Manual Handling Injury Claims Guide
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A Guide To Manual Handling Injury Claims
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s workplace safety watchdog, 17% of all reported non-fatal workplace injuries are caused by manual handling. This makes it the second most common cause of injuries at work, and while not all of these injuries will result in claims, some will. So, if you’re looking for information on manual handling injury claims, you’re likely not alone.
In this guide, we will tell you everything that you need to know about claiming accident at work compensation, from when you could be eligible to claim to how our expert solicitors can help. We also share the different forms of compensation you could be awarded, as well as evidence that could help support your case.
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Can I Make A Manual Handling Injury Claim?
If you were injured because your employer failed to keep you safe by not adhering to their duty of care, then you could make a manual handling injury claim.
All employers owe their employees a duty of care. This means they need to do everything they can, within reason, to keep you safe at work, per the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA).
Additionally, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 provides guidance to employers on how to assess, reduce and avoid the risk of injury from manual handling tasks.
For example, if your employer asks you to lift and carry a heavy load without undertaking a risk assessment, this could cause a knee injury. If you can prove that the knee injury wouldn’t have happened if they had undertaken a risk assessment, then you could make an accident at work claim.
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Can Self-Employed Workers Make A Claim?
Yes, you can still claim if you are self-employed. Under Section 4 of the HASAWA, employers still owe a duty of care to people who aren’t technically their employees, but use their premises as a place of work.
For example, if you are a self-employed construction worker, you are still owed a duty of care by those responsible on the building site. So if the foreman of the site asked you to carry a heavy crate without performing a risk assessment, and this caused you to suffer a back injury, you could still make a claim.
To learn more about making manual handling claims while self-employed, contact our team today.
Will My Employer Have To Pay For My Compensation?
A lot of people are hesitant to claim compensation because they’re worried that their employers will have to pay it out-of-pocket. This can especially be concerning for those who work for small businesses, or those who work with family or friends. But there’s no need to worry: your compensation comes from their insurance, not their personal funds.
All employers are legally required to have Employers’ Liability insurance, with coverage of at least £5 million. This is where your compensation will come from if you make a successful accident at work claim.
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How Could I Suffer A Manual Handling Injury?
There are many ways that a manual handling injury could occur, including:
- A worker in a warehouse is asked to move a heavy box, but their employer did not provide adequate training. This causes them to lift it in the wrong way, resulting in a serious back injury.
- Your employer knows you have a pre-existing knee condition, but they don’t perform a risk assessment before asking you to move equipment around the office. This causes your condition to get even worse, and results in you being unable to work.
- Your employer needs to move a crate that is too heavy to be moved individually. Instead of providing proper equipment, like a palette truck, they ask you to move it by hand. This causes you to lose your grip, dropping it on your foot and fracturing multiple toes.
These are only a few examples of potential manual handling injury claims. If you’d like to find out whether or not you could make an accident at work claim, contact our team today.
The Most Common Types Of Manual Handling Injury
Some examples of common types of manual handling injuries can include:
- Fractures and broken bones
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Foot injuries, including ankle and toe injuries
- Slipped discs
- Soft tissue injuries
- Bruises and contusions
- Cuts and lacerations
- Head injuries
- Back injuries
- Knee injuries
No matter how major or minor your injuries are, we are here to help. Get in touch today to get started on your accident at work claim, or keep reading for more information.
How Much Manual Handling Compensation Could I Get?
You could get manual handling compensation for both your physical and mental injuries, and the financial effects of these injuries. To address these different kinds of harm, compensation is split into two headings: General damages, and special damages.
Every successful claimant will receive general damages. This heading covers your injuries, and the effect that they’ve had on your daily life. This is also known as loss of amenity, or loss of enjoyment.
Can I Claim For Any Lost Wages?
Yes, you can claim back your lost wages and other financial losses caused by your injuries. These come under the head of your claim known as special damages. This heading can also help you cover the cost of:
- Childcare
- Mobility aids
- Travel
- Medical expenses, like prescriptions
- Domestic help
- Full-time nursing care
Interim Payments
In some cases of serious injuries, you may be entitled to an interim payment. This is essentially an advance on your compensation, and because of this, they are only awarded to those with a very high chance of succeeding in their claims.
To receive an interim payment, you need to apply to the Court and provide proof that the money is necessary. For example, it may be necessary to pay for immediate medical costs. You cannot receive an interim payment if you do not need the money for immediate and necessary costs. If you do receive an interim payment, this will be deducted from your final compensation payment.
Contact our team today to learn more about manual handling injury claims, or keep reading to learn about our personal injury compensation calculator.
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Take a look at our compensation calculator to get a broad idea of what an accident at work payout could look like. The figures used in this calculator are taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), which is a document that provides guideline compensation brackets for different injuries and illnesses.
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Please note that these are not guaranteed amounts, and that this calculator doesn’t take special damages into account. Contact our team today to learn more about compensation in manual handling injury claims.
Can I Be Sacked Or Punished For Making A Claim?
No, you can’t be sacked or punished directly for making a claim. This is because, if you can prove that negligence occurred, you have a legal right to pursue compensation. Your employer cannot legally obstruct this right by punishing or firing you for pursuing it.
However, if you were partially responsible for the accident, then you may be subject to disciplinary action. This will depend on how your accident happened, and whether you acted irresponsibly or committed any misconduct.
If you have any other concerns about the claims process, speak to a member of our team today.
How Can I Make A Manual Handling Claim?
There are a few steps that you can take to prepare for making a claim, but one of the most important steps in the accident at work claims process is collecting evidence. This step is crucial, because you need to be able to prove that negligence occurred.
To support your claim, you can use evidence like:
- Photographs of your injuries
- Pictures of the accident site
- Accident book logs
- Medical records or other documentation that shows how severely you were harmed
- The contact details of witnesses, allowing their statements to be taken later
- CCTV footage, if the accident was caught on camera
One of the benefits of working with our solicitors is that they can help you strengthen your claim with evidence. Contact us today to get started, or keep reading to learn more about how we can help.
No Win No Fee Manual Handling Injury Claims
So, why choose us? At No Win No Fee Solicitors Co., we put our clients at the forefront of everything we do. Our client-focused approach has helped us recover over £80 million worth of compensation for clients all over the country, and we’re here for you, too.
Our solicitors provide expert and high-quality legal help under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This is a kind of No Win No Fee agreement that allows you to work with a solicitor without paying any upfront or ongoing fees for their work. Plus, if your claim fails, then you don’t pay anything at all for their work.
Instead, your solicitor will take a success fee if you win your claim. This fee is taken from your compensation as a small percentage, though this percentage is capped by law, ensuring that you keep the larger share of what you receive.
When you choose to work with one of our solicitors, we’ll be here from start to finish, from your first free consultation with one of our expert advisors all the way up to negotiating your settlement with a dedicated solicitor from our team.
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We are here to help. Get in touch today to learn more about us or get started on your accident at work claim by:
- Calling us on 0333 091 8598
- Using the live chat feature
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More Information
To learn more about making a compensation claim:
- Learn how to make a dog bite compensation claim
- Find out how to make a road traffic accident claim
- Get help with making a burn injury compensation claim
Or, for further resources:
- Information on manual handling at work from the HSE
- Learn about musculoskeletal injuries from NHS England
- Get information on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from GOV.UK
Thank you for reading our guide to manual handling injury claims.
