If you’ve had an accident at work and believe it was your own fault, then you may still be able to make a claim.
All employers in the UK have a legal responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their employees. This includes regular training, adequate levels of supervision, suitable equipment, and safety guidance. However, if your employer happens to fail their responsibilities of keeping the work environment safe, then you could be able make a claim if your work place has contributed to the accident.
Regardless of whether you have contributed to the accident yourself at work, you could still potentially receive compensation in the form of contributory negligence. In this situation, the amount of compensation could be reduced to reflect the amount of responsibility you had in causing the accident.
When it comes to accidents at work, you should never just assume that it was your own fault. Especially if your employer or colleagues say you were at fault. For example, you could have caused an accident if you are consistently working under pressure, you were not trained properly, or were not given the right equipment for your job.
If you have had an accident at work, even if it was your own fault, it is important to keep a record of what happened and ensure you report this to your employer along with any evidence such as photographs and incident reports. If you’re unsure on whether it’s solely your fault or your employer is responsible too, seeking independent legal advice can help you understand whether you can make a claim.