Industrial Disease Compensation

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will I have to go to court?
• What do I have to do to claim?
• How can I prove who I worked for?
• If I make a claim against my employer, can they dismiss me?
• How much is my claim worth?

Will I have to go to court?

The vast majority of cases do not go to court. Most claims are settled out of court by negotiation with the other party.

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What do I have to do to claim?

The first step is to contact us and our specialist solicitors will discuss your circumstances and assess them on your behalf. If we feel that you have a claim we will take a number of steps to investigate and gather the evidence to proceed.

We will evaluate the likelihood of success based on the level and nature of injury, who is at fault and other factors which affect the overall strength of your claim. We will also discuss with you the likely value of your claim.

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How can I prove who I worked for?

You may have worked for more than one employer and cannot remember all the dates of your employment. We can obtain details of all your employers from 1960 in a schedule from the Inland Revenue.

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If I make a claim against my employer, can they dismiss me?

Employers are required by law to take out insurance to cover their liability against injuries to employees. If you make a claim, your employers insurance would pay your compensation.

It is not justifiable for your employer to dismiss you for making a claim. Laws exist to protect workers from recrimination or unfair dismissal.

If you have any concerns about claiming you can contact us in confidence to discuss the circumstances.

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How much is my claim worth?

The value of your claim will depend on a number factors including:

• The nature and level of the injury
• Whether you recover fully from the injury or if it has a long term effect on your health & wellbeing
• The amount of any losses you incur as a result of the injury

You can claim compensation for the following things if they are a result of your injury:

• Pain and suffering
• Loss of earnings
• Loss of amenity
• Medical and nursing care costs
• Special equipment needed to carry out daily activities and any costs involved in adapting your home
• Other expenses incurred as a result of your injury, for example, travel expenses incurred while receiving medical treatment.

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