If you have developed tinnitus as a result of exposure to excessive noise (commonly in the workplace), you may have a legal right to file a tinnitus claim for compensation. Tinnitus Symptoms Tinnitus sufferers may experience a wide range of symptoms, which may vary in severity from a mild buzzing that is temporary to total [...]
If you believe negligence played a part in a lifting injury you sustained at work then you may have a lifting injury claim for compensation. Common Lifting Injury Claims Most lifting injury claims tend to revolve around the back, neck and shoulder areas. However, the lifting of heavy items can place strain on other areas [...]
If you suffered an injury as a consequence of a shelving accident which you believe to be the result of negligence then you may well have a shelving accident claim for compensation. Common Shelving Accident Claims While the majority of shelving accident claims for injuries tend to occur in the workplace they can happen in [...]
If you have suffered injuries in a crane accident whether as a crane operator, a member of the public or a member of the workforce, if negligence can be proven you could be entitled to make a crane accident claim for compensation. Common Injuries Seen In Crane Accident Claims It is not difficult to see [...]
While there are regulations covering safety in the workplace we still see number of ladder fall injury claims. The majority of these ladder fall accidents are avoidable and therefore where negligence is proven there may be significant compensation claimed. If you were involved in a ladder fall accident, resulting in injuries, you may well be [...]
In recent years we have seen an increase in injuries caused by repetitive working practices with bursitis one of the more common injuries. In layman’s terms, this injury is caused by constant pressure being placed on various joints of the body which can impact tissue and protective fluids. Bursitis is often referred to under an [...]
The term HAVS (hand arm vibration syndrome) is a general term for injuries caused by the use of vibrating machinery. Some common injuries include vibration white finger and carpal tunnel syndrome which have led to a significant number of compensation claims in the past. One of the main problems with HAVS is the fact that [...]
It is almost inevitable that each of us will at some point have experienced workplace bullying and harassment first hand or witnessed such activity. While some employment sectors may have historically seen “bullying” as part of the industry we have seen significant cultural changes in recent times. Bullying in the workplace takes many different forms [...]
Due to their widespread use across many areas of business we see an array of angle grinder accident claims involving a wide variety of injuries. If you believe that you were injured in an angle grinder accident as a result of negligence then you could have a claim for compensation. Common Uses Of Angle Grinders [...]
Dermatitis is a skin condition that is characterised by persistent redness, itching and inflammation. As the condition progresses and becomes more severe, blisters may start to develop and the skin may start to crack. When the symptoms develop due to contact with toxic substances in the workplace or any other work-related activity, it is known [...]
