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MANUAL HANDLING INJURieS

Manual Handling Claims & Lifting Injury Compensation 

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Do you require a solicitor to help you make a Manual Handling Claim? If so then contact PSR Solicitors, we can help you.

If you've injured yourself at work by trying to lift an object, what may seem like a fairly innocuous tweak to the back or shoulder, can sometimes lead to lasting pain that proves hard to shake.

Sustaining any kind of injury at work can leave you in challenging circumstances which can have a long term impact. Especially if the injury is severe enough to prevent you from working for a period of time. The injury itself will cause you pain and suffering but it can also place limitations on your lifestyle, with any lost income only compounding the problems you may face.

Our specialist Accident at Work Solicitors have a vast amount of experience in bringing Manual Handling Claims to a successful conclusion for injured clients. From claiming compensation for your personal injury and your losses, such as loss of earnings and travel expenses, to arranging private medical treatment and rehabilitation to assist in your recovery and get your life back on track.

Pursuing compensation for a manual handling accident is not something that you have to do on your own, you need specialist advice.

As one of the leading personal injury compensation claims law firms in Wales, we have offices in Wrexham, Rhyl, Shotton, Colwyn Bay and we have specialist Accident at Work Solicitors available to help you recover losses.

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About manual handling compensation claims

Manual Handling Accident Claims often stem from employees being asked to lift items which are too heavy for them. Sometimes the employee does not even know how much the item weighs or they are not provided with the correct equipment to help them. Manual Handling Injuries can also be caused by pushing or pulling trucks and crates.

Your employer has a legal obligation to provide you with a clean and safe working environment, proper equipment and also to ensure that all their staff have been fully trained on all aspects of their job. This includes being fully trained in health and safety at work. If they fail in their duty to look after you whilst you are working for them then they can be held to account by the law. No one should ever have to go to work and suffer an injury or death.

We understand that you may feel uncomfortable about making a Manual Handling Claim against your employer, particularly as you may have concerns over job safety. The fact is that your employer cannot dismiss you if you are injured due to their negligence in the workplace and they must have insurance in place to cover them. They won’t have to pay you compensation themselves.

We can help you with a wide range of manual handling claims:

  • Heavy lifting of goods over the relevant safe weight
  • Repetitive manual handling
  • Pushing or pulling defective trolleys
  • Carrying of unsafe items or materials

If you are looking for manual handling injury compensation and you want free advice from a fully qualified solicitor then please contact us now. Using one of our specialist solicitors ensures that you have a better chance of winning your case and receiving all of the compensation and help that you are entitled to all on a No Win No Fee basis.

This means that you won't have any legal costs to pay if your claim is unsuccessful so No Win No Fee = No Risk To You.

If you have suffered a manual handling injury and would like more information on the potential value of your Accident at Work Compensation, please take a look at our Personal Injury Claims Calculator.

Every workplace is subject to a variety of manual handling risks, but some conditions are more hazardous than others.

Some examples of manual handling in a work setting include lifting heavy objects or bending down to pick up something on the ground. A worker may also have any number of repetitive movements, such as carrying boxes for an extended period of time without taking a break.

Employers can reduce the risk further by implementing a program of courses to educate employees throughout the company about how to properly lift equipment

As part of your health and safety risk assessment process, if you identify a risk from manually handling heavy loads, you must comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

This involves avoiding, assessing and reducing the risks. There are the primary steps for managing the risks to your employees. In addition, manual handling training is an important further step which can help further reduce the risks of injury.

People should be taught how to lift within body weight limits, they should grasp the object as close as possible to its centre of gravity and use a two-handed grip, and they should move in a smooth fashion. Workers with access to hand tools such as pneumatic knuckles can improve leverage and reduce back pain by using them instead of lifting heavy objects alone.

Awareness campaigns are also useful for showing workers potential hazards before they come into contact with them (such as heavy loads).

Yes, it is required for many workplaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has outlined three different types of acceptable training programs.

For the standard office workplace, it's recommended to take online courses or watch YouTube videos on safe lifting techniques; however for more complex operations like warehousing or construction sites an entire day of certified instructor-led practical sessions may be required.

It is important to note that if employees are not adequately trained in safe personnel handling methods, they run the risk of causing significant musculoskeletal injuries to themselves or others, which lead to higher health care costs due to treatment and disability leave for example.

Manual handling safety practices must be observed at all times in order to prevent injury.

The most common manual handling injuries are musculoskeletal disorders, predominantly lower back pain and wrist injuries. Low back pain is the most frequent, accounting for 60% to 70% of reports, and it's caused by awkward postures (bending forward or lifting).

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the second most common injury--usually seen as insidious fatigue-related problems such as tingling in the hand or even numbness. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be related to repetitive motion from driving a car, for example.

Occupational ailments account for 8 million lost workdays per year (8 days on average per person), and about 25% of reported cases involve lumbar strains and 18% involve disorders of muscles/tendons/ligaments that accompany muscle use.

Our Work Injury Solicitors are specialists in Manual Handling Claims

For a free, no-obligation consultation contact us today for a swift and effective response from our personal injury solicitors.

Your case is vitally important, which is why we will contact you within an hour of your initial enquiry during normal working hours, or the next working day if you contact us after the close of business.

PSR is a leading practice of Personal Injury Solicitors in Wales and Injury Solicitors in Cheshire, With offices in Colwyn Bay, Ellesmere Port, Rhyl, Shotton, Wrexham, Wallasey, and Chester.

We regularly act for clients on Manual Handling Injury Claims across North Wales, Cheshire, Liverpool and Merseyside. As a recognised Work Accident Solicitors specialists we can support your needs wherever you live in Wales, England & Northern Ireland.

PSR Solicitors have one of the largest North Wales Work Accident Claim Solicitors teams and are one of the leading practices for Accident at Work Solicitors in Wales and Cheshire, you can contact us safe in the knowledge that one of our expert solicitors will take care of everything for you on a No Win No Fee basis allowing you to carry on with your life whilst we proceed with your legal case.

Your key contacts for work accidents

PSR Solicitors are recognised experts in work accident compensation claims in North Wales & Cheshire.

 

Richard Layfield

Richard Layfield LLB

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

As an experienced personal injury and civil litigation Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex, serious injury claims.

Richard Layfield LLB

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

I've been a Solicitor at PSR Solicitors since March 2013 and am head of Personal Injury throughout the firm as well as having full responsibility for managing the Rhyl office. 

I completed both my Law LLB and LPC degrees at Cardiff University, graduating in 2008 and 2009 respectively.  Thereafter, I completed my 2-year training contract at a firm based in Cardiff, then I was retained by this firm as a Criminal Defence Solicitor until I decided to relocate up to North Wales. 

As an experienced personal injury and civil litigation Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex, serious injury claims. 

Outside of work I'm a keen rugby fan, who enjoys running and travel. 

Shotton Office, Rhyl Office, Ellesmere Port Office, Wallasey Office

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Paul Rossiter LLB Law

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Paul Rossiter LLB Law

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I qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and worked as a Personal Injury Specialist throughout my legal career, dealing with high value serious injury cases obtaining both compensation and rehabilitation for my clients. I was a member of APIL (Association Of Personal injury Lawyers) and recognised by the Law Society as being a Senior Personal Injury Solicitor.

After working in various law firms, both small high street firms and a larger practice in Manchester, I saw a gap in the market for a high quality practice that had the same core high street values of being personable and approachable and combining them with the efficiency and professionalism of a larger practice. PSR Solicitors was therefore established in 2009 and since then PSR Solicitors has provided high quality legal services to local clients throughout North Wales and Cheshire.  

I live in Chester with my young family and 2 dogs and enjoy regular holidays along the coast of North Wales and Ibiza. 

I have recently been asked to join the board of trustees at Platform For Life, a mental health counselling charity in Chester. Good mental health is the foundation of a more fulfilled, happy and healthy life, yet many families struggle to access the help and support they need to achieve it. Platform for Life offers free local counselling and play therapy for families who would otherwise not be able to afford it.

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Richard Layfield

Richard Layfield LLB

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USUAL LOCATIONS: Shotton Office, Rhyl Office, Ellesmere Port Office, Wallasey Office

Richard Layfield LLB

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

I've been a Solicitor at PSR Solicitors since March 2013 and am head of Personal Injury throughout the firm as well as having full responsibility for managing the Rhyl office. 

I completed both my Law LLB and LPC degrees at Cardiff University, graduating in 2008 and 2009 respectively.  Thereafter, I completed my 2-year training contract at a firm based in Cardiff, then I was retained by this firm as a Criminal Defence Solicitor until I decided to relocate up to North Wales. 

As an experienced personal injury and civil litigation Solicitor, I represent Claimants in all manner of personal injury case work including injuries as a result of Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work, and Occupiers Liability Accidents. I handle all types off personal injury claims from the minor right through to complex, serious injury claims. 

Outside of work I'm a keen rugby fan, who enjoys running and travel. 

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Richard Layfield
Mark House

Mark House LLB

Solicitor - Head of Litigation

USUAL LOCATIONS: Shotton Office, Wrexham Office, Colwyn Bay Office, Wallasey Office

Mark House LLB

Solicitor - Head of Litigation

I completed my law degree and legal practice course at Nottingham Law School, before qualifying as a solicitor in 2004. I then worked at a specialist personal injury firm in the East Midlands and a leading regional firm, before joining PSR in 2017.

With PSR I've continued to specialise in acting for Personal Injury claimants and have developed a keen understanding of the procedures and tactics involved in pursuing a claim, as well as the difficulties and concerns faced by people who have suffered as the result of an accident.

Since 2014 I've been proud to help hundreds of people. I've represented the public in all manner of injury claims, including serious orthopaedic injuries, brain damage, and psychological trauma. I was instructed to deal with claims for clients in the aftermath of the Potters Bar rail crash and the Penhallow hotel fire.

In addition, I represent clients in relation to all manner of disputes. I have dealt with professional negligence claims, such as those against solicitors and builders. I have helped clients recover money which is due to them and to dispute invoices which have been sent to them. I have helped business defend claims against them. I have tackled neighbour and boundary disputes.

I live locally to the Colwyn Bay office, and outside of work, I enjoy taking advantage of the coastal and mountain outdoor activities which are available on the doorstep. I'm also heavily involved with an outdoor pursuits charity, which I find an enjoyable and rewarding way of using my free time.

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Jasmine Simpson

Jasmine Simpson LLB (Hons)

Solicitor

USUAL LOCATIONS: Rhyl Office, Colwyn Bay Office

Jasmine Simpson LLB (Hons)

Solicitor

I joined PSR Solicitors in May 2022 as part of their first cohort of Trainee Solicitors. After being admitted as a Solicitor in August 2023, I joined the firm's Litigation Department.

I completed my Law degree at The University of Liverpool in 2018, then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at The College of Law, Chester.

Outside of work I enjoy making the most of living in North Wales and often spend my weekends on the Llyn Peninsula. I also enjoy going to the gym, skiing holidays and travelling to warmer destinations.

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