Repetitive strain injury claims seek compensation when you suffer an RSI due to a breach of duty of care by another party. A repetitive strain injury could be with you for life, and you can claim compensation for the effects of the personal injury today and in the future.

You could suffer an RSI due to conditions at work, and you may have a workplace accident claim for compensation. Your employer owes you a duty of care, and if they breach that duty of care, causing you a repetitive strain injury, you could have a workplace injury claim.

You could suffer a repetitive strain injury, RSI, in the:

  • Shoulders
  • Knees
  • Hips
  • Back
  • Wrists
  • Elbows
  • Forearms
  • Hands
  • Fingers
Repetitive Strain Injury Claims

You could have a repetitive strain injury if you suffer pain, tingling, cramps, and stiffness in any of the affected areas. If you have any of the symptoms, you could have an RSI personal injury claim.

A workplace injury claim may be possible for a repetitive strain injury due to conditions at your work. An employer has a duty of care to you. You may have a compensation claim if you suffer personal injury due to a breach of that duty of care.

A No Win No Fee personal injury claim can get you compensation for the effects of the RSI injury on your life today and in the future.

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What is a workplace injury claim?

A workplace injury claim is for the personal injury you suffer due to an accident in the workplace, poor working conditions, or any lack of duty of care by an employer. You may claim for the effects of the workplace injury today and in the future.

Your employer has a duty of care to all employees. It does not matter if you are a new employee, a part-time employee or someone who has been there for years; the employer owes you a duty of care and has a legal responsibility to provide a safe place to work.

There are more than 560,000 non-fatal injuries in the UK workplace annually. In the UK, over 11 million people are suffering from a work-related illness, with musculoskeletal injury coming in second on the list of top five work-related ill health. Slips, trips, and falls are at the top of the workplace injuries list, with carry, lifting, and handling injuries coming in second.

Repetitive strain injuries, RSI, account for more than 200,000 work-related upper limb disorders reported each year in the UK. You could have a workplace injury claim if you or a loved one suffers from an RSI.

A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can look at your repetitive strain injury case and see if you have a valid workplace injury claim.

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Common repetitive strain injury claims are for the injuries seen in many UK workplaces. You could suffer an RSI working in a factory, at the office or as a delivery van driver. A repetitive strain injury claim can be for the effects on your life today and in the future.

Any repetitive strain injury can cause muscle pain, stiffness and tingling in the limbs with the hands, wrists, and elbows usually the worst affected areas.

Some common types of repetitive strain injury seen in the workplace:

Common repetitive strain injury claims

Construction worker RSI claims

Construction worker RSI claims can happen when the worker on a building site is doing a job for too long or using vibrating power tools for more than the recommended time.

A construction worker may contract an RSI by:

  • Lifting or handling heavy goods for an extended period
  • Using power tools and other vibrating machinery
  • Doing work involving holding the arms above the head for an extended time

Any repetitive construction work could result in a repetitive strain injury. You can claim for the effects of the RSI in a workplace accident compensation claim.

Office worker RSI claims

Office worker RSI claims are for the injuries that arise from sitting in the one position for too long and other similar, repetitive tasks in the workplace. Office workers should have designated breaks as they can easily suffer an RSI.

An office worker repetitive strain injury can happen when:

  • The worker is doing the same task for a long period without a break
  • The employee is sitting at a broken desk for an extended period of time
  • The chair, desk and keyboard are not aligned for safe use

Doing any task in the office without a break or at a poorly maintained desk can lead to an office repetitive strain injury.

Delivery van driver RSI claims

Delivery van driver RSI claims are for the nerve and muscle damage they may suffer from doing their work. Working long hours with little breaks while driving can cause an RSI, and they are not unusual among delivery van drivers.

Types of delivery van driver repetitive strain injuries:

  • Delivery van driver suffers Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from lifting boxes
  • Delivery van driver suffers from Tennis Elbow from driving too much
  • Delivery van driver suffers back sprains from sitting too long at work

A delivery van driver may have a compensation claim for the effects of the RSI they suffer through their work.

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Supermarket worker RSI claims

Supermarket worker RSI claims for a workplace injury are for the elbow injuries, knee injuries and upper limb disorders you may get from lifting and carrying in the store. 

If you are not switched to other work or given adequate breaks, you could get an RSI while working in a supermarket.

Supermarket worker repetitive strain injuries can be:

  • An elbow RSI from stacking shelves for too long a time
  • A wrist RSI when working on the tills all day
  • A knee RSI from lifting and carrying boxes in the supermarket

You could have an RSI workplace injury claim if you contract a repetitive strain injury while working in a supermarket.

Warehouse worker RSI claims

Warehouse worker RSI claims are for the injuries you can get from working long hours without a change of task in the warehouse or store room. 

Your warehouse employer owes you a duty of care, and if they breach that duty of care, causing you an RSI, you may have a workplace injury claim.

A warehouse RSI claim may be:

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from operating a forklift throughout a shift
  • Tendonitis from carrying and lifting goods in the warehouse
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome due to prolonged lifting of goods above the head

A warehouse worker RSI claim can seek compensation for the effects of the workplace injury.

An RSI can do a lot of damage to your arms, legs and back, and it could take months or years for you to make a recovery. You could suffer the effects of an RSI for life. 

A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can handle your RSI injury claim for compensation.

Compensation for a repetitive strain injury

Compensation for a repetitive strain injury can range from more than £10,000 to over £100,000, and some RSI in the workplace claims see compensation amounts in excess of £10 million. 

A repetitive strain injury claim could be for Carpal Tunnel syndrome from working at the tills, the Rotator Cuff RSI from lifting goods above the head or Bursitis from heavy lifting work. An RSI injury from a breach of safety at work guidelines, like Tennis Elbow, could put you in line for a compensation claim.

The RSI could affect your ability to work or find similar work in the future, and you may need time off to recover fully from the effects of the repetitive strain injury.

You can claim compensation for the effects of the repetitive strain injury today and in the future. The amount awarded depends on the severity of your injury and its impact on your life.

Amounts of compensation in a repetitive strain injury claim are:

  • RSI in the elbow due to heavy lifting in the warehouse from £15,650 to £32,010
  • Shoulder RSI due to working on scaffolding from £19,200 to £48,030
  • RSI wrist injury after working at your desk from £47,620 to £59,860
  • Neck and Shoulder RSI due to warehouse work from £45,470 to £55,990
  • Hip RSI from working in the supermarket storeroom from £78,400 to £130,930
  • Neck RSI, incomplete paraplegia in a workplace injury from £45,470 to £148,330
  • Severe back injury and chronic pain due to an RSI from £91,090 to £160,980

(The figures given here are for General Damages amounts only. You will also receive compensation for any financial losses you suffer due to the personal injury. Figures are taken from Judicial College Guidelines 16th Edition and are accurate as of April 2023.)

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There is not one fixed amount for an RSI injury claim, and the compensation awarded for the tendon damage, nerve problems and pain will be tailored to the circumstances of your claim.  

A No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can tell you what to expect from their experience in repetitive strain injury compensation claims.

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What are you being compensated for in a repetitive strain injury claim?

In a repetitive strain injury claim, just like any personal injury claim, you are being compensated for two types of damages: 

In a repetitive strain injury claim, you claim General Damages for PSLA, the Pain, Suffering and Loss of Amenity you experience directly from the personal injury suffered in the accident that was not your fault.

You may suffer Pain due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis and the nerve damage of any repetitive strain injury. The injury to your elbows, shoulders, knees, wrists and other parts of the body can be painful, and you can claim for any medical treatment needed.

You will experience Suffering while you recover from the repetitive strain injury today and in the years to come after a workplace accident.

You can also claim for the Loss of Amenity in your daily life, such as difficulty or restriction in walking, sitting, playing sports, and sleeping due to the injury suffered in an accident that was not wholly your fault.

You seek compensation for Special Damages in a repetitive strain injury claim to cover your costs today and future financial losses after injury when lifting in the warehouse, stacking shelves in the supermarket, or working at your desk in the office.

These could include loss of earnings while recovering, as well as care costs and medical treatment for an injury after the RSI and any long-term treatment expenses. You can also claim for specialist rehabilitation, aids, adaptations, and any other out-of-pocket expenses you have or will suffer due to the repetitive strain injury.

Compensation is awarded to cover all losses, including income, medical expenses, and long-term care needs arising from the injury while driving a forklift, unloading a truck or working the tills.

You will need payslips and all day-to-day receipts, such as accommodation costs, the costs of travel to medical appointments, physical therapy, and all other out-of-pocket expenses incurred after the RSI in the workplace.

A No Win No Fee solicitor handles your repetitive strain injury claim to get you the compensation you deserve for all the costs and expenses of the injury suffered in an accident that was not wholly your fault.

The compensation awarded for your repetitive strain injury claim is the total of these two types of damages.

Who is eligible to claim for repetitive strain injury compensation?

You may be eligible to claim for repetitive strain injury compensation if it happens in an accident that was not your fault or wholly your fault while working in a warehouse, supermarket, office or any workplace where you are doing repetitive work.

An employee of the warehouse may be able to claim for a workplace injury, such as Carpal Tunnel syndrome, or the supermarket worker may have a claim for Tendonitis. 

Dependents may be able to claim compensation if a loved one cannot represent themselves after an accident that was not their fault or only partially their fault.

A dependent is defined as:

  • A spouse or former spouse
  • Someone who lived with the injured party for two years before the accident as a husband, wife, or civil partner.
  • Blood children adopted children or those who became children through marriage or civil partnership
  • Parents and those acting as parents, such as a guardian or step-parents
  • Grandparents or great-grandparents
  • Brothers, sisters, cousins, and other direct relatives

You may be able to claim compensation if you depend on someone who cannot represent themselves after an RSI or who may have passed away due to the effects of the repetitive strain injury.

Your No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can help with your compensation claim.

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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 lays out the responsibilities of employers and employees when creating a safe workplace for all. A repetitive strain injury may be avoidable if the employer follows the Health and Safety Act.

The Act covers every aspect of health and safety in the workplace for the UK and has proved invaluable in the 50 years since its inception.

Standardisation of health and safety guidance makes it clear what is expected in the workplace from employers and employees. Under the 1974 Act, employers know where their duty of care to employees and members of the public lies. 

In the same vein, employees are made aware of their duty of care to their fellow employees when at work. The Act also covers the self-employed and the expectations around them as employers and when in the workplace.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is also known as the HSWA, the HASAWA, the HSW Act and sometimes simply the 1974 Act. 

The Act is clear in what the expectations are for everyone in the workplace and how breaches of it may be prosecuted in the courts and be subject to fines or compensation claims when injury results.

You may be able to make a claim for a workplace injury, such as an RSI, if your employer breaches the HSW Act, leading to your repetitive strain injury.

How long do I have to make a claim for a repetitive strain injury?

You have three years to make a claim for a repetitive strain injury. The three years in any workplace injury claim usually begin when you suffered the RSI, became aware of the injury, or were diagnosed with the repetitive strain injury.

Personal injury compensation claims for the repetitive strain injury must generally be brought and court proceedings issued within three years of the injury.

In the case of children, such as teenagers on a summer job in the supermarket or local shop, the time limit for a workplace injury claim only begins when they turn 18. Parents or guardians can start a workplace injury claim for children under the age of 18.

Your No Win No Fee personal injury solicitor can advise you on making the repetitive strain injury claim and how long you have to make any workplace accident compensation claim.

Find out how much you can claim for a repetitive strain injury

Use our online assessment tool to find out how much you can claim for a repetitive strain injury. Prolonged pain, mobility issues, and even disability can follow an RSI, and you may have a compensation claim for the injury.

The repetitive strain injury may be with you for life, and you may be able to claim compensation for the damages involved and get help dealing with the effects today and in the future.

The Personal Injury Team FREE online assessment tool will put you in direct touch with one of our team, who will give you a full rundown of what can happen with a workplace injury compensation claim.

We can get your repetitive strain claim up and running today.

Compensation amounts for a workplace injury claim vary, and expert advice from one of our team members can help you with an idea of compensation for the effects of the RSI today and in the future.

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