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Manual Handling Injury Claims

 

Manual handling injuries are common across many workplaces – and they can be both painful and distressing. We could help if you’ve been hurt when lifting or carrying a load for work.

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Manual Handling Injury Claims


A manual handling accident can leave you with painful injuries if you haven’t been given the correct training.

 

Suffering an accident at work can be devastating to your health and the rest of your life. If you can’t work, you might be wondering how you’ll pay your bills and take care of your family. You might also worry about the effects of making a claim against your employer.

 

At Work Accident Claims, we are specialists who know the law and can help you get back on your feet. We can help you cover any loss of earnings you’ve experienced while avoiding any negative consequences. Just get in touch today to find out how we can take the stress out of making an accident at work claim.

What is manual handling?

 

Manual handling is a common task in many manufacturing and labour-intense jobs. It can be applied to a wide range of activities, which require a person to lift, lower, push, pull or carry loads.

 

Types of manual handling injuries

 

Incorrect manual handling can cause work-related musculoskeletal injuries, like:

 

  • Injury and pain to arms, legs and joints
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Back pain and injury
  • Cuts, bruises and fractures
  • Neck pain
  • Muscular damage

  • EMPLOYEE SAFETY

    Your claim will be against the insurer, not the business. As such you are protected and cannot be dismissed for making a claim.

  • DUTY OF CARE

    By making a claim you are helping to build a safer workplace for your colleagues in the future. Protecting your employers from future claims.

  • INTERIM PAYMENTS

    Our work accident specialists will talk to you about the help available to ease the financial burdens you may have whilst you are recovering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can I claim against?

Your employer has a duty of care to look after you and prevent accidents occurring, as you perform your job. Risk assessments should be carried out, to evaluate the possible causes of harm and precautions should be taken to prevent manual handling hazards.

If you are injured as a result of a work activity, you may be able to make a manual handling injury claim against your employer.

Find out more about making a claim here.

What safety measures should my employers have for manual handling?

Employers have a legal obligation under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risk to employees from the manual handling of loads.

 

Having done a risk assessment to identify possible hazards, your employer should consider factors such as:

 

  • Training requirements on the use of equipment and manual handling techniques for lifting and moving objects.
  • Can manual handling be avoided completely?
  • Can any assistive machinery, such as hoists or conveyor belts, be used to help lift heavy loads?
  • Can large loads be split down?
  • How many people are needed to lift the required amount?
  • Can changes be made to the environment, to avoid unnecessary risk?
How much compensation will I receive for a manual handling injury?

This very much depends on the extent of your injuries and the impact is it likely to have on your life. The severity and degree of pain, as well as any ongoing symptoms and recovery time is all taken into account. As an example, a straightforward hernia tends to be awarded £2,980 to £6,330 and ‘minor’ back injuries up to £10,970.

For a clearer idea of what you might be entitled to, get in touch with the team here at Work Accident Claims.

Is there a time limit for making a claim?

Claims for accidents at work should generally be made within three years of the accident or injury taking place. But give us a call to discuss your individual circumstances.

I think I have a claim, what do I do next?

Just get in touch for a free, no-obligation discussion about your situation. You can give us a call or request a callback at the top of the screen. Or you might prefer to start your claim online.