Is the recession and downturn increasing the volume of Personal Injury Compensation Claims?
The news is full of negative stories about the global economic crisis - or credit crunch as it has been named. On a daily basis, we hear the news of more job losses, dropping sales levels, falling house prices and general doom and gloom. Most of us are yearning to hear some good news when we switch on the TV, log on to the web or listen to the radio. To most of us, it seems that the recession is all that exists when it comes to news. Well, there is some good news out there in the business world, and we are just a part of it.
The right service at the right time
One of the biggest sectors affected by the downturn in the economy is both the Manufacturing and Construction and associated trades. With the drying up of credit and inability for individuals to access credits to buy homes, the Construction Industry is struggling both in the domestic and commercial market place. Unfortunately, many workers have been laid off - despite their skills and hard work ethic. Due to the circumstances of the economic picture, many of these guys and girls have nowhere to go to find work. So, where does Direct 2 Solicitors and the wider Personal Injury Compensation sector fit in?
One of the claim types that we specialise in stem from accidents in the work place. The Health and Safety requirements that employers must adhere to are well known and the need for training, risk assessing, monitoring and compliance is a strict requirement for employers. It goes without saying that the majority of accidents in the workplace come about in the more dangerous of workplaces - such as building sites and manufacturing plants. Despite the best efforts of most employers, accidents happen and in some cases, they occur due to the lack of adherence to the training and safety requirements by an employer. In many cases, the injured party is reluctant to claim against an employer despite their legal right to do so. Normally, this is because of a confusion as to how a claim is brought and who is liable and how the compensation is paid. Many employees mistakenly think that they will be damaging the employer by making a claim and therefore fail to take up their right to make a Personal Injury Compensation Claim, especially when they continue to work for the same employer. However, many who have now been laid off now have serious financial problems. Whilst their wages have stopped, the mortgage payments and other bills keep going on. As a result of this, we have noticed a marked spike in the number people wishing to claim who were workers from the more dangerous sectors of the work place who are now out of work due to the economic downturn. People who previously felt an allegiance or loyalty to an employer and therefore ignored their claim, now have no such worries and have therefore, been driven to make their claim by the need to secure some sort of financial income whilst the economy settles down.
Am I still able to claim?
If you have been affected by the economic crisis and are now out of work but didn't initially want to claim against your employer whilst still working for them, you may still be able to bring your claim. If you were injured in the last 3 years, reported the accident to your employer (if applicable) and sought medical treatment, you may well have a viable claim. should you think that you may be in this situation - or if you are not sure, pick up the phone and call us. Our friendly team will be happy to listen to your story and give you our view on your prospects of success or otherwise.
Making your claim
To make your claim, come to us. Direct 2 Solicitors are approved for Regulated Claims Management Services by the Ministry of Justice (Authorisation CRM 3364), check the regulators web site www.claimsregulation.gov.uk and are also members of the Claims Standards Council. We offer genuine peace of mind, honesty and a friendly caring service.
If you are in need of a reliable and approved Claims Management Company to manage your accident compensation claim, look no further. Email us at webenquiries@direct2solicitorsltd.co.uk, call us on 0800 9177456, or get us to call you, using the big blue "Call me back" box at the top right of this page.
The news is full of negative stories about the global economic crisis - or credit crunch as it has been named. On a daily basis, we hear the news of more job losses, dropping sales levels, falling house prices and general doom and gloom. Most of us are yearning to hear some good news when we switch on the TV, log on to the web or listen to the radio. To most of us, it seems that the recession is all that exists when it comes to news. Well, there is some good news out there in the business world, and we are just a part of it.
The right service at the right time
One of the biggest sectors affected by the downturn in the economy is both the Manufacturing and Construction and associated trades. With the drying up of credit and inability for individuals to access credits to buy homes, the Construction Industry is struggling both in the domestic and commercial market place. Unfortunately, many workers have been laid off - despite their skills and hard work ethic. Due to the circumstances of the economic picture, many of these guys and girls have nowhere to go to find work. So, where does Direct 2 Solicitors and the wider Personal Injury Compensation sector fit in?
One of the claim types that we specialise in stem from accidents in the work place. The Health and Safety requirements that employers must adhere to are well known and the need for training, risk assessing, monitoring and compliance is a strict requirement for employers. It goes without saying that the majority of accidents in the workplace come about in the more dangerous of workplaces - such as building sites and manufacturing plants. Despite the best efforts of most employers, accidents happen and in some cases, they occur due to the lack of adherence to the training and safety requirements by an employer. In many cases, the injured party is reluctant to claim against an employer despite their legal right to do so. Normally, this is because of a confusion as to how a claim is brought and who is liable and how the compensation is paid. Many employees mistakenly think that they will be damaging the employer by making a claim and therefore fail to take up their right to make a Personal Injury Compensation Claim, especially when they continue to work for the same employer. However, many who have now been laid off now have serious financial problems. Whilst their wages have stopped, the mortgage payments and other bills keep going on. As a result of this, we have noticed a marked spike in the number people wishing to claim who were workers from the more dangerous sectors of the work place who are now out of work due to the economic downturn. People who previously felt an allegiance or loyalty to an employer and therefore ignored their claim, now have no such worries and have therefore, been driven to make their claim by the need to secure some sort of financial income whilst the economy settles down.
Am I still able to claim?
If you have been affected by the economic crisis and are now out of work but didn't initially want to claim against your employer whilst still working for them, you may still be able to bring your claim. If you were injured in the last 3 years, reported the accident to your employer (if applicable) and sought medical treatment, you may well have a viable claim. should you think that you may be in this situation - or if you are not sure, pick up the phone and call us. Our friendly team will be happy to listen to your story and give you our view on your prospects of success or otherwise.
Making your claim
To make your claim, come to us. Direct 2 Solicitors are approved for Regulated Claims Management Services by the Ministry of Justice (Authorisation CRM 3364), check the regulators web site www.claimsregulation.gov.uk and are also members of the Claims Standards Council. We offer genuine peace of mind, honesty and a friendly caring service.
If you are in need of a reliable and approved Claims Management Company to manage your accident compensation claim, look no further. Email us at webenquiries@direct2solicitorsltd.co.uk, call us on 0800 9177456, or get us to call you, using the big blue "Call me back" box at the top right of this page.
Labels: accident at work, Construction Industry, Personal Injury Claims, Recession
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