We are solicitors with experience in suing for neck pain from work. Catherine Smith has experience with injuries that cause neck pain, and introduces our no win no fee service in this video.

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Suing For Neck Pain From Work

Between a half and two thirds of us will experience neck pain at some point during our working lives according to medical studies, caused mainly by our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Neck pain usually involves discomfort in the muscles, dull aching and a limited range of mobility. This is normally the result of the neck having been suddenly jolted or twisted, often referred to as a 'cricked' neck. Most incidences of neck pain clear up fully within a few weeks, however it is possible that the pain will be ongoing or recurring, defined as chronic when the problem last over 3 months.

Common Injuries Causing Neck Pain

Different Types Of Neck Pain At Work

Damage to soft tissues in the neck is usually the result of an abrupt twisting or jarring motion, that over-stretches or tears muscles, tendons and ligaments. Whiplash from motor vehicles accidents is the prime example of the kind of force necessary to damage the neck in this manner. In other instances, shoulder and back injuries may also cause pain to radiate up to the neck, as can trauma to the jaw, elbows and upper arms. Most cases of neck pain are classified as 'non-specific', where the cause of the pain is unclear. Stress and tension are known to be two factors in the development of neck pain, as the muscles are permanently contracted, and therefore more susceptible to injury.

Typical Causes Of Neck Pain At Work

A person's natural reaction when they slip, trip or fall is to extend their arms to break the impact on landing. This leads to trauma reverberating up the arms to the shoulders and neck. A worker may also injure their neck while lifting or transporting heavy loads, or performing a physically demanding task for an extended period without sufficient breaks. Repetitive actions in the workplace can place constant strain on the upper body and cause neck pain. This could be a supermarket worker repetitively bending to lift and stack products for example. Repetitive tensing of the neck muscles at work can also cause neck pain. Computer workers are at particular risk, as they will often be in front of a screen for the majority of their waking hours.

Responsibilities Of Employers To Prevent Neck Pain Among Workers

Working practices must be regularly and comprehensively risk assessed by employers to reduce the risk of injuries among workers. Employers are legally obliged to provide staff with training in areas such as safe manual handling. Employers must further ensure that workstations are ergonomically suitable for individual workers, to reduce tension placed on their back, neck and shoulders. Neck pain at work can be the beginning of long term neck problems, which may cause ongoing pain and suffering, as well as loss of earnings due to time off work. Where this is the result of an employer's negligence in failing to provide a safe premises or system of work, a claim for compensation may be brought against them.

The Benefits Of Using A Firm Of No Win No Fee Solicitors

Work Neck Pain Compensation Claims

Our clients often ask us, is it possible for me to claim work neck pain 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 neck pain 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.