We are solicitors that obtain compensation for any office worker who has suffered a back injury at work. Catherine Smith introduces our no win no fee service in this video.

Read about our client who injured his back whilst moving his office belongings below, or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us can I claim compensation for an injured back from an office move?

Office Worker Compensated For A Back Injury

Case Study - Mr Wright

Mr Wright was employed by a company that moved offices shortly after he began working for them. During the removal process, he was asked to lift and carry heavy boxes of files, dispose of rubbish bags and move furniture. Mr Wright strained his back while lifting a desk into the back of a van, and was later driven home by a colleague. The following morning he was in considerable pain, and could not stand up straight. He saw his GP, who informed him that he had partially torn muscles in his lower back (lumbar). Ms Wright required 3 weeks off work to recuperate, and had difficulty carrying out daily tasks during that time. He was also only on a temporary contract with the company, the length of which meant that he was not entitled to sick pay during his absence.

Our Legal Advice

Mr Wright felt that he had been unfairly treated by his company, and got in touch with Bartletts Solicitors for free legal advice. He asked how much compensation can I claim for injuring my back during an office move? We assessed the likely damages that he would receive and then agreed to represent him on a no win no fee basis in bringing a compensation claim against his employer. We wrote to them pointing out that the removal procedure had not been properly risk assessed, and it was unfair to expect employees to carry out heavy manual handling work which they were not trained to do. No training in safe lifting techniques or specialist lifting equipment had been provided, and this had created a situation where it was reasonably likely that an employee would injure themselves. Following negotiations, the company’s insurers admitted liability, and Mr Wright received £3,600 in compensation for his injury.

Find Out More About: Claiming Compensation For Back Injuries At Work

Bartletts Solicitors are specialists in back injury compensation claims. You can claim damages for pain and suffering, as well as any expenses related to your injury, including the cost of medical treatment. We work on a no win no fee basis meaning if you win your case you keep 100% of damages awarded, and if you lose you do not pay a penny.