Manual Handling Injuries

Claiming for injuries sustained while performing manual duties

There are numerous injuries resulting from manual handling accidents. The most common are injuries to your ligaments, muscles and discs, which happen more over time than in one single accident. People often damage these parts of the body as a result of lifting heavy items with a poor technique. Incorrect lifting damages your spine, ligaments and tendons due to forces of compression.

Frozen shoulder

A common manual handling injury is frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder is the medical term given to when your shoulder joint loses a significant amount of motion and ability, restricting you from being able to function as well as you normally would. This happens due to excessive pressure on the shoulder when handling objects of an unusual shape. Repetitive manual handling is a cause of the injury, however it is when you then start to move in an abnormal way that you suffer most pain.

Manual handling regulations

If you job involves manual handling your employer should carry out a risk assessment to reduce the risk of injury. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 act sets out what risks they should be aware of and how to deal with them. These measures include avoiding hazardous manual handling operations, assessing hazardous manual handling operations that can’t be avoided and reduce the risk of injury.

Get legal advice from a solicitor

If you have suffered from a manual handling injury it is recommended you seek the help from a professional solicitor to help your claim. They will have enough experience and know how to deal with your case and make the best efforts to win you compensation. To find an affordable expert personal injury solicitor, why not use our Find a Solicitor service.