This guide will provide more context about archaeological law. Understanding the importance of certain legislation can provide useful information about how archaeology has developed over the years and how the procedure has been established.
Furthermore, this guide will also provide information about how to claim for a work accident. An accident at work can have massive implications on your physical and psychological health, so it’s important to know when you may be able to claim compensation. This guide will state how you could claim injuries caused by employer negligence.
If you prefer, you can always contact us using the details above to see how to claim for an accident at work. Our advisors provide free legal advice and can tell you quickly and easily if you’re eligible to claim.
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- An Outline Of Archaeological Law
- Archaeological Law – The Relevant Legislation
- How To Claim For An Accident At Work
- What Compensation Could I Receive For A Work Accident Claim?
- How No Win No Fee Solicitors Could Help You Claim For A Work Accident
- Learn More About Archaeological Law and Procedures
An Outline Of Archaeological Law
Archaeology, as an industry, has changed and progressed over the years due to important legislation. This guide will provide examples of legislation that have changed how archaeological dig sites are worked.
This guide will also establish how health and safety procedures fall under an employer’s duty of care. In archaeology, a watching brief is designed to assess the practicality of an excavation, establish how many people will be needed for the task, and illustrate the most efficient way to do the work. As part of this, the person or people running the dig site should ensure that the plan complies with health and safety regulations.
If you’ve been injured by employer negligence, you may be able to claim compensation. Learn more by contacting us for free using the details above.
Archaeological Law – The Relevant Legislation
Important archaeological legislation includes:
- Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act (1979) – Concerned with protecting ancient monuments and archaeological sites in England.
- National Heritage Act (1983) – Creates Historic Scotland, Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (England Heritage) and CADW.
- Treasure Act (1996) – Defines the meaning of treasure so now it covers a much wider range of portable antiquities. It also clarifies the procedures that must be followed when treasure has been discovered.
Other important legislation includes the National Heritage Act (2002) and Town and Country Planning Act (1990). Archaeological law established by such legislation helped clarify the correct procedure when excavating and ensured that important landmarks and items of treasure were treated with the care and attention required.
How To Claim For An Accident At Work
Due to the age and scale of the monuments involved, health and safety regulations must be followed at all times when at a dig site. Your employer has a duty of care to ensure that the work equipment, facilities and environment are safe enough to perform your role without risking an injury. This duty of care is illustrated in the legislation titled The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
If your employer has breached this duty of care, leading to your injury, you may be able to seek compensation for an injury at work. A slip, trip and fall accident could greatly impact your quality of life, which could be why you seek compensation. This is why reporting unsafe work conditions are important – not only should it ensure that your employer is adhering to their duty of care but it could also prevent accidents.
You would need evidence to prove that your injury was caused by employer negligence. This is an important step in the accident at work procedure in the UK. Potential evidence could include:
- Witness statements.
- Photographs of your injury and the site of the accident.
- Medical reports from your doctor or a medical professional outline the nature of your injury.
- Copies of medical scans, such as an X-ray or CT scan.
If you would like to know more about claiming for a workplace injury, please get in touch with us for free using the details above.
What Compensation Could I Receive For A Work Accident Claim?
General damages compensation relates to the severity of the injury you’ve suffered. As such, the compensation amount is determined by factors such as the degree of injury, the length of your recovery plan and whether any permanent side effects were caused.
The Judicial College Guidelines are used by lawyers and solicitors to provide clients with a rough estimate of what could be received. Please see below examples of injuries taken from the Guidelines to give you a greater idea of what could be received. These figures have been taken from successful court cases in Wales and England. Please bear in mind that they aren’t guaranteed.
| Site of Injury | Severity | Description | Compensation Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg | Severe (ii) - Very Serious | Injuries will lead to mobility issues that are permanent in nature with mobility aids and crutches needed for the rest of the injured person's life. | £54,830 to £87,890 |
| Hand | (b) | Serious damage to both hands leads to cosmetic disability that is permanent in nature. | £55,820 to £84,570 |
| Knee | Severe (ii) | Leg fracture that has extended to the knee joint leading to permanent, constant pain. | £52,120 to £69,730 |
| Wrist | (a) | Injuries in this bracket lead to a complete loss of function in the wrist. | £47,620 to £59,860 |
| Knee | Moderate (i) | Injuries that cause torn cartilage, dislocation or torn meniscus that cause symptoms like wasting and minor instability. | £14,840 to £26,190 |
You could also receive compensation for financial losses caused by an accident at work. These are referred to as special damages. Special damages you can claim include home adjustments, loss of earnings or future earnings, travel expenses and private healthcare costs. You would need financial evidence, such as invoices and receipts, to prove the extent of the losses.
How No Win No Fee Solicitors Could Help You Claim For A Work Accident
You may wonder what the benefits are of making a No Win No Fee claim for a work accident. With the standard method of working cases, you would need to pay your solicitor an upfront legal fee and potentially pay legal fees through the claims process. However, with a No Win No Fee solicitor:
- You only pay legal fees at the end of the claim.
- A legally capped success fee is taken at the end of the claim to cover any of the solicitor’s legal expenses.
- You will not need to pay for their legal expenses if your claim is unsuccessful.
This can make it easier to claim for a workplace injury from a financial perspective. Contact us to learn more.
We Offer Free Legal Advice – See If You Can Claim Today
You can contact us for free using the details above to see if you can claim. Our friendly, useful advisors are available 24/7, can tell you if you’re eligible to make a claim and can even provide you with an estimate of your potential compensation.
They can also transfer you to a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel who could help you claim. They have years of experience, and their work could be a decisive factor in you receiving compensation.
Learn More About Archaeological Law and Procedures
Please refer to the sources below for more information about archaeological law and procedures.
The Council for British Archaeology provides further guidance about the importance of health and safety.
Read this webpage to learn more about Scientific and archaeological diving projects.
For more details about archaeology law, please read this useful guide.
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