At Harris Fowler Solicitors, we know how devastating it can be to suffer a personal injury caused by heavy lifting at work. Whether you work in construction, a warehouse, healthcare, or any role that involves manual handling, lifting accidents can lead to serious injuries, financial losses, and emotional distress.
If you’ve been injured while lifting heavy objects at work, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim against your employer.
Common Causes of Heavy Lifting Injuries at Work
Many workplace accidents happen when employers fail to follow proper health and safety regulations for manual handling. You could suffer a heavy lifting injury if:
- You were asked to lift items that were too heavy for one person.
- You did not receive adequate manual handling training.
- You were not provided with suitable lifting equipment such as trolleys or hoists.
- The workspace was unsafe for example, cluttered, uneven, or poorly lit.
Even if the pain starts as a minor strain, heavy lifting accidents can lead to long-term health issues such as:
- Back and spinal injuries.
- Shoulder and neck damage.
- Muscle and ligament strains.
- Hernias.
Your Employer’s Responsibility for Heavy Lifting Injuries
Every employer in England and Wales has a legal duty of care to protect employees from harm. This includes taking steps to prevent personal injury from heavy lifting. Employers must:
- Carry out risk assessments for all manual handling tasks.
- Provide safe working conditions and appropriate lifting aids.
- Offer proper training on correct lifting techniques.
- Ensure workloads are manageable and supervised.
If your employer failed in any of these duties and you were injured, you could have a valid personal injury claim.
Making a Personal Injury Claim for Heavy Lifting Accidents
When you make a personal injury claim for a heavy lifting accident, you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Your pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Loss of earnings due to time off work.
- Medical and rehabilitation costs.
- Future care needs or loss of future income.
At Harris Fowler Solicitors, our expert personal injury lawyers will work tirelessly to achieve the maximum compensation available.
We handle all claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, so you’ll pay nothing unless your claim is successful.
What to Do After a Heavy Lifting Injury
If you’ve been injured at work due to lifting, here’s what to do next:
- Report the accident to your employer and ensure it’s recorded in the accident book.
- Seek medical attention right away to document your injury.
- Take photographs of the accident scene or equipment if possible.
Taking these steps can help strengthen your workplace accident claim.
Why Choose Harris Fowler Solicitors?
At Harris Fowler, we have decades of experience successfully representing clients who have suffered personal injuries from heavy lifting and other workplace accidents.
We pride ourselves on offering expert legal advice from specialist personal injury solicitors and compassionate support throughout your recovery. If you’ve suffered a heavy lifting injury at work, you don’t have to face it alone. Our dedicated team is here to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Contact us today for an obligation free assessment with one of our legal claims advisors.
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