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Work injury compensation claims are never more tragic than when they are made by the family and dependants of workers who have been killed in fatal workplace incidents.
In 2007/08 180 people were killed in work accidents in the UK, with the majority of these tragedies resulting in work injury compensation claims. Clearly, this number of deaths is unacceptable, particularly in construction, which, staggeringly, accounted for more than one-quarter of all fatalities.
Despite this shocking picture, not enough is done to recognise the tragedy and hardship of fatal workplace injuries. However, this may be about to change if the government follows through on proposals to make Workers Memorial Day a national bank holiday.
Yvette Cooper, the secretary of state for work and pensions, comments, "It is a tragedy that some people go out to work and then never return home to their families. I want to look at what the UK can do to remember the thousands of workers who have lost their lives. "I know there are many ideas for consideration, including a lasting memorial. Many countries already recognise Workers Memorial Day, to commemorate those who have been killed, seriously injured or made ill through work."
The UK would not be the first to mark the day with a national public holiday; countries such as Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Luxembourg, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Taiwan and the USA have already demonstrated their level of commitment by taking the initiative that Britain may now follow.
Unions have expressed support for the idea. A spokesperson from Unison says, "The fact that 180 people a year die at work is a tragedy. Making Workers Memorial Day a bank holiday would remind employers that they must do all they can to protect the health and safety of their staff."
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Whether you have suffered minor or serious injury in an accident at work, it is important that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
Making a claim can ensure that you receive recognition for your pain, suffering, loss of earnings and medical expense; it can also ensure that those responsible are held in some way accountable and may in fact guard against such accidents befalling other workers in the future.
YouClaim has demonstrated its commitment to the rights of workers for many years now. Our work injury compensation claim panel includes many of the UK's leading workplace accident solicitors, who, between them, possess a near-unrivalled history of success.
Our service is free of all possible charges and, furthermore, also ensures that you are protected from liability from those of the opponent.
In addition, we never take a cut, delivering all successful clients 100 percent of their compensation awards.
If you would like to make a claim with us today, echat, complete an online claim form or call us, on 0800 10 757 95.
