Whistleblowing and the role of the work accident solicitor
Workers are sometimes concerned about the possibility that their employers may be engaging in unsafe practices that could lead to members of the public, colleagues, or themselves, needing the services of a work accident solicitor. If speaking to a line manager does not resolve this, some of these workers may go outside the company to alert a higher authority, a process known as whistleblowing.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) supports the right of worried workers to make this kind of claim, to remain as anonymous as possible, and to remove victimisation for a worker who does blow the whistle on activities likely to lead to a personal injury from an industrial accident.
HSE provides links from its website to Public Concern at Work, an independent charity founded in 1993 to support and inform potential whistleblowers. A worker's local authority may also be able to help and protect him or her.
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 is the law that covers whistleblowing. It does not necessarily compel a worker to report threats of an accident at work; rather, it attempts to ensure that a worker who does report such a threat is protected and any action taken is toward the message, not the messenger.
It also encourages potential whistleblowers to speak to a line manager before blowing the whistle, as this may be the most effective way to resolve the dangerous practice or problem.
Work accident compensation after the whistle is blown
If you have been involved in an industrial accident at work where the danger had already been noticed, this may be strong evidence of your employer's responsibility. In cases like these, YouClaim will be able to connect you with an expert work accident solicitor and help you through the process of making a claim for compensation.
We make no charge for handling accident at work claims, as any fees will be paid by the employer or our insurance. This means that our team of expert personal injury lawyers, all from reputable firms governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, are available to you on a totally free basis.
YouClaim's team of expert work accident advisors are ready to help you, whether through our free claims hotline, our online chat window, or our claim form. If you are seeking a work accident solicitor, simply call 0800 10 757 95 and an advisor from our team will be happy to help with your case today.
