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Forklift Truck Accident

Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that a fatality involving a forklift truck occurs once every six weeks. Many more suffer very serious injuries and could make a claim for forklift truck accident compensation.

Although forklift trucks can be very useful pieces of work equipment they are also very dangerous and are to blame for more serious accidents at work than cars and HGV’s combined.

Further statistics from the HSE show that every day of the year a British worker needs hospital treatment after being injured in a forklift accident.

Research shows that approximately two thirds of forklift truck accidents cause injury to someone other than the driver of the fork lift truck. This means that anyone working near a forklift truck or anyone visiting an area where a forklift truck is in use could be at risk of injury.

Members of the public are at risk of being injured by a forklift truck whilst visiting DIY stores, garden centres or warehouses open to the public where they are used regularly.

Repetitive Strain Injury

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Repetitive Strain Injury

Repetitive strain injury or RSI is a result of certain repeated physical movements which cause permanent damage to nerves, muscles and other soft body tissue. Repetitive strain injury can happen across a variety of tasks across a variety of industries. Some repetitive work may require certain body parts and hence, certain muscles to be under stress for an elongated period of time over and over. This may not allow muscles to rest sufficiently before resuming the same activity again and cause muscle fatigue as energy from the body is depleted and metabolic waste is accumulated. This causes temporary or permanent damage to the muscles. Many occupations force a certain activity or lifestyle that does not have enough ergonomic care in the tasks needed to be performed each day. Repetitive stress injuries are typically a result of the same. Especially with the increased use of computers and keyboards that allow faster typing results in many such injuries to hands and arms. Some warehousing jobs need lifting of heavy items regularly. Several sales jobs may need employees to be on the phone for long times leading to holding the phone between neck and shoulder for long. All such activities can be the cause of RSI injuries. If suffering, there will be short bursts of severe pain in the back, neck, arms, shoulders, wrists or hands depending on the muscle under stress; the pain will get more intense while pursuing the activity and will eventually make the person feel weak and lose endurance.

Repetitive Strain Injury

At Fastinjuryclaims, we have handled a substantial number of RSI claims and can help you identify if your employment has resulted in a repetitive strain injury. As per UK laws, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992 mandates all employers to ensure their employees are assessed to risk of RSI and relevant precaution and preventive measures taken to avoid them. We will take upon us to prove for your repetitive strain injury compensation claim that your employer knew of the risks associated with the work but did not take enough steps to counter repetitive stress injury prevention. Our repetitive strain Injury claims accredited experts will help you feel the negligence of your employer has resulted in causing you distress on account of an RSI; we will help you claim a rightfully deserved claim.

Workplace Compensation

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Workplace Compensation

Workplace compensation is the financial support given as reparation for an injury suffered at the workplace. You have the right to work in a safe environment and it is the responsibility of your employer to provide you that. If, however, you get injured at work do not look far. Simply contact us to file your workplace compensation claim and we will ensure that you get adequate workplace injury compensation. Firstly, you need to know if you are eligible for workplace injury compensation. All those injured at work are not automatically entitled to workers’ compensation or workplace compensation. Only those workers who are employed as full-time, part-time or temporary employees are eligible for workers’ compensation. Those who are employed as contractors or freelancers may have entitlements but not the right to make a workplace compensation claim.

If you do not fall under either category, you may still have the right to claim from the statutory body involved or the insurance company. Whatever be your employee status, we are here to help. If you are injured at work and are not sure if you can exercise your right to claim, feel free to touch base with our solicitors. A no-obligation discussion with our solicitors would throw light on all the information you are looking for. Right from the eligibility of your claim to your claim type to your estimated worker’s compensation, we will guide you for free.

Depending on your employee status, you can also make a workplace compensation claim under the no win-no fee arrangement and be assured of 100% compensation. Workers compensation, in most cases, assist you with lost income due to your inability to attend work, any medical expenses incurred as a result of your accident and a lump sum for any permanent physical disability caused due to the accident at work.

While the worker’s compensation law always protects the rights of the employees, it also makes it difficult for them to claim their rightful compensation, in the event of a workplace accident. Now leave your worries with us. We will represent your case in court and ensure that maximum workplace compensation is awarded to you. Bringing with us years of experience, we are committed and sincere in doing the best for you!