Q14. I was injured due to a workplace accident: if I make a claim can my employer dismiss me?

A14. Your employer has no legal justification for doing so as it will be viewed as unfair dismissal. However this cannot be guaranteed.

Plus your employer has a responsibility to protect you and other employees against the risk of an injury and there are Health and Safety regulations which have been designed for this purpose.

Your employer must also have taken out insurance to protect his/her employees against the risk of an accident.

But a failure to do so increase the risk of an accident which means that he/she is liable.

Personal Injury Guide

Personal injury FAQs

1. What is classed as a personal injury?
2. Can I claim compensation for any type of injury?
3. Who decides if someone gets compensation for a personal injury?
4. What is the basis for a claim for compensation for a personal injury?
5. Is there a time limit for personal injury compensation claims?
6. Do I have to pay to make a claim for compensation?
7. What is ‘no win no fee?’
8. Do I have to pay anything if I lose my case for compensation?

9. How will my claim be handled?
10. How much compensation will I get?
11. Will my case go to court?
12. How long does a personal injury claim take?
13. Can I make a claim even though my injury occurred whilst I was abroad?
14. I was injured due to a workplace accident: if I make a claim can my employer dismiss me?
15. Where can I find a personal injury lawyer?