Soft Tissue Injury at Work - Compensation Claims

Claim compensation for a soft tissue injury at work

Many people who suffer accidents at work sustain soft tissue injury. These may be in the form of sprains to joints, dislocations, strains and pulls. There may be damage to the soft tissue or tendons, ligaments or muscles. Many injuries are caused by manual handling tasks or from slipping and tripping accidents, although they can arise in a variety of circumstances.

Having a pre-existing injury or condition does not necessarily prevent a compensation claim being pursued. Compensation can be awarded for an aggravation or acceleration of the symptoms from a pre-existing condition as the result of an accident.

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Case studies: soft tissue injury compensation

Irwin Mitchell have a proven track record of recovering compensation, specifically for soft tissue injury at work:

A man suffered a soft tissue injury to his ankle when a fork lift truck was reversed by a colleague and the back wheel of the fork lift truck struck his ankle. He received £3,200 in an out of Court settlement.

A supermarket delivery driver received £14,500 in compensation after tripping on uneven concrete in a store loading bay injuring his shoulder. Complaints about the state of the concrete in the loading bay had been made prior to his accident but no repairs had been carried out.

A concrete maker suffered a soft tissue related workplace injury caused by a faulty power hose hand lever. The sudden change in pressure of the water caused him to lose his balance and twist his knee. He received £4,750 in compensation.

What we'll do for you as specialists in work related injury claims

More than anything, we aim to keep things clear, simple and as straightforward as possible for our clients, so there’s no need for you to worry at any point about the legal complexities or technicalities of your workplace injury. You’ll be kept informed throughout the claims process which, put simply, looks like this:

• Your free initial consultation gives us a clear understanding of your claim for soft tissue injury at work.
• If you have a case we assign our best legal team with the expertise to handle your claim.
• The legal team will investigate and build evidence to back up your case.
• We keep in touch with you throughout, so you’re always informed.
• Finally, with your approval, we arrive at the best compensation settlement possible.

Contact a solicitor as soon as you can

It’s important to speak to us as soon as possible about your work related accident – time limitation periods apply and investigating your claim is often easier if you begin proceedings quickly. Your initial consultation with us is free, and we’ll tell you then whether or not your case is worth pursuing. If it is, we’ll carry out our investigation of the case free of charge too.

Can I make a compensation claim? Complete our personal injury claim form to see how we can help you.