Making a Serious Injury Claim for Cumulative Trauma

Cumulative Trauma or Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is an umbrella term that refers to the musculoskeletal disorders that result from the repetitive strain on the upper body. If the nature of your work requires you to sustain repetitive body strain and you were not given the proper equipment and/or environment to carry out your work safely, you may be able to make a serious injury claim for the injuries sustained. The following text contains important information regarding RSI.

What are the Symptoms of RSI?

Those who suffer from RSI complain of:-

-       Pain

-       Swelling

-       Tingling

-       Stiffness

in their upper limbs

What are the main causes of RSI?

The common causes for RSI include:-

-       Repeated use of vibrating tools.

-       Uses of computers for extended periods.

-       Operating heavy machinery on a regular basis.

How am I eligible to make a Claim?

As employers we have a duty of care towards all our employees which is to minimise their risk of harm. Therefore, it is also the employer’s responsibility to make sure that every employee is provided with the proper tools and environment to prevent all kinds of injuries due to repetitive nature of their work.

You can make a successful Serious Injury Claim if you can prove the following:-

-       The employer had known or should have known that you are exposed to the risk of injury.

-       The employer failed to implement reasonable standards to prevent the injury.

-       The injury was caused due to the work that they were doing.

You should seek the assistance of Professional Personal Injury Solicitors to make a Serious Injury Claim. You are more than welcome to get in touch with our experts at 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk.