Personal Injury
Heavy lifting injury solicitors
Heavy lifting injuries can occur suddenly or develop gradually over time. Back, neck, shoulder, arm and leg injuries may be caused by lifting excessive weights, poor systems of work, inadequate staffing, unsuitable equipment or pressure to complete tasks quickly.
We advise employees and workers who have suffered manual handling injuries in factories, warehouses, healthcare settings, construction, retail, logistics and other physical roles. These cases often turn on whether the employer properly assessed and controlled the risks of lifting and repetitive handling.
Manual handling claims
We can assist with claims involving:
- Back, neck, shoulder, arm and leg injuries caused by lifting or carrying.
- Injuries from pushing, pulling, twisting or repetitive handling.
- Lifting loads that were too heavy, awkward or unstable.
- Lack of manual handling training or poor supervision.
- Failure to provide trolleys, hoists, team lifting or mechanical aids.
- Cumulative injuries caused by repeated unsafe tasks over months or years.
Risk assessments and safe systems
Employers should avoid hazardous manual handling where possible and reduce risks where lifting cannot be avoided. That may involve assessing the load, the task, the environment and the individual worker. Training alone is rarely enough if the system of work remains unsafe.
We will consider the nature of the work, the weights involved, staffing levels, pace of work, equipment available, previous complaints and whether safer alternatives should have been provided.
Causation and medical evidence
Manual handling claims can be disputed, particularly where there is a pre-existing degenerative condition or a gradual onset of symptoms. Medical evidence is needed to address whether the work caused, materially contributed to or accelerated the injury.
We can help obtain appropriate medical evidence and present the work history clearly, including the frequency of lifting, weights handled, shifts worked and the impact on symptoms.
Losses and future work
Heavy lifting injuries can affect the ability to continue in manual employment. Compensation may include pain and suffering, lost earnings, future loss of earning capacity, treatment, care, travel and retraining or career impact where appropriate.
We will advise on evidence, prospects, value and settlement strategy so that the claim reflects both the injury and its practical effect on your working life.