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posted on 9 February 2012
Just as working for a living is a fact of life, the potential for accidents happening at work is also a fact of life. No one wants to get hurt on the job, become disabled, and become a statistic. This concern has been around for a very long time. In the 18th and 19th centuries when the Industrial Revolution changed our socioeconomic and cultural experience, there was very little interest in the welfare of the American worker but we are now living in the Information and Technological Age, and many laws have been passed to make sure workers are relatively safe in the workplace. Although we are a long way from the Industrial Revolution and the early days at the turn of the 20th century, many workplace accidents still take place in our work environments.
For the modern office worker, a workplace "accident waiting to happen" could be tangled electrical cords on the floor, or loose carpeting. In nursing homes, moving people, equipment, and slippery floors are a danger. At the movie theaters, dark aisles, hot dog, coffee and popcorn machines are problems. In fast food restaurants, meat cutters, sharp knives, and hot grease cause injuries. The possibility of accidents are always around us. If an accident does occur in the workplace, it is best to consult a workplace solicitor.
A workplace solicitor is a legal professional who helps the employee learn about their rights under Workers’ Compensation, and gives support and advice to the employee if the employer does not want to deal fairly with the employee. No fee is paid if the injured worker wins the case or loses the case. The workplace solicitor should have some medical knowledge, since some cases might involve some medical issues. The workplace solicitor should also be able to tell you your chances of settling your case in court or out of court. If you are involved in a workplace accident, it is your responsibility to choose a competent professional who will be able to work with you and your employer so that you can receive the maximum benefits from your claim. |
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posted on 25 January 2012
If you want to make a personal injury claim, then there is likely to be some costs. Even if you use a no win no fee solicitor who guarantees you will get to keep all of your compensation, there could be some costs.
The solicitor will discuss with you how their charging structure works. Some will charge you a fee if they win or lose. Some will only charge a fee if they win. Some will charge a fixed fee, some will charge a percentage. Some will charge an additional success fee.
When the solicitor first takes on your case, they will discuss insurance with you. If you lose the case and the judge decides that you need to pay the third parties costs, then you will need insurance to cover that fee. This may be covered by your car insurance, but it depends on your insurance and the type of injury being claimed for. Most people will take out this insurance and it can be expensive. It will give you peace of mind though.
A no win no fee solicitor will charge you no fees if they lose the case and so that could be all you pay. If they win the case, then a no win no fee solicitor may charge you a fee. They may also charge you a success fee. If they guarantee 100% compensation then they will not charge you a fee.
It may be tempting to go for the one with the lowest fees. However, it is worth bearing in mind that those that do not charge will only take on cases they think they will win. They may also not be the best solicitor for your particular case and so it is wise to compare them on all things and not just price. |
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