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Working as a warehouse operative means you are putting your health at risk on an almost daily working basis. There are so many workplace health and safety risks in a warehouse, so it’s important for your employer to do things the right way to make sure you are not injured in the line of duty.

So what are your rights as a warehouse worker if you are injured in the workplace? Can you make a claim for personal injury compensation?
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Boxes and containers are an everyday part of a lot of people’s employment – especially for those working in the warehouse and distribution fields. But whilst a box or a container is designed to make carrying loads together an easier task, it can become a nightmare if something goes wrong with the box or container.

So what happens if a box or container you are using breaks and this causes an accident? Can you make a claim for personal injury compensation?

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Any fracture, no matter where it is on the body, can cause some significant pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. Although the femur (upper leg / thigh bone) is said to be the strongest in the body, a hard impact injury can easily lead to a break.

So what can you claim for when it comes to making a broken femur injury claim and what sort of payouts are we looking at here?

Read on for more advice…

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A raised section of tiling is a fairly obvious tripping hazard. However, its not always noticeable to the innocent victim who unfortunately ends up injured by tripping over it. So, what are your rights when it comes to being injured due to tripping over a raised tile in a shop? Can you claim for compensation for a slip, trip or fall incident like this?
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Manual handling regulations are stringent for a very good reason. Injuries that can be caused by lifting or moving something that is too heavy can be serious – especially when they affect the muscles in the neck, back, shoulders, and arms.

But what if you are told to move something you shouldn’t have moved? What if, just for one occasion, you are instructed to move something against company policy? Can you make a claim for personal injury compensation?

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There are loads of lawyers out there who can represent you for a whiplash claim. Being in an accident can be stressful enough – but what can be worse is when you suddenly get hounded with calls after an accident. This is unfortunately common because your details will probably be passed around loads of different law firms and claims companies by your insurers, garages, or websites you enquire with.

So who is best to instruct?

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Generally speaking, claims for personal injury compensation for slipping on a wet floor can be inherently difficult to win. The reason for this is that the law, which is normally The Occupiers Liability Act for when you visit a public place like a shop, doesn’t make it easy to win a case.

But that being said, it all depends on what has happened in your individual case, and you may be able to stand a much better chance if the floor was wet from mop water.

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Choosing the right injury lawyers for you is important. There are a heck of a lot of firms out there who will want to take your claim on, and as soon as you make some enquiries with online websites, be prepared to get inundated with calls as your information may be passed around.

So if the stress of finding a lawyer is as bad as the stress of an accident, take a step back, inhale a nice deep breath, and read this blog for some vital info.

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For many, an injury to the index finger is worse than injuries to other fingers. It can be the primary finger to use, so an injury to something as small as an index finger can still have such significant consequences.

So what are we looking at for payouts for index finger compensation claims, and what can you include in a case?

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Since the government legislation of 1992 it has been compulsory for Employers to provide the correct and appropriate equipment to ensure an employee’s safety. This is because of the danger in many work places that often cannot be avoided unless protective gear is warn.

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