Lifting Accidents at Work
One of the most common causes of serious injuries are lifting accidents at work. These types of accidents are not necessarily unforeseen. The obvious difficulty of lifting heavy packages, crates or boxes creates a situation where lifting accidents are bound to occur. Even though it is expected, there’s not a lot you can do to avoid lifting accidents.
Your employer is responsible for teaching you proper lifting procedures so you can avoid lifting accidents as much as possible. They are also responsible for making sure that the jobs are not beyond your capabilities to help keep lifting accidents at a minimum. In spite of the best efforts on all sides, lifting accidents will happen.
When Lifting Accidents Occur
There is no particular time, or reason for a lifting accident. They happen at the most unexpected times, and sometimes during duties you wouldn’t expect to have a lifting accident. For instance, you may have just moved a heavy crate, and then gone to lift a small box to a table and end up throwing your back out.
Another possibility is that you have secured packages accordingly, and when you went to pick up the bundle, you are offset and your balance is thrown. No matter how lifting accidents occur at work, they need prompt medical attention.
When to See a Doctor Following Lifting Accidents
You should definitely see a physician following lifting accidents when you are experiencing immediate pain. Remember, however that pain does not always show up immediately. For that reason it is always important to report lifting accidents to your supervisor.
When you tell your supervisor about lifting accidents that happen at work, they can document it so that if you wake up in pain the next day, you can get compensation for medical expenses and time off. Never ignore your doctor’s advice and return to work earlier than suggested following any lifting accidents.
You cannot be fired for an injury you sustained at work if your doctor tells you to rest. It is important to follow your doctor’s advice completely following lifting accidents so that injuries do not become permanent.
When to Seek Legal Help for Lifting Accidents
Anytime you have to see a doctor, or miss days of work due to lifting accidents, you should talk to your solicitor. They can advise you on the best action to take so that you get the compensation you deserve for lifting accidents at work. If you do not have a solicitor, choose one with a strong record of success in work related injuries.
At Alan Curtis Solicitors Ltd, we have over 15,000 accident clients who have won more than £10,000,000 in damages for work related accidents such as lifting accidents. Visit our contact page and fill out the form on our website to see if you have a compensation claim for lifting accidents. If you do, you won’t have to pay any fees, and you will get 100% of your settlement from your case.
The money you receive can pay off your doctor bills, prescription expenses, and even help pay your living expenses from when you were off of work. That can take the pain out of lifting accidents for you and your entire family.
