Particularly in an office environment an injury such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) can be an uncomfortable, painful, and frustrating condition to face which can have long-lasting effects psychically, mentally, and also financially.
Particularly in an office environment an injury such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) can be an uncomfortable, painful, and frustrating condition to face which can have long-lasting effects psychically, mentally, and also financially.
You may have had to take time off work, invest in additional equipment or care and medication to better deal with the impact of the injury, or simply had to rely on others to help out more at home and at work.
If you have had to take time off or had to have extensive treatment or assistance for an injury caused by employer negligence, then you may be able to claim personal injury compensation to help get the support you need.
Claim Today has been a personal injury brand specialising in workplace and office accidents, including repetitive strain injury claims, for over 20 years and we have the experience and expertise to get you the personal injury compensation and support you need to look ahead to the future.
What is repetitive strain injury?
Repetitive strain injuries affect the nerves, muscles, and tendons and it is where repetitive action causes injuries such as carpel tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or vibration white-finger (VWF) syndrome to develop.
It’s often caused, as the name indicates, by consistent and repetitive actions, often seen in the hands. This can be from any type of repetitive movement including:
Symptoms
Symptoms of repetitive strain injuries vary, particularly as it depends on what condition has developed. However, the more common symptoms include pains, swelling, cramp, numbness and stiffness. This will most probably be around the affected muscle group where the actions are most in use.
Your rights and your employer’s responsibilities
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a term that covers various conditions caused by repeated movements or overuse of a body part, such as the shoulders, elbows, wrists or hands. RSI can cause pain, stiffness, tingling, numbness or swelling in the affected area. If you have developed RSI as a result of your work, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim against your employer. This is because your employer has a legal duty to provide you with a safe working environment and adequate training on how to use equipment properly. If your employer has breached this duty and caused you harm, you can seek compensation for your pain, suffering and loss of earnings. Repetitive strain injury claims can be complex and require expert legal advice. You should contact a solicitor who specialises in RSI claims as soon as possible to discuss your case and find out if you have a valid claim.
I don’t want to jeopardise my job my claiming…
Quite simply, you wouldn’t be putting your job at risk by claiming against your employer.
In the UK, there are strict employment laws in place stating that employers can not treat you any differently or dismiss you for bringing a claim against them.
In fact, all UK businesses are required to have employer’s liability insurance, which is likely to be what employer’s would use to handle your claim, safeguarding themselves in the event of a claim.
Do I have a claim?
If you were injured in a workplace incident and you believe that it falls under employer liability, then you might have a claim.
It is important to have as many details about the accident to hand as possible. This includes when and where the incident took place, details of those involved, and of any witnesses if you have any (including details of any CCTV that may be available).
We offer free impartial advice on whether you can make a claim either by completing our online form, or calling our claim team on 0800 29 800 29. Alternatively, request a callback on this page and we will call you back.
Frequently asked questions
Personal injury compensation can help ensure that you have what you need to plan for the future and put you back in a situation that is as similar as possible to before the incident.
Compensation is calculated to cover a number of factors including:
If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you are putting yourself in the best possible position both financially and in terms of finding the correct support going forward by enquiring about claiming personal injury compensation.
Our expert personal injury solicitors and experienced personal injury claim team will be able to breakdown what to expect from a claim and how it is calculated to ensure that any compensation you successfully claim puts you in the best position for now and for you and your family’s future.
There are three ways you can start your claim with Claim Today:
By contacting Claim Today, we will let you know whether you have a personal injury claim and give you the information you need to start a claim.
Should you claim with Claim Today, we will pass on your matter to one of our experienced and specialist personal injury solicitors to carry out your matter in a courteous and efficient manner.
As part of our commitment to keeping claims simple, we make personal injury claims on a no win no fee basis, removing the financial risk of making a claim. You will not need to pay your legal costs should your claim be unsuccessful, meaning that you can claim with no need to worry about the finances involved.
Our claim handlers will inform you whether you qualify for a no win no fee agreement and how much you would pay should your personal injury claim be successful (known as a success fee). This will never more than 25% including the price of after-the-event insurance, and is typically less than this.
Serious injuries are best identified by how long they’ve needed treatment for, if you are unable to return to work and how long you are unable to return to work, as well as if you need assistance in completing day-to-day tasks.
If your injury has impacted your life in a way that has set you back financially or it will do so in the future, then it is likely to be serious enough to enquire about making a claim.
The main things that you might be able to claim against are:
We do receive claim enquiries from people who are calling on behalf of somebody else, mainly parents on behalf of children, or spouses on behalf of their partners – particularly in cases of more serious injuries including comas and brain injuries.
You can certainly start the process on someone else’s behalf, and we will guide you through the steps needed to ensure that it is as simple as possible through this difficult time. You can start by using our online form, requesting a callback, or by calling us on 0800 29 800 29.
Under the upcoming personal injury reforms in 2020, a more claimants will have to go through the small claims court. Namely those whose injury claims from road traffic accidents are likely to recover £5,000, and £2,000 for other claims. The current threshold for small claims is £1,000.
Most firms will not be able to represent those who go through small claims due to the costs involved, meaning that you would have to take the claim on yourself. We may be able to assist you with making your application, to see if we can call us on 0800 29 800 29.
Claim Today has been a personal injury specialist brand for over twenty years, handling personal injury claims concerning injuries from road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, or accidents in public and shops.
It is our mission to ensure that everyone has access to legal assistance with their claims. Thousands of people have claimed personal injury compensation with us to help rebuild their lives and get the care and assistance they need.
We work with personal injury firms up and down the country to provide you with expert advice and a high-quality service so your claim is managed in the best way possible, suited to your needs and circumstances.
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