Workplace Fatalities Higher in Scotland
The average number of work-related deaths in Scotland in the past five years is 31, with 26 fatal injuries in 2008/2009, showing that the number of work related deaths in Scotland is on the decline.
Equally, a comparison of the fatal injury rates across EU countries has been undertaken by Eurostat. This comparison reveals that the fatal injury rate for Great Britain is one of the lowest in Europe. Whilst, a reduction in the number of work related deaths and one of the lowest fatal injury rates in Europe is heartening, progress must continue to be made to reduce these numbers even further.
The statistics can be viewed here
If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in an accident at work, find out if you have a claim for compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis by completing our online form or contacting one of our solicitors on 0800 731 8434.
Caroline Kelly
Personal Injury Scotland

