We are personal injury solicitors claiming compensation for work related rotator cuff tears. Catherine Smith is a solicitor with experience in claiming compensation for the pain and loss of earnings associated with rotator cuff tears. She introduces our no win no fee service in this video.

Read more about work induced rotator cuff tears below, or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us a question or to get started making a claim.

Claim Compensation For Rotator Cuff Tears Caused By Work

Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common types of shoulder injury, especially in the workplace. The rotator cuff is made up of a group of four tendons and various muscles surrounding the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff provides the joint with strength and stability, and controls its range of mobility, particularly rotation. Rotator cuff tears can cause serious functional impairment in both the working and domestic life for an injured person. With the most severe 'full thickness' rotator cuff tears, arthroscopic (keyhole) or open surgery may be required to repair the damage. A residual weakness in the shoulder may also persist.

Symptoms Of Rotator Cuff Tears

A rotator cuff tear normally refers to a supraspinatus tendon (32% of partial tears) followed by the infraspinatus tendon (30%). Rotator cuff tears are defined medically as either partial (minor) thickness or full (complete) thickness, representing the extent of the damage done to the tendon. When tendons in the rotator cuff are torn they become inflamed, and scar tissue forms around the shoulder joint, causing stiffness and loss of mobility. Apart from reduced movement, an injured person is likely to experience pain and weakness when lifting the arm above shoulder level, or extending it. Pain is worse at night, often causing sleeping difficulties that may persist for weeks or months.

What Causes Rotator Cuff Tears At Work?

Rotator Cuff Tears From Falls & Lifting At Work

Among workers under 40 years of age, rotator cuff tears are normally the result of a sudden traumatic injury caused by an accident in the workplace. This may be a fall at work where the impact on landing has been directly sustained by the shoulder or hands. Lifting at work is another common cause of rotator cuff tears, especially when loads are being lifted, carried or supported above shoulder level. Lifting injuries occur most often in environments where workers are asked to carry excessively heavy or awkward loads, and where such weights are lifted in confined spaces.

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Rotator Cuff Tears From Repetitive Strain At Work

Overuse of the shoulder can also cause repetitive strain injuries to develop in the joint, including torn rotator cuffs from deterioration in the strength and flexibility of the tendons over time. Poor posture may also place strain on the muscles and tendons in the shoulder, damaging them progressively. Given the many potential causes of this type of injury it is not surprising that our lawyers are often asked; can I claim compensation for a rotator cuff tear caused by my work? The answer is usually yes. However, every case is different and we advise that you contact one of our work injury solicitors for specialist legal advice that you can rely upon.

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Responsibilities Of Employers To Prevent Rotator Cuff Tears

Health and Safety legislation requires employers to take all reasonable measures to minimise the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace. They must provide a safe premises for workers, as well as enforce a safe system of work. Manual handling tasks must be risk assessed, and there are strict weight limits and other prohibitions regarding loads that may be lifted and carried by workers. Workers must also be fully trained in safe lifting techniques. Where work is repetitive, management must ensure that workers take adequate breaks, and are not required to work excessively long shifts. Workplace ergonomics must also be assessed by management to minimise the risks posed by repetitive strain injuries.

Rotator Cuff Tear Injury Compensation Claims

Our clients often ask us, is it possible for me to claim rotator cuff tear compensation from my employer? The answer is usually yes. Provided your claim relates to an accident that has taken place in the last three years, we can represent you on a No Win No Fee basis. You are assured of keeping 100% of any compensation awarded, with no deductions. In the event that your compensation claim is successful our fees are paid by the losing party to the claim. The vast majority of the claims we take on are successful, and where they are not we will charge you nothing.

Bartletts Solicitors have been protecting and supporting clients for 150 years and enjoy a reputation nationwide for trusted legal advice. We are specialists in shoulder injury and rotator cuff tear compensation claims, having successfully represented injured employees across a range of industries. Call us today on 0800 158 2454 for a free consultation regarding your case or to begin a claim. You can also contact us for free legal advice via our new Live Chat function.