can be made to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This document provides guideline compensation amounts for a number of different illnesses and injuries.
You can see some examples of JCG brackets that could be relevant to electrical shock injuries below. Please note that the first entry in this table is not from the JCG.
Compensation Claim Guidelines
| Injury Type | Compensation Bracket | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Very Severe Injuries And Special Damages | Up to £1,000,000+ | A combination of multiple serious injuries and compensation for financial losses, such as the cost of lost earnings or travel. |
| Very Severe Brain Damage (a) | £282,010 to £403,990 | While there is some ability to perform basic commands, there is little to no meaningful response to the surrounding evironment. |
| Moderate Brain Damage (c) (ii) | £90,720 to £150,110 | There is a moderate to modest intellectual deficit and a risk of epilepsy. |
| Total Blindness (b) | In the region of £268,720 | Total loss of sight in both eyes. |
| Epilepsy (a) | £102,000 to £150,110 | Established grand mal epilepsy. |
| Epilepsy (b) | £54,830 to £131,370 | Petit mal epilepsy, with the payout judged on how effective medication is and the prognosis. |
| Moderately Severe PTSD (b) | £23,150 to £59,86 | With professional help, there's a chance of recovery. However, the effects of the PTSD will still cause significant disability. |
| Moderate Psychiatric Damage (c) | £5,860 to £19,070 | Symptoms show a marked improvement by the time of trial and there is a good prognosis. |
| Chest Injuries (c) | £31,310 to £54,830 | Some disability caused by damage to the lungs and chest. |
| Scarring To Other Parts Of The Body | £2,370 to £7,830 | Several superficial scars or one single but noticeable scar to the arms, legs, or hands. |
Special Damages
You may also be due special damages. This kind of compensation covers the financial losses you experience as a result of the electric shock injuries.
For example, if you suffered brain damage as a result of the shock, then you may not be able to work anymore. In this case, special damages could cover your lost earnings.
Special damages can also help cover the cost of:
- Travel
- Prescriptions and medical treatment
- Counselling
- Childcare
- Professional nursing care
- Mobility aids
- Home adjustments
How Long Can Electric Shock Claims Take?
The length of time a claim takes to settle can vary depending on several factors, including how much evidence you have, how severe your injuries are, and whether or not your employer is willing to accept liability.
To learn more about making an electric shock claim, contact our team today. Alternatively, read on to find out how a solicitor could help you claim compensation for electric shocks under a No Win No Fee agreement.
How Can A No Win No Fee Solicitor Help You Claim For An Electric Shock Injury?
Making a claim for electric shock at work compensation with a No Win No Fee solicitor can come with many benefits.
For example, our panel of solicitors work under a Conditional Fee Agreement. A CFA is a kind of No Win No Fee agreement. This means that you don’t need to pay an upfront fee in order for them to begin work on the case. Likewise, if the claim is not successful, then your solicitor does not take payment for their services.
If the claim is a success, your solicitor will take a success fee. The success fee is taken from your compensation as a percentage which is capped under law, helping to make sure that the larger share stays with you.
Contact Our Team
When you contact one of our advisors, they can evaluate your accident at work claim for free. If it is valid, then they may connect you with an expert solicitor from our panel. Get in touch today to get started by:
- Calling on 020 8050 2736
- Contacting us online to discuss electric shock injury claims
- Using the live chat feature
Read More About Claiming After An Accident At Work
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