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If you have been injured on a construction site, you may be entitled to compensation through a construction site claim.

Accidents on construction sites can lead to severe injuries, ranging from minor cuts and bruises to life-threatening conditions or even fatalities. At The Injury Lawyers, we specialise in helping victims of construction site accidents navigate the legal process to secure the compensation they deserve.

A construction site claim often involves filing for compensation after suffering an injury due to negligence or unsafe working conditions on a construction site. These claims can be complex, as they often involve multiple parties, including employers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers. Understanding your rights and the steps involved in filing a claim is crucial to ensure a successful outcome.

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In this guide, we delve into the intricacies of pursuing a manual handling claim, empowering you with the knowledge to navigate the process effectively and secure the compensation you deserve.

Manual handling injuries can occur in various workplaces, from construction sites to offices, and can have serious consequences for the individual’s health and financial well-being. If you have suffered an injury due to manual handling tasks at work, you may be entitled to claim compensation for damages.

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You could be entitled to claim compensation if you have suffered from a repetitive strain injury that was caused through no fault of your own and where negligence has been involved.

Most cases of this nature arise in workplace settings, and we may be able to represent you for a legal claim on a No Win, No Fee basis. The best place to start is to contact our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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You could be entitled to claim workplace compensation if you have been injured through no fault of your own during loading and unloading activities through the course of your employment.

If we believe that you have a valid case to pursue, we may be able to represent you for a claim on a No Win, No Fee basis. You can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal help here now.

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You can be eligible to claim compensation as a contractor injured during the course of your work and your employment, and we may be able to represent you for a case.

Given that certain responsibilities in respect of health and safety could actually be on you as a contractor rather than the company you are working for, we will need to carefully risk assess what has happened to determine if we can help you. You can speak to our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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You could be eligible to claim personal injury compensation for a serious injury from manual handling, and we may be able to represent you for a case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

We will explain below when you may be able to claim and what the duty is that your employer has to protect you. We will also give you an insight into what you could be eligible to claim for as well.

Read on for more advice. To speak to the team for advice now, please don’t hesitate to get in touch here.

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We are pleased to have settled a case for a client of ours who was told to perform a dangerous manual handling task that resulted in injuries being sustained in the workplace. She was asked to carry heavy gift items down a flight of stairs where she was unable to use any handrail due to the nature of the items being lifted, and was overloaded as well.

Luckily she escaped with minor bruising and cuts to her legs but it was enough to cause injury and distress which was entirely preventable.
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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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Manual handling injuries in the workplace are unfortunately common. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations that employers must abide by outline in clear detail the duty of an employer in what they need to do to prevent an employee being injured in the workplace by a manual handling injury.

Manual handling injuries commonly involve the back which is always a dangerous place to injure. So can you make a no win, no fee manual handling injury claim?

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There are many places of work where manual handling is a big part of the role, despite the job not being classed primarily as a manual handling orientated career. The truth is that any workplace is subject to The Manual Handling Operations Regulations because lifting can occur in all sorts of workplaces, from offices, to warehouses.

So what about lifting and pushing / pulling in a garage?

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