We have lawyers that understand how tennis elbow arises in the workplace and are able to successfully claim compensation for this injury. Ms Smith introduces our no win no fee service that covers tennis elbow claims in this video.

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Tennis Elbow Compensation

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a repetitive strain injury (RSI) condition, where the tendons in the outer elbow become torn, inflamed, painful and stiff. This is often caused by repetitive actions in the workplace, which place excessive strain on tendons in the elbow, damaging them over time. Tiny tears will cause gradual deterioration in their strength and flexibility, increasing the risk of a complete rupture in the future. It is estimated that around 3% of the population will be affected by tennis elbow at some point during their lives. Though the condition is normally easy to treat, in a minority of cases it may last for over a year, and may leave a residual weakness in the elbow joint.

Which Workers May Develop Tennis Elbow?

Professions involving repetitive physical actions and motions using the hands, wrists and forearms, including twisting, lifting and gripping, have the highest incidence rates of tennis elbow among workers. A few examples of these are:

Tennis Elbow - Typical Symptoms

It is estimated that around 90% of people affected by tennis elbow make a full recovery within a year. The symptoms of the condition may however seriously affect a person's ability to perform everyday tasks in the meantime. Apart from pain and stiffness in the elbow joint, tennis elbow will also cause loss of grip to some degree. This may inhibit a person's ability to work, as they may have difficulty lifting or typing for example. Opening doors and using a knife and fork may become difficult, or temporarily impossible to perform. Lifting any weight will also be likely to cause the condition to worsen.

Tennis Elbow - Medical Treatment

Physiotherapy aimed at strengthening the muscles and injections of cortisone (steroid) are regularly used to treat tennis elbow. In extreme cases surgery may be required, and is generally successful, though this is a last resort option, that doctors will only consider after 6 months or a year from the date of diagnosis. Anti-inflammatory analgesics (painkillers) may be prescribed, and the regular application of ice packs to the elbow joint recommended. Successful treatment usually involves a combination of these factors.

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Claiming Compensation For Work Related Tennis Elbow

Employers have a duty of care to protect the health of their workers as far as reasonably possible. They must ensure that a safe system of work is in place, that minimises the risk of repetitive strain injury conditions such as tennis elbow developing. This will include risk assessing tasks, ensuring employees take regular breaks, and providing training in safe lifting techniques. Where tennis elbow is caused by the negligence of an employer an injured person may consider making a claim for compensation. Damages for tennis elbow may be up to £8,000, as well as extra amount to cover factors such as loss of earnings and the cost of medical treatment.

Bartletts Solicitors are specialists in the field of tennis elbow compensation claims. 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.