What are your employer’s duties?
Employers retain a legal obligation to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries far as possible. Their duties are covered under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 199 (amended).
Personal Injury
Manual Handling Claims
If you have suffered from manual handling injuries at work and someone else is to blame, you may be able to claim compensation. Our specialist solicitors are experienced in dealing with manual handling accident claims. We have the knowledge and many years of experience necessary to win your case.
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What are manual handling injuries?
Manual handling injuries are injuries caused by carrying, lifting, lowering, pulling or pushing loads. Manual handling injuries can also be caused by repetitive actions such as repeated lifting, cutting, clipping, or even using a keyboard.
Types of injuries include repetitive strain disorders and damage to the back, arms, legs, neck and joints. This can result in extensive pain and temporary or permanent incapacity.
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- Prevent Injuries: Avoid manual handling when possible and assess risks before tasks.
- Training: Provide specific manual handling training for employees.
- Carry out a risk assessment before manual handling is undertaken.
- Consider the capability of individual staff to carry out manual handling tasks.
- Equipment: Ensure proper equipment is available and well-maintained.
- Workplace Modifications: Adjust the environment to minimise awkward lifting and reduce travel distances.
- Work Conditions: Create a conducive workspace with adequate space, lighting, and temperature.
- Scheduling: Organise work to avoid tight deadlines and allow for breaks to prevent straining injuries.
- Consider the manual handling risks to employees who are not working on the premises.
- Record Keeping: Keep accurate records of manual handling injuries and incidents.
How much can a manual handling claim cost?
At Davisons Law, we can work for you on a No Win, No Fee basis. This means there are no legal costs for you to pay for representation if we do not win your case.
Choosing a No Win, No Fee arrangement over a ‘pay as you go’ solicitor is advisable.
With No Win, No Fee, there is no financial risk to you in relation to legal costs and insurance can be obtained to cover the cost of expenses.
How much can you claim for a manual handling injury?
The level of compensation for a work accident claim depends upon the severity of your injury, the length of time it will take you to recover, and the impact on your life.
Compensation for manual handling accidents can be up to £4,380 for mental anguish and over £151,000 for a severe back injury.
Legal advice for manual handling injuries
Our experienced personal injury solicitors have a successful track record in recovering the maximum amount of compensation for manual handling injury claims. We provide a high-quality legal service, usually on a No Win, No Fee basis.
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Manual Handling Claims FAQs
In the UK, the typical time frame for filing a manual handling claim, similar to most personal injury claims, is usually three years from the date of the incident or from when you first realised you had sustained an injury.
Manual handling injuries involve back strains, muscle strains, knee injuries, repetitive strain injuries (RSI), and cuts or bruises.