ELBOW INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIM

Elbow Injury Compensation

Elbow injury causing pain and discomfort is a common complaint amongst workers on production assembly lines or those workers involved in repetitive use of the joint such as cleaners and polishers. Elbow injury claims for compensation are very common actions undertaken by negligence solicitors who deal with workplace accidents. The key to avoidance of this type of injury, in common with all other repetitive strain injuries relates to workers taking adequate rest periods. Failure to provide a safe system of work can mean that an employer is liable in negligence for any injury suffered by employees and is liable to pay elbow injury compensation in the event of failure to ensure the health and safety of employees.

Common Types of Elbow Injury Claims

There are a number of different types of elbow injury including tennis elbow, golfers elbow and bursitis in addition to more traumatic injuries involving joint strains, dislocations and fractures, all of which can arise in the workplace. Identification of the particular injury is essential in order that the correct treatment can be undertaken. An MRI scan may be necessary in order to diagnose the condition accurately. It is worth noting that only 5% of tennis elbow sufferers are tennis player and the remaining 95% of those with this condition contract the injury mainly in a workplace environment giving rise to the possibility of an elbow injury compensation claim.

Tennis Elbow Compensation Claims

Many workers suffer a common injury known as lateral epicondylitis or ‘tennis elbow’. Pain is situated around the joint and can make it difficult to grip objects. Workers who perform repetitive movements, including office workers and production line operatives commonly suffer from this uncomfortable condition which should be distinguished from bursitis of the elbow and Golfers elbow both of which are different conditions.

Severe Traumatic Elbow Injury – Fractures Dislocations Strains

Elbow fractures, dislocations and joint strains and sprains occur frequently in a workplace environment. A fracture or elbow dislocation usually arises as a result of a fall, trip or slip where the arm is extended. Needless to say tripping and slipping accidents at work are commonplace often caused by neglect which is usually the responsibility of the employer and may give rise to a successful elbow injury compensation claim.

No Win No Fee Compensation Claims for Elbow Injury

If you have suffered injury in an accident you should consult a solicitor as soon as possible. In order to make an elbow injury compensation claim the accident must have occurred within the last three years and have been caused as a result of negligence by another person. Many solicitors offer a no win no fee service which minimises the individual’s financial risk however the no win no fee scheme offered by this firm goes much further and can be summed up as 'win or lose no charge - compensation paid in full'. If you use our claims service there is no financial risk whatsoever and you are paid 100% of your compensation with no deductions.

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