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Manual Handling Claims
How can I make a compensation claim for a manual handling at work accident ?
In just about every working environment there will be a risk of injury. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer from a work accident, which was not your fault, or even partly your fault, you may be able to claim for compensation.
It is an employers duty to provide adequate protection for employees against the risks, especially if their work involves heavy objects. Workers often suffer injury when there is a lack of protection or inadequate training on how to properly handle and lift heavy goods. Manual handling injuries are usually minor but some such accidents have caused serious injuries and even death.
If you’ve suffered an injury of this type at work, Grieves Solicitors is here to help. We can help you make a claim against your employers to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
For more information and to enquire for free, call 0800 0747 644 or completing our Free Online Enquiry.
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The Work Accident Claims team at Grieves Solicitors in Huddersfield and a leading Personal Injury Solicitors firm in Yorkshire and our Principal, Helen Grieves is accredited by the Law Society in personal injury.
Am I entitled to make a Manual Handling Claim?
The Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992 were imposed to protect employees from improperly handling objects in the workplace and to reduce the number of accidents each year.
The process of manual handling refers to more than just lifting and can include carrying, lowering, pushing and pulling.
Unfortunately, the Health and Safety Executive estimates that more than a third of all injuries reported in the workplace are as a result of manual handling, totalling up to a loss of five million working days each year.
Sadly, many employees fail to provide proper training on how to lift and carry heavy objects properly and some have even failed to provide the adequate equipment required for the task.
Common injuries from manual handling can include:
- Serious injuries to the back
- Muscular injuries
- Worsening of pre-existing conditions
- Upper and lower limb injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Soft tissue injuries to the wrists, arms, shoulders, necks or legs.
- Hernias
- Chronic Pain
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What does the compensation cover?
Financial compensation is awarded to victims of accidents to cover the costs of:
- Medical bills
- Loss of pay
- Rehabilitation costs
Additional compensation is also given to compensate for the potential long-term effects often associated with a serious accident, which can include injuries to your body, psychological damage and mental distress.
How much compensation will I get for a Manual Handling Claim?
The final valuation of your Compensation settlement for a Manual Handling injury will differ from case to case. Every case is as different as the individual who sustains the injury. The most important aspect for the courts to consider is the degree of injuries suffered and the extent to which your injuries will influence your ability to make a full recovery, lead an independent life and return to work.
Compensation awards comprise two elements:
- General Damages - to compensate for the loss of amenity, pain & suffering
- Special Damages - to compensate for financial losses or future costs incurred as a direct result of the injury
Our Accident at work Compensation Calculator will provide provisional guideline figures on how much compensation you may receive for the 'general damages' element of the final compensation award.
Why choose Grieves Solicitors?
With over 76 combined years of experience, Grieves Solicitors are a leading practice of Accident at Work Solicitors in Huddersfield.
We're proud of our friendly and professional service, our excellent record of success and the settlement amounts we have secured for our clients.
We regularly act for clients on work accident claims across Yorkshire and now cover the whole of England and Wales.
Our team of experienced Manual Handling Injury Claims Solicitors can support your needs wherever you live in England and Wales. We serve clients across the UK.
We specialise in no win no fee accidents at work claims, which means if you don't win, you won't have to pay.
We understand that making a claim may seem daunting at first, but we are happy to talk over those queries or concerns with you to allay any fears you may have about bringing a compensation claim.
We are only too happy to help.
Let Grieves Solicitors help you
Our experienced lawyers are committed to helping you receive the compensation you deserve. Contact our personal injury team today on 0800 0747 644 or completing our Free Online Enquiry and let us explain your rights and your options.
Mr H
The service has been brilliant from start to finish and I am extremely grateful for it.
I was initially in two minds whether to go for a claim and had no experience in this area but from the start Helen was extremely helpful and reassuring.
Please pass my thanks on to Nathan, Nadine and Emma too for their great service and support.
I will certainly recommend you guys.
Thanks again Helen, I really appreciate it.
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