Sunday, February 26, 2012

Industrial illness - the importance of making a compensation claim

By Bjorn Sigurrson


Industrial illnesses vary in their effects and severity but they all have a few things in common. They are usually caused by an employer's negligence and they usually result in a loss of earnings and other financial penalties. If you have been affected by industrial illness you should strongly consider claiming compensation.

The important thing to remember is that health and safety regulations apply not only to the employer but also to the employee. That's why it's paramount that employees follow all safety regulations and use the protective equipment that is supplied to them. This should of course not be done so you can make a successful compensation claim, but so that you can hopefully avoid industrial illness altogether.

To make a compensation claim you will have to prove that the industrial illness was contracted as a result of your employer's negligence. By getting in touch with a lawyer that has dealt with industrial illness compensation claims before you can find out how to do this. Because industrial illnesses can be caused by multiple workplaces, these types of compensation claim are a lot more complicated than most personal injury claims.

Lawyers with experience in industrial illness cases will be aware of the challenges you are going through, and do everything in their power to make sure the process does not add to your concerns. You also do not have to worry about the cost of pursuing a compensation claim as if you don't win compensation you don't pay a penny.

Upon being diagnosed with an industrial illness people instantly think about what this might mean for their future and the position it might leave their loved ones in. While it's natural not to immediately think about making a compensation claim, you only have three years from the point of diagnosis to make a claim. For your financial stability it is important that you set about making a claim as soon as possible.




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