Answered by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Question
Assalamualaikum,
My question is that can a person do injury claim from the factory from where he is working or from a no win no fees companies, which are external.
If yes, then will it include only factory’s fault or personal fault (such as using machine recklessly?
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Answer
It is unlawful for a Muslim to make false and exaggerated claims. Situations such as a car accident where it is possible to fake injuries, one will not be allowed to receive any damages from the defendant.
However, if one is genuinely injured due to an accident then one is allowed to receive the compensation for the negligent action of the defendant. The permissibility of claiming compensation is based on the principles of Diyyah, where if a person is injured then he/she is allowed to an equal retaliation or the monetary value. (Hidayah p.586 v.4)
You can claim from the factory or from an external company.
Only Allah Knows Best
Written by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham