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Back Injury From Lifting During Office Move

Mr W was employed by a company that moved offices shortly after he began working for them. During the removal process, he was asked to lift and carry heavy boxes of files, dispose of rubbish bags and move furniture. Mr W strained his back while lifting a desk into the back of a van, and was later driven home by a colleague.

The following morning he was in considerable pain, and could not stand up straight. He saw his GP, who informed him that he had partially torn muscles in his lower back (lumbar). Mr W required 3 weeks off work to recuperate, and had difficulty carrying out daily tasks during that time. He was also only on a temporary contract with the company, the length of which meant that he was not entitled to sick pay during his absence.

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Mr W felt that he had been unfairly treated by his company, and got in touch with Bartletts Solicitors for free legal advice. He asked how much compensation can I claim for injuring my back during an office move? We assessed the likely damages that he would receive and then agreed to represent him on a no win no fee basis in bringing a compensation claim against his employer. We wrote to them pointing out that the removal procedure had not been properly risk assessed, and it was unfair to expect employees to carry out heavy manual handling work which they were not trained to do. No training in safe lifting techniques or specialist lifting equipment had been provided, and this had created a situation where it was reasonably likely that an employee would injure themselves. Following negotiations, the company’s insurers admitted liability, and Mr W received £3,600 in compensation for his injury.
We have won a variety of cases for clients with back injuries caused by work, ranging from a claim on behalf of an office worker who injured his back while moving furniture, to a claim on behalf of a supermarket worker who injured his back pushing a dolly at work. See our case studies section opposite to find out more or visit our Won Cases section.
Claiming with us is easy. Get a free no obligation initial consultation about your case, your rights, and our no win no fee agreement. All information can be taken over the phone. Medical treatment is local to you. We aim to keep the claims process short by keeping claims out of court. If your claim does need to go to court it is unlikely that you will need to attend court, as cases settle before the final hearing.
We can advise you about job security and dismissal concerns, as well as matters related to sick pay. Dismissal without a valid reason and without due procedures being followed is against the law, and can result in a claim for unfair dismissal being brought against the employer. Employers are also legally obliged to pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) to injured employees, and may pay more than the minimum depending on the terms of an individual’s employment contract. Contact us today for free no obligation advice.
Compensation will pay for private healthcare treatment. It will also cover:

  • Physiotherapy
  • Psychological therapy
  • Expenses (such as the cost of travel to hospital appointments)
  • Loss of income
  • Household adaptations

    • The amount of compensation you receive will depend on the severity of your injuries and the likelihood that you’ll make a full recovery. We’ll seek expert opinions on what care you’ll need to ensure that the compensation we claim will be sufficient.
    Bartletts Solicitors have been protecting and supporting clients for 150 years, and enjoys a reputation nationwide for trusted legal advice. We are specialists in work related back injury compensation claims, having successfully represented employees who have been injured across a range of industries.

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