For a repetitive strain injury compensation claim come to experts in the field Oakwood.

Repetitive strain injuries can be caused by many different situations. Manual factory and office workers can suffer from repetitive strain injuries.

Some of these injuries in offices are caused by ergonomically poorly designed equipment. Correct positioning of keyboards and computer screens can do wonders in the first instance to prevent a repetitive strain injury becoming serious.

The heavy lifting on a daily basis can cause back injuries which can be both severe and permanent.

Manual handling relates to the moving of items either by lifting lowering carrying pushing or pulling. But it’s not just a case of ‘pulling something’ due to the weight of the item although this can be a cause of injury.

Injuries can be caused because of the amount of times you have to pick up or carry an item the distance you are carrying it the height you are picking it up from or putting it down at (picking it up from the floor putting it on a shelf above shoulder level) and any twisting bending stretching or other awkward posture you may get in whilst doing a task.

Manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work and causes over a third of all workplace injuries which include work related Musculoskeletal Disorders such as upper and lower limb pain/disorders joint and repetitive strain injuries of various seriousness. If you have suffered from a repetitive strain injury and need financial recompense; Oakwood can help you to make a compensation claim.

Mrs H from Bournemouth had some training materials which she had to take out regularly the box containing these training items was heavy and our client eventually injured her back.

Oakwood has dedicated repetitive strain injury lawyers on hand to help you get the compensation money you deserve.

Employers of any size of organisation or company has got to by law arrange for a plan which identifies and tries to ameliorate all identified risks. A health and safety policy must be in place in every workplace taking into account the aforementioned risks. This policy should mention all the provisions which that company makes to protect their employees? health and safety.

This policy should be available for all employees to view and comment on at all times. The provisions which are mentioned in the health and safety policy document should all be able to be seen by employees.

If as an employee you feel that your employer has failed to either act or they have been negligent by an inaction which could reasonably have been predicted to cause an accident then you can take legal action to get compensation. Oakwood can provide detailed legal advice on the circumstances of your case.

Further reading

Repetitive strain injury – Oakwood Solicitors

WHAT TO DO NEXT

We can take on your case on a no win no fee basis to get you the compensation you deserve. If you need repetitive strain injury compensation claim solicitors at Oakwood call on 0113 200 9720 to start your claim today.