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MANUAL HANDLING ACCIDENT INJURY AT WORK COMPENSATION CLAIMS SOLICITORS

Manual Handling Injury Compensation Claims

It is a common misconception how dangerous an office can actually be, particularly when having a comparison to other workplaces like factories and construction sites. But it is actually common for an office accident to occur and leave the victim with life-changing injuries.
When spending every day in the same office it is natural to feel safe and almost as comfortable as you do at home. This can lead to a greater state of shock if you sustain an injury in the workplace and can lead to a harder time coping with what has happened.

If you’re unsure if your injury was your own fault then call or legal advice team on 08009961807 or fill out our online form, we can tell you in minutes if you’d be eligible to claim. Your employer owes their employees a duty of care and if they have neglected this duty, it is likely the accident wasn’t your fault.

Health and safety rules are in place and should be strictly followed by your employer, these rules include:

  • Providing correct training
  • Ensuring you have the correct equipment
  • Making sure there are no hazards that can cause Slips, trips or falls

The above are a few examples if you would like to discuss further what has happened and find out if you are eligible to claim then contact our team today on 08009961807 or fill out our online form.

Common Workplace Manual Handling Injury Claims

A lot of office injuries will cause the sufferer to take time off work in order to recover. During this time they may receive reduced pay that may cause them to feel pressured into going back to work sooner or even find another job altogether.
Being involved in an accident is a shocking ordeal if you have been in an office accident, not only will you have to deal with the physical pain but you may also notice changes to how you feel psychologically as well.
We know compensation will not reverse everything that has happened, but it can go towards helping you get a bit of normality back and take away some of the stresses caused financially by the accident.
Compensation can help you adjust to the impact of your injuries, support your family by helping pay the bills, or even help pay for medication, treatment or rehabilitation.

Call our team today on 08009961807 or fill out our online form to find out how claiming compensation could help you cover your losses by claiming them back alongside your claim, our friendly legal team is happy to help, advise and support you on a no-obligation basis and if you decide you want to make a claim we can get everything set up in one phone call.

What to do now?

If you’re feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed about pursuing a compensation claim against your employer, maybe because you’re also friends outside of the office, then don’t worry, your employer won’t pay out of their own pocket.
It is a requirement for employers to take out “employers liability insurance” to ensure the costs of any claims made against them are covered, therefore, your compensation will not be paid directly by your employer, it will be paid by the company providing the policy.
A common worry amongst people claiming due to an accident at work is how they will be treated by their employer after they have made their claim. It is actually illegal for your employer to dismiss or discipline you or even treat you differently due to pursuing your legal right. However, if in the unlikely event you are to be dismissed then you will have a legal right to take action against your employer.
Not only will pursuing your compensation claim get you what you deserve after your accident but it will also highlight safety issues in your workplace. As a result, the changes made by your employer will improve the safety for you and your colleagues around the workplace.

What to do now?

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    MANUAL HANDLING ACCIDENT INJURY AT WORK COMPENSATION CLAIMS SOLICITORS

    How Much Compensation For A Manual Handling Injury?

    There are a large number of ways an office injury can occur, so even though it seems unlikely there are many hazards that can cause an injury.

    Some of the most commonly known causes of office accident injuries are:

    • Faulty equipment, it is an employer’s duty to ensure all equipment is properly maintained, regularly checked and safe for use.
    • Repetitive strain injury (RSI), caused by repeated movements that cause pain to muscle, tendons and nerves. RSI is a very common office injury

    To avoid RSI your employer needs to ensure your workstation is set up properly, including providing a comfortable chair, a properly working and adjustable monitor and the correct type of keyboard and mouse.

    • Slips, trips and falls commonly caused by untidy cables or file/objects that have been left around the office

    If you haven’t suffered from any of the above then that doesn’t mean you cannot claim, although these are the more common types there are many ways an injury can be sustained in an office, so if you have had an accident that isn’t your fault then it is likely that we can help you, call our team on 08009961807 or fill out our online form to find out how.

    I Want To Make A Claim, But How Do I Know If I’m Eligible?

    Knowing who is at fault for an office accident can be difficult, however, generally you could be eligible to claim if:

    • Your accident/diagnosis date was in the last 3 years
    • Someone else was at fault
    • As a result of the accident, you were injured

    Contacting our legal advice team can go along the way to helping you, not only find out your eligibility but setting up your claim as well. In one phone call we can advise if you have a claim and as long as you are happy to proceed, we can get your claim up and running today on a No Win No Fee basis.

    It is important for us to ensure you are comfortable and happy with our service, that’s why we never apply any pressure and speak with you on a no-obligation basis.

    How Will I Be Able To Pay For My Office Accident Claim?

    We know that an accident at work can mean time off and financial strains, but don’t worry making a claim doesn’t have to be another financial stress.

    Our solicitors can work on a No Win No Fee basis this means you will not have to worry about paying upfront for your legal fees. It also means if our solicitors take your case on under a No Win No Fee agreement (also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA)) and you don’t win any compensation you will not owe them any fee, there are no hidden terms and/or conditions, just simply, if you do not win your case you do not pay a fee.

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      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

      Who will pay the compensation?

      It is very rare for the employer concerned to actually shoulder the payment of industrial disease compensation. In the vast majority of cases compensation comes from your employer's "Employers Liability Insurance". It is a legal requirement for all UK employers to have a policy of this type.

      Furthermore, in the event that you are still employed by the defendant there are a number of legal safeguards in place to protect you from unfair dismissal or discrimination made on the basis of your claim.

      Can I claim compensation following work in Scotland, if I now live outside of Scotland?

      Yes. Many of our claimants now live abroad in locations such as France, South Africa and Australia. If you worked in Scotland before you moved overseas, you can bring a claim for compensation in the usual way.

      If a family member has died as a result of an industrial disease, can we make a claim?

      It is possible to claim compensation on behalf of a deceased family member. However, the claim must be brought within three years of the date of death. Similarly, if the claimant dies during the course of the case, the family can continue with the claim on his or her behalf.

      However, if your family member has an industrial disease and later dies from an unrelated incident, you would have three years to claim in respect of the work related illness from the date they knew or ought to have known they were suffering from the condition, not from the date of the unrelated death.

      What are the time limits for industrial disease claims?

      You can make a claim up to three years from the date the you knew or ought to have known that you were suffering from a work-related illness, or three years from the date of last exposure to any substance or process which has caused the condition (whichever is the later date).

      Given that many industrial diseases take a long time to develop, it may be that you need to make a claim decades after the firm responsible for your illness has ceased to trade. But, as long as it is within three years of diagnosis of an industrial disease, it may still be possible to claim compensation when retired or no longer work for the former employer responsible for causing your illness.

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