Liability in case of industrial accident - Legal advice centre

Questioner

Good morning I had an industrial accident in January 2014 and underwent surgery in October 2014 (a plate was placed with screws) which resulted in permanent damage. After 1 year of sickness benefits, I ended up in the 2nd track program. There was no safety inspection at my work.. I can no longer resume my old job and will have to look for other work. Can or should I hold my employer liable?

Lawyer

It is indeed wise to hold your employer liable. It is also wise to have a personal injury agency assist you. There are several personal injury agencies. It is wise to choose an agency with the Personal Injury Quality Mark. Then you know for sure that you are dealing with a solid and professional agency. I work for such an agency and am prepared to assist you free of charge. In that case, please contact me.

Lawyer

What an unpleasant situation you have found yourself in. Whether an employer is liable for the consequences of an industrial accident depends on what exactly happened. Usually an employer is insured for the consequences of an industrial accident. If the employer is liable, he must compensate the damage. This could include: •Loss of wages or other income; •Medical costs, if these are no longer reimbursed by your health insurer; •Costs related to reintegration and/or obtaining other work; •Costs related to recovery and rehabilitation; •Travel and transportation expenses; •Costs for adapting your home; •Costs for any resources; •Painful damages; •Legal assistance costs; •Aftercare. The insurer therefore not only pays the employee's damages but also the costs of legal assistance. As a result, if your employer is liable, you do not have to pay anything for legal assistance. I have experience with industrial accidents. If you wish, I am happy to look at your case free of charge and without obligation and to advise you. You can contact me directly for this.

Lawyer

Your employer must do his best to prevent you from suffering damage as a result of an industrial accident. The measures your employer must take depend on the circumstances in the company and the nature of your work. As an employee, you only have to prove that you suffered damage in the performance of your work. It is then up to the employer to prove that he has fulfilled his duty of care. Very often, the employer fails to do so. In that case, the employer is liable for all damage suffered by you. Recovering personal injury damages is specialized work. I therefore advise you to seek the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer. He or she can negotiate with (the insurer of) your employer on your behalf and, if necessary, if the negotiations do not lead to the desired result, take legal action on your behalf. As a specialized personal injury lawyer, I am happy to assist you. If the employer is liable, this will not cost you anything, because your employer must also reimburse the reasonable costs of legal assistance. If you want, I can initially look at your case without obligation. You can contact me for this - via this website.