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Q Can an employer be held liable if an employee has an accident at work that makes their back condition worse and if so, can compensation be claimed?
A It depends on the circumstances of the accident. If the accident could have been foreseen and prevented by the employer then it may be possible to show that they were liable for it. However, even if liability can be proven, it would also be necessary to establish that the accident caused the preexisting back condition to be made worse. If all these steps are considered possible then the injured employee may be able to claim compensation.See the full content of this document
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The Law in Your Everyday Life with Cathryn Davies
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