A manual handling claim is compensation for enduring a personal injury at work. You can make this claim when your injury was caused by moving, lifting or pulling an object. 

When your job requires you to move such items that could cause physical strain, your employer should provide you with adequate training and equipment. 

If your employer does not, then they are essentially the cause of the injury. 

Filing for a claim can lead to compensation that can help to make the mishap right. You can make this claim following any injury regarding manual handling in the workplace.

There are many different injury claims that you can make as a result of manual handling. Lifting or pulling boxes or other items can be quite damaging on the body when not done correctly. 

Some common manual handling injury claims are as follows:

When you are lifting or pulling an item, it is important that you use the correct form. If you do not, you could do some serious damage to your back. 

As an employee, if an item is too heavy to lift by yourself, you should be provided equipment to move it safely. Otherwise, you could do damage to your back. 

Even if the item is light enough to lift on your own, you need to use the correct form to avoid injury. If you have not been trained in manual handling, then this is employer negligence.

Back injuries can range from minor muscle strains to spinal injury. If you have sustained such an injury, be sure to file for a claim.

You can experience an arm or shoulder injury when trying to conduct manual handling in the wrong way. 

If your employer has not provided you with the correct training or equipment, which resulted in you getting injured in your arm, you should file a claim. 

An arm injury claim can help to fund any medical procedures or appointments you may need.

Your legs could potentially be dealt with some injuries if your manual handling is not done possibly. Heavy items could put strain on the lower part of your body, leading to injury. 

Make a leg injury claim if that has occurred to you. Leg injuries from manual handling can be dangerous and serious.

When lifting goods in the workplace, it is possible for boxes and other items to cut or bruise an employer. This can occur when manual handling is done incorrectly. 

If an item has the potential to inflict damage on an employee, they should be given the correct safety equipment to protect them. 

Whether the cuts and bruises are minor or major, you still have the right to make a claim.

When you physically strain yourself in any instance, like manual handling, it is possible to strain, tear or sever muscles. 

If you sustain muscle damage as a result of poor manual handling management, you can make a claim. 

A muscle injury claim can be successful when using the help of a legal body.

When you file for a manual handling claim, success can lead to you receiving compensation. 

 Compensation can cover costs of medical bills, appointments and other financial strains.

With your claim, you can receive compensation for a number of different things. Compensation comes from the damages that you have endured as a result of the workplace negligence. 

Damages can be split into two categories, general and specific.

Workplace injury claims are when you file for compensation following a personal injury sustained in the workplace. 

A workplace injury can occur from a number of different reasons including manual handling, negligence and poor working conditions. 

You cannot lose your job for filing for a claim following a workplace injury. 

It is the responsibility of the employer to protect their staff at all times. This means that failure to do so leads to the right to make a claim. 

Every employee is entitled to work in a safe environment. 

If your employer does terminate your contract as a result of your claim, it would be seen as unfair dismissal. 

If your employer creates an uncomforting and unwelcoming work environment following the claim, this is considered constructive dismissal.

When you endure a workplace injury, your employer is the responsible party. 

It is their job to train you, provide for you and keep you safe. Failure to do any of these things would mean they are at fault. 

Some more specific examples of how an employer can be at fault for a workplace injury claim include:

When filing for compensation against your employer, they are the ones who must pay out. 

If your claim is successful, the company will be the ones to pay out your compensation. An unsuccessful claim will result in less or no compensation.

You will have two years from the date of the injury or accident to make your claim. If you are only made aware of your injuries afterwards, then you have two years from this date. 

This is a general rule and some cases may vary slightly. 

It is good to make your claim as soon following the incident as possible for the best results. 

You can make a claim for manual handling by following a certain series of steps. These steps will give you the best chance of having a successful claim. 

The steps to making a manual handling claim are as follows:

The more evidence that you have to support your claim the better. Some things that you should try and obtain for your case include:

It is the responsibility of your employer to protect you and provide a safe working environment. 

This is what every employee deserves. So if you have been injured as a result of this negligence, then you should be sure to make a claim. 

Get in touch with O’Brien & Company’s Dublin based solicitors today to get the process of your claim off to a start. 

Following a workplace incident, it is good to file a claim as soon as possible. The more recent the case is, the bigger the chance of success is. 

So make sure you get what you deserve and reach out to their team of legal experts.