Work Lifting Injury Claims
Suffered injuries as a result of performing lifting and manual handling tasks at work? If you have, you may be eligible to make work lifting injury claims.
In the UK, more than 10 million working days are lost every year as a result of workers sustaining lifting injuries. Back injuries are the most common type of lifting injuries which workers suffer as a result of performing heavy lifting and manual handling tasks. Heavy lifting and manual handling refers to moving loads from one place to another using man power. It can either include lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying. According to the health and safety executive, lifting and manual handling injuries account for more than one third of all the injuries suffered in workplaces.
No matter how minor or major the injuries are, it is important for you to seek legal advice and consider putting up work lifting injury claims.
Common Types of Lifting Injuries
Some of the common types of lifting injuries at work which can give rise to potential work lifting injury claims include:
- back injuries
- neck injuries
- sprains and strains
- fractures or broken bones
- hernia
- arm or shoulder injuries
Who Is At Risk of Lifting Injuries?
People who work in almost any kind of industry are affected by lifting and manual handling injuries. However, those who carry out lifting and manual handling tasks on a regular basis are more at risk. Workers who are employed in the construction industry, farms, factories, warehouses and shops are mostly exposed to working conditions which can cause lifting injuries.
In the UK, it is estimated that close to 50 percent of lifting and manual handling injuries occur in office environments where workers are required to perform lifting work on a regular basis. Office workers are at a risk of sustaining lifting injuries from carrying heavy folders or by performing simple tasks such as moving filing cabinets.
Any kind of job where workers are required to bend, lift or perform manual handling tasks puts them at a risk of sustaining work lifting injuries.
Make A Work Lifting Injury Claim
Lifting injuries can result in pain and disabilities as well. For this reason, it is important that you start a work lifting injury claim if you believe your employer is responsible for your condition.
At Personalinjuryclaim.co.uk, we have expert accident at work claim solicitors who can help you make work lifting injury claims. We can handle your claim using a No Win No Fee scheme and also offer 100% compensation if you have a successful claim.
To find out more information about making work lifting injury claims, simply submit your details through our online claim form.
