Whether it’s temporary or permanent loss of sight, or partial or total blindness, eye injuries are potentially life-changing and there are likely many changes you’ll need to make to your existing life, including home and work, as a result of the injury. It is only fair you are compensated for the suffering, difficulties and losses incurred if the accident that caused the injury happened because someone was negligent.
How Can Eye Injuries Happen?
Eye injuries can happen when you’re at work, in the car, in a public place or even at home. Road traffic accidents, a big fall in the work place or on the pavement, can all lead to eye injuries, either directly or as a result of a brain injury.Eye Injuries At Work
When eye injuries happen in the workplace, the work often involves manufacturing or the use of chemicals. Hazards in the office can be a cause too, but certain industries have a higher rate of eye injuries than others. Employers have a duty of care to ensure employees are kept as safe as possible at work and protective measures should be in place to limit the risk of accidents. As a guide, employers are expected to have safety measures in place that include:- The use of protective equipment for staff such as goggles and face shields
- Screens in certain areas
- Regular training for staff on how to safely use the equipment
