Avoiding Common Accidents

Shoulder injuries are one of the most common types of personal injury caused by accidents in the workplace. The majority of these injuries are caused by insufficient implementation of Health & Safety procedures and are therefore directly attributable to the employer.

It should be remembered that the shoulder is an exceptionally complex joint. Not only that, it is responsible for the mobility and flexibility of our hands. For many, impaired dexterity could signal the termination of their job which results in a substantial loss of earnings and a very precarious financial future.

An expert ’no win, no fee’ personal injury solicitor will pursue your claim in a court of law. A ’no win, no fee’ agreement means that you can seek redress from your employer at no cost to yourself.

If you are unfortunate to be unsuccessful, then you have lost none of your own money and will have hopefully highlighted health and safety issues in the workplace that may well aid legislation at a later date.

However, if you are successful, then every penny that you were awarded in compensation is yours to keep. The personal injury solicitor will collect his success fee from the negligent party’s insurance policy.  

Even a shoulder injury that, although uncomfortable, gradually becomes better over the course of 10 to 12 months could pay out compensation of up to £2500, while one lasting for a couple of years may well net you between £3-4000. In the unfortunate case where there is lasting damage and acute pain, the amount may be as high as £22,000.