Manual Handling Personal Injury Claims
Injuries and accidents caused by manual handling can lead to pain, suffering, considerable time off work and expensive rehabilitation. Apart from physical pain and emotional trauma, the victim as well as the family may also have to suffer financial losses for medical care and assistance.
Depending on the severity of the injury, the victim may be forced to give up work or change occupation. This can lead to loss of earnings or loss of employment. This can further affect the victim and the family’s standard of living and quality of life.
According to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, it is the duty of every employer to protect workers from risks of accidents and injuries arising out of manual handling practices at the workplace.
According to these regulations, the duties of employers include:
- carrying out risk assessments of all manual handling practices and procedures
- reviewing workplace policies
- taking steps to minimise risks of injuries
- eliminating unnecessary manual handling procedures
- providing general indications relating to the weight of load
Making Manual Handling Personal Injury Claims
If you have suffered injuries as a result of a manual handling accident, we can help you make a manual handling personal injury claim. If your injury occurred within the last three years and if you would like to find out whether or you are entitled to claim for compensation, simply complete our online application form.
If you have a valid accident at work claim, we will handle it on a risk free No Win No Fee basis which means that there will be no cost to you. In addition, you will get a 100% compensation guarantee.
