Types of Workplace Injuries
Have you suffered work related injuries due to the negligence of your employer? If you have, you may be eligible to make work accident claims. In the UK, thousands of people become victims of some type of workplace accidents and injuries every year. Although, some of the injuries are caused by the workers’ own fault, majority of the injuries caused at the workplace result due to the negligence of the employer. By law, it is the duty of the employer to provide a safe working environment to his employees. If the employer has failed in his duty of care and you have suffered personal injuries as a result, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your damages. There are a number of different types of injuries that can be caused at the workplace.
Some of the common workplace injuries include:
Back and Hernia Injuries
No matter which industry you work in, there is always a risk of developing back and hernia injuries. This is due to the fact that even minor tasks such as pushing and pulling can cause such injuries. Back injuries suffered at work as a result of slips, trips and falls, falls from heights or due to heavy lifting often takes a long period of time to recover. Back injuries are quite painful and may require surgery as well.
Repetitive Strain Injury
This type of injury is quite common among workers who perform repetitive physical activities throughout the day. For example, people who do computer related jobs may be at a greater risk of suffering repetitive strain injuries. Some of the common types of repetitive strain injuries include vibration white finger, carpal tunnel syndrome and bursitis.
Exposure to Hazardous Substances
Exposure to hazardous substances at work can lead to different types of injuries. While getting into direct contact with a chemical can cause burn injuries, other types of illnesses such as asbestosis and mesothelioma can be caused by inhaling hazardous substances.
Trauma Injuries
In the UK, a large number of people also suffer trauma injuries. Trauma injuries include injuries which are sustained as a result of slips, trips and falls, getting hit by a falling object and other work related accidents. Some of the industries where workers are at a greater risk of sustaining trauma injuries include mining, construction, manufacturing, etc.
Machine Related Injuries
Machine injuries are also common within the manufacturing and construction industries. Machine injuries are often caused to the hands, legs, arms, feet and fingers and common types of injuries include cuts, bruises, deep lacerations and so on.
We Can Help You Make Work Injury Claims
If you have suffered injuries at work due to the negligence of your employer, we can help you make a claim on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you will not be asked to fund your claim in any respect because your claim will be handled on the understanding that if you don’t win, you don’t pay any fees to your solicitor. Apart from taking the risk out of making work injury claims, we also guarantee that you will receive 100% compensation without any deductions if your claim is successful.
To get in touch with our specialist work accident claims solicitors, you can give us a call on our free phone number or you can complete our online claim form.
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