{"id":47332,"date":"2023-07-17T09:25:34","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T09:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/?p=47332"},"modified":"2023-09-27T08:21:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T08:21:41","slug":"what-to-do-if-youve-been-injured-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voucherix.co.uk\/health\/what-to-do-if-youve-been-injured-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If You\u2019ve Been Injured at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Work-related injuries can be terrifying. Not only are you typically more at risk of serious injury when at work, but being injured severely directly impacts your ability to work. Though it is scary, there are options out there and systems designed to support you throughout your recovery. Worker\u2019s rights and compensation have come a long way from those early days of the industrial era, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s always obvious what to do next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why, if you\u2019re feeling at a loss of what to do now that you\u2019ve been treated and are stable following a serious work-related injury, these steps will help guide you to where you need to go next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Request a Comprehensive Recovery Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re injured, there are several key phases that you need to consider. The first is the initial recovery. For most, this means bed rest, eating as healthily as you can to give your body the nutrients it needs to start healing as effectively as possible, and just waiting. Once you heal past a certain point, however, the hard work comes into play. You\u2019ll want a full roster of treatment options, including physiotherapy and other pain management therapies, to help you recover as much strength and flexibility as you\u2019re able.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in constant pain, you\u2019ll also want to consider holistic pain management treatments<\/a>. The last thing you want is to overdo it with painkillers. While painkillers can be effective, they can start to lose effectiveness over time as your body builds up immunity. This can actually lead to addiction. That\u2019s why you need multiple ways to ease your pain while you\u2019re building back your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compensation 101<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of those options will be covered by the NHS. Others will need to be privately funded. Regardless of how much out-of-pocket you pay, however, you do deserve compensation. At a minimum, you deserve compensation for the time you\u2019ve missed out on at work and any future income losses you may incur due to your injury. For example, if you\u2019re a construction worker and lose an arm in an accident and can no longer work the same role, you are due compensation to cover any perceived loss of income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain and suffering, the cost of aids, the cost of treatments – all of this can add up. Don\u2019t assume that you\u2019re better off without this compensation, either. If you don\u2019t have the money to pay for a lawyer to take on your case, find a no-win, no-fee option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wondering how no win no fee works<\/a>? It\u2019s easy. Their fee is taken out of your winnings. If they don\u2019t win you your case, then you don\u2019t owe anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working with Your New Body<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you manage to make a full recovery, great. You\u2019ll be able to restart your career with minimal disruptions. If your injury was serious to the point where you aren\u2019t back up to 100 per cent or even have a new lifelong disability to live with<\/a>, you\u2019ll need to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n