We are solicitors that have experience at claiming compensation for work accidents such as back injuries from lifting. Catherine Smith introduces our service in this video.

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No Win No Fee Solicitors Claiming For Work Related Lifting Injuries

Manual handling injuries particularly effect the lower back. A fractured vertebrae or disc can lead to ongoing disabilities as well as severe pain. Compensation awards in this area will be between £24,750 and £44,500. At the lower end of the scale, a strain or sprain in the back that heals fully within about 2 years will result in awards of up to £5,000. Where the healing process takes up to about 5 years, the maximum awards would be £8,000. Manual handling can also cause other injuries to the upper body, such as a dislocated shoulder, which would result in compensation awards of between £8,100 and £12,250. For a severe crush injury to the feet, resulting in permanent pain or disability, compensation awards will be between £53,500 and £70,000. A simple fracture of one or more toes, where a full recovery is made within a short period of time would lead to a maximum of £3,500 being awarded.

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Manual Handling Injury Compensation Case Study 1

SITUATION: Mr Ford received £5,000 in compensation for his personal injury claim together with reimbursement of all of his loss of earnings whilst of he was unable to work. Mr Ford was a delivery driver. During the course of his employment he was required to lift large heavy blocks of cheese into restaurants. These cheeses would weigh in excess of 25 kilograms. Mr Ford had unfortunately not received any Manual Handling Training from his employers and was not shown how to lift from his lorry. In addition they did not provide Mr Ford with a colleague to assist him with his deliveries and lifting or any mechanical assistance to lift the heavy cheese. During the course of his employment he was lifting a block of cheese and sustained a back injury.

RESULT: Mr Ford required considerable time off work. He was without any income during this period and was understandably worried about not having any income. Mr Ford was put in touch with the Personal Injury Department of Bartletts Solicitors. Bartletts obtained an admission of liability from Mr Ford's employers through their Insurance company and obtained an interim payment for Mr Ford to cover his claim for loss of earnings whilst Mr Ford whilst he underwent a much needed course of physiotherapy. Mr Ford was examined by an Orthopaedic expert and eventually he made a recovery from the injuries he sustained.

Manual Handling Injury Compensation Case Study 2

SITUATION: Mr Samuel was moving loads of bricks around his factory workplace by himself. No mechanical assistance was provided, nor were any other employees provided to help him move these loads. Mr Samuel was doing this job for two months, 5 days a week, and eventually his back gave way and he collapsed onto the factor floor. His employer later admitted that they had been aware of the weight of these loads (over 40kg), but had not risk assessed the task so as to minimise the chance of injury to the lowest level that was practicable.

RESULT: As a result of the accident, Mr Samuel was unable to work for nine months and incurred travel expenses to see consultants at various regional hospitals. Mr Samuel was paid in full by his employer after three months, but was suffering financial hardship due to his initial loss of earnings. Due to these circumstances, Mr Samuel decided to bring a claim for personal injury and contacted Bartletts Solicitors who contact his employer within a week of Mr Samuel's instruction. Mr Samuel received £9,200 compensation within 14 months of his accident.

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