Manual Handling & Back Injury
Many work-related back injuries involve manual handling. The term “manual handling” refers to activities which require the employee to use their physical strength to move, lift, carry, hold, push, pull or restrain an object. Employers are obligated to ensure that their employees do not engage in any manual handling activity which presents a significant risk of injury.
Risk Assesment
The employer must perform a risk assessment of any job that involves significant lifting. If any potential hazards are identified, the employer must then take reasonable measures to eliminate the risk of back injury. Often, in order to eliminate the risk, the employer must implement mechanised lifting operations in place of the manual handling.
Accident at Work
If you are injured in an accident at work it is critical that you notify the proper management and make a record of the incident in your company’s accident book. Reason being, in order to bring a successful back injury compensation claim, you must prove that your employer was negligent in failing to provide you with a safe work environment. Employers have a legal duty to ensure safety in the workplace and this duty includes complying with all health and safety regulations. If an employer fails to meet the duty of care owed to their employees, they can be held liable to pay compensation in an industrial accident claim if an employee suffers an injury as a result.
Slips, Trips and Falls
Lower back injuries can be incurred as the result of trips slips and falls. Individuals who own and/or occupy land and property have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of those who could reasonably be expected to use the property. If they fail to do so and a person is hurt because of it, they can be held liable for that person’s injuries. In addition to owners of private and public properties, it is possible to bring a compensation claim against the local authority under some circumstances. For instance, the local authority could be held liable if the victim’s back injury was caused by a defect on a public highway.
Car Accidents
Whiplash is one of the more common injuries suffered by individuals involved in a motor accident. Typically whiplash is primarily a neck injury, but it can also lead to a lower back injury. The back (lower spine) is less vulnerable to whiplash injury because it is considerably stronger than the neck (upper spine). The elderly and individuals with pre-existing back problems are more likely to suffer a back injury in a car accident. Anyone, though, who suffers a back injury in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, may bring a compensation claim against the responsible party.
Back Injury Compensation Claims
Our personal injury solicitors utilise a no win no fee scheme, which means you pay no legal fees or expenses if we are not successful in obtaining compensation on your behalf. There are no upfront costs for you to pay and you do not have to finance the claims process. If your back injury compensation claim is successful, you will receive the full amount of the award with no deductions. Risk free – win or lose no charge.
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