Pages On: Repetitive Strain Injury
RSI, or Repetitive Strain Injury, is a common form of musculoskeletal disorder. It’s typical in office workers, or those who do repetitive manual tasking, like those who work in shops or factories. RSI is preventable, provided you’re given the right training and, where needed, equipment to do your job. Where negligent employers have failed in these duties, you may be able to seek injury compensation.
Repetitive Strain Injury – RSI Claims in Bristol
Posted in: Repetitive Strain Injury, Workplace Injuries
If you believe that your work has resulted in a repetitive strain injury, then you could be due a compensation claim. Employees are permitted to make RSI claims for compensation if their working environment has resulted in their pain and injury. Any damages will be paid for from your employer’s insurance policies – meaning your claim won’t affect your boss’ pocket. If you are unsure or worried about making a repetitive strain injury claim due to the relationship you have with your work, then call us. Our experienced claims team…
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Staff injury compensation costing council
Posted: 13 February 2015
Posted in: Hand Injuries, Repetitive Strain Injury, Workplace Injuries
Staff personal injury compensation is costing Barking and Dagenham Council £20,000 a month according to recently released figures. The figures were released following a Freedom of Information request, which detailed that the council paid out to 90 separate incidents between January 2009 and September 2013, averaging out at just less than £20,000 a month. The total paid out to claimants during this time was £1,123,347. One of the council’s finance department employees was awarded £85,245 in June 2009 for a repetitive strain injury, while a second member of staff was awarded £33,645…
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