If you have suffered an injury at work through handling heavy or awkward goods, lifting equipment, or operating heavy machinery that requires a lot of strength, you could be eligible to make a manual handling compensation claim.

There are specific regulations under The Manual Handling Operations Regulations that govern your employer’s responsibility to safeguard you at work and prevent a manual handling injury.

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We’ve already started taking on compensation claims for those affected by the Daybrook Dental Practice scandal after sources from the NHS revealed that a whistleblower had uncovered potentially years of poor infection control procedures concerning patients.

Mr D’Mello practised at the Daybrook Dental Practice in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, for a considerable period of time – it is thought that more than 22,000 patients may have been risked to exposure of serious infections like HIV and Hepatitis for more than 32 years.
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Have you had an injury because you weren’t given proper protective equipment? Protective equipment can be hard hats, goggles, gloves; a whole host of things. If you should have been better protected at work, you should be entitled to make a claim as it is NOT your fault that your employer has failed to protect you.

In this blog we hope to underline the main points of Personal Protective Equipment claims and how it can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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Let’s say you have had an injury as a result of a pothole or a defect in the street that should have been filled in ages ago – can you make a claim? Who do you claim against? How do you claim? In this blog we hope to shed some light on the matter and help you understand the process of making a claim under these circumstances.
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Public Liability is something that is relevant in a lot of claims, but not many people are aware of what it is, and what it can mean. In this blog we hope to give you an understanding of what exactly public liability is, and whether it is something that involves your particular claim, or whether you could make a public liability claim.
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For most people it’s fair to say that the loss of a finger can have a substantial impact on their life. That being said, the amounts you can be awarded for a finger loss injury claim can be perceived as very low when it comes to the injury payout alone.

It is important to understand the differences between the injury payout and a claim for losses and expenses though – so read on for a better understanding in how this works.
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Mr C approached The Injury Lawyers for help when he suffered from a fractured index finger and soft tissue damage to his middle finger in a work accident that was entirely preventable. Mr C had to have several weeks off work and was restricted in his everyday activities as a result of his debilitating injuries.

With help from our expert team, he was awarded a fantastic payout of £8,147.98 for his injuries and losses in less than nine months of starting the case.
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It’s no surprise that there can be high numbers of accidents in places like building sites. With so many inherent dangers, there is always a real risk that an employee working on a building site will end up injured in the line of duty.

So what happens if you are working on scaffolding and you fall through a section of it? Whether a panel has broken, become loose, or was missing, you may have the right to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
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Have you ever had an accident at work that you think could have been avoided if you had been given the right equipment? If you think it’s not you at fault then why should you pay the price? A lot of people have these feelings but are unclear on whether they qualify for a claim. In this guide we will hopefully be able to give you the insight you need to know whether you have a claim or not.
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I’ve heard that humans are not designed to be sat at desks all day, yet that’s what most of us do! Many people also don’t exercise enough when we hit the world of full time work as well. The result is poor posture and a body that ages faster than it should. I should know – I’ve got back and knee problems from two previous accidents and I feel like an OAP at times; but I’m not even thirty yet!

So a lot of people have pre-existing problems and worry about making a claim when this is a factor. So if this is you, read on for some helpful advice!
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