Other sources of compensation
Besides making a claim against someone who has caused your accident, there are other sources of compensation which may be available to you.
Private insurance
Some employers have private insurance schemes which allow you to claim from them if you have an accident at work, even if you cannot show that the accident was anyone else’s fault. This type of scheme is more common with larger employers. You should always check with your employer to see if they have this type of insurance cover. You should, however, always be careful to check with us before signing any document which might prevent you from bringing a negligence claim.
Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits
The DWP will pay industrial benefits if you have an accident at work or if you are suffering from an industrial disease. You have to show that you are suffering a minimum level of disability. Digby Brown has its own welfare rights advisors and if you wish to know more about claiming DWP benefits we can arrange for them to contact you.
Previous medical conditions
It is very common to find that an accident has aggravated a condition which was present before the accident. For example, someone may have a history of back pain which the accident has made worse. Digby Brown will usually recover your medical records and if the case goes to court, the other side will also be able to recover the medical records. For that reason it is very important that if you have a previous medical history which may be relevant to the claim, you should tell us at the outset.
Besides making a claim against someone who has caused your accident, there are other sources of compensation which may be available to you.
Private insurance
Some employers have private insurance schemes which allow you to claim from them if you have an accident at work, even if you cannot show that the accident was anyone else’s fault. This type of scheme is more common with larger employers. You should always check with your employer to see if they have this type of insurance cover. You should, however, always be careful to check with us before signing any document which might prevent you from bringing a negligence claim.
Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits
The DWP will pay industrial benefits if you have an accident at work or if you are suffering from an industrial disease. You have to show that you are suffering a minimum level of disability. Digby Brown has its own welfare rights advisors and if you wish to know more about claiming DWP benefits we can arrange for them to contact you.
Previous medical conditions
It is very common to find that an accident has aggravated a condition which was present before the accident. For example, someone may have a history of back pain which the accident has made worse. Digby Brown will usually recover your medical records and if the case goes to court, the other side will also be able to recover the medical records. For that reason it is very important that if you have a previous medical history which may be relevant to the claim, you should tell us at the outset.
