We are solicitors that have obtained compensation for office workers who have suffered injury due to poorly laid out workstations. Catherine Smith introduces our no win no fee service in this short video.

Read about a man who claimed compensation for working long hours at his workstation below or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us can I claim compensation for injury caused by working too long at my office desk?

Compensation For Office Worker Suffering From Repetitive Strain

Case Study - Mr Ahmed

Mr Ahmed worked as a web designer for a respected homeware company, where he was involved in time sensitive technical projects that required long hours at his workstation in front of a computer screen. After working for weeks on one particular project, Mr Ahmed developed constant pain in his back, shoulders and neck, that forced him to take time off work and visit his GP, who diagnosed an upper limb disorder caused by repetitive strain injury. Mr Ahmed was ultimately unable to return to work on the web design project, and lost considerable earnings as a result. Many months later he was still experiencing aches and pains in his upper body, and was restricted in the amount of time he could spend using computers.

Our Legal Advice

Mr Ahmed contacted Bartletts Solicitors having read an article on our website concerning the effects of workstation ergonomics on the upper body, and the responsibilities of employers in this area. We agreed to represent him on a no win no fee basis, and wrote to his employer, pointing out that Mr Ahmed was expected to work very long hours at his workstation in the office, often late into the night. Despite this however, Mr Ahmed’s chair was not height-adjustable. This meant that he was seated too low, constantly having to look up at the screen, placing continual strain on his back, neck and shoulders. His employer had therefore failed to risk assess ergonomic factors in the workplace, and this had caused Mr Ahmed to develop chronic pain in his upper body. After liability was accepted by the employer’s insurers, Mr Ahmed received £3,500 in compensation.

Find Out More About: Claiming Compensation For Repetitive Strain Injuries

Bartletts Solicitors are specialists in repetitive strain 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.