Common workplace injuries are often caused by lifting and handling accidents - these are defined as accidents that occur as a result of lifting, pushing or pulling a variety of objects.
If you think that you've sustained an injury following a lifting or handling accident at work, find out more about accidents at work from Legal Advice Helpline.
Lifting and handling accidents in the workplace
There are a number of regulations in place that employers must adhere to minimise the risk of lifting or handling accidents. These include, avoiding the need for hazardous manual handling or lifting and assessing the risk of any lifting or handling process that cannot be avoided.
However, as an employee you are also required to follow any safety guidelines provided by your employer to help you avoid lifting and handling accidents.
If however, you believe that you have suffered an injury following a lifting or handling accident at work that was not your fault, and which may have been caused by your employer's negligence, you could be eligible to make a personal injury compensation claim.
Legal Advice Helpline can help by providing access to an expert solicitor who can advise you on making a claim for a lifting or handling accident at work.
All of our solicitors operate on a no win, no fee basis which means that you have nothing to pay at any time.
Additional help with lifting and handling accidents
Find out more about lifting and handling accidents with Legal Advice Helpline. Contact us today on 0800 612 3042 for more information about lifting and handling accident at work and whether you could claim compensation.