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Back injury at work compensation amount

We all know there is very little that is more painful or more debilitating than a back injury. Everyday we expect to come home from work in the same state we started, maybe a little more tired after a hard days work, but we don’t expect a back injury that impedes upon our day to day life. If you suffer a back injury at work then you should be due compensation, the question is what is the back injury at work compensation amount?

This can differ according to severity of the injury and duration of the recovery. There are places online that offer a compensation calculator to find an approximate figure of compensation that you’d receive for your back injury, but below are of few of the guidelines concerning the amount of compensation.… Read more

Average compensation for soft tissue injury

What is a Soft Tissue Injury?

A soft tissue injury is one that affects skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or nerves, or an injury to any other part of the body which doesn’t involve broken bones and so on. If you’ve suffered such an injury through the negligence of someone else, you could be in line for a compensation payment of at least £1,000 for minor cases, although this can rise significantly depending on the seriousness of the injury and the effects it’s had on your life.

Examples of soft tissue injuries can include:

– Sprains
– Torn ligaments or tendons
– Severe bruising
– Cuts to the skin
– Bursitis (a painful swelling within a joint)

Why You Might Make a Claim?

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I had an accident at work what are my rights

Employers in the UK have a duty of care to their employees and generally, work hard to provide a safe working environment. However, it is an unfortunate fact that workplace injuries still happen that was caused by an employer’s wrongdoing. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to understand your rights and the responsibilities of your employer before considering a compensation claim.

Seeking Compensation from an Employer

One of the biggest worries is that seeking compensation from an employer may lead to redundancy. It can be an awkward situation in the workplace when someone decides to take action.

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How much compensation can you claim for a spinal injury?

How much compensation can you claim for a spinal injury

Spinal Injury Compensation Claims

If you have been involved in an accident then you may be able to put in a compensation claim for any injuries that you have received. The amount that you are able to claim will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the seriousness of the injury, medical costs, psychological issues, as well as the impact it has had on your day-to-day living.

An injury lawyer will be able to create a legal case in order to claim the maximum amount of compensation available for the type of injury that you have sustained. Injury claim amounts have been set out by the Judicial Studies Board (JSB).… Read more

How to go about claiming compensation for a brain injury

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Lives can be dramatically changed as a result of brain or head injuries. The effects can last just a short while, or they can be permanent, impacting the victim and their family members in a number of different ways. Support is sometimes needed from loved ones or from professionals for a short amount of time or for a prolonged period. With these changes to everyday life, financial loss may also occur which can add to stress and difficulties. In these situations, compensation can go someway to putting things right and helping the sufferer.

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How common is Cancer misdiagnosis?

How common is Cancer misdiagnosis?

There are over 2.5 million people in the UK who have been diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, about 25 per cent of people in the UK are facing poor health conditions and instability in cancer treatment. One out of every three people in the UK is affected by cancer, and thousands are diagnosed with it annually. Since Cancer is very frightening, a wrong diagnosis is the worst thing someone can ever go through.

Nevertheless, misdiagnosis is common, which calls for appropriate action, including compensation for the victims. Doctors have the responsibility to practice a high standard of competence in their work through the correct interpretation of the symptoms to avoid misdiagnosis that might lead to loss of life.… Read more

How can you prove medical misdiagnosis when making a claim?

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Some things in life are priceless; it’s hard to put a number on the value of life itself, or the quality of life afforded by your standard of health. But when either of these are negatively impacted by medical misdiagnosis, it’s possible to make a compensation claim. It won’t turn back the clock, but it can help you to recover from the devastating effects of someone else’s mistake.

Medical misdiagnosis describes a range of different problems arising from clinical negligence. It could be that a doctor wastes precious time treating menstrual problems with the contraceptive pill, when it later turns out that irregular bleeding was a symptom of uterine cancer.… Read more

How long after an accident at work can you make a claim?

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How long after an accident at work can you make a claim?

People tend to put off claiming for an accident at work, maybe to concentrate on their recovery, or maybe because they want to immediately confront their employer. Maybe you just want to concentrate first on getting back to work. The day-to-day living that tends to accompany being out of work may prevent the feeling that you should claim compensation.
Whether you can return to work or even recover depends obviously on the seriousness of the injury. It is usually the little injuries that employees feel more uncertain about. Where do you stand?
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Is it acceptable to claim compensation for a fatal accident and where do you begin?

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If a member of your family is involved in an accident that proves to be fatal, then apart from the emotional stress of the loss, there are a number of issues that will threaten to throw your life into turmoil. The financial implications have to be considered, and professional advice is vital for providing answers to the events leading up to the incident causing death.

After suffering a traumatic loss, families do not need the extra burden of trying to piece together a claim for compensation on their own. A team of fatal accident experts will provide answers at a harrowing time, as to why and how the accident occurred, if there was any chance it could have been prevented and who was the party that was ultimately responsible.… Read more

Who should investigate an accident at work and what is the procedure?

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Accidents in the workplace are not uncommon. In fact, they are the biggest causes of missed work days. Different working environments pose varied risks to workers and it is the responsibility of a company to minimise them. Accidents in the workplace can cause illnesses, injuries, or even deaths. Statistics indicate that about 250 employees die each year from accidents in the workplace. These accidents don’t only affect the employees but the company as a whole. When a worker suffers injuries, an entity can be held liable. Employers must do everything necessary to ensure that the risks are minimal and safety measures are in place.… Read more

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Geraldine Gardiner

Tripping Accident

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Diane Jones

Industrial Illness

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