Musculoskeletal Claims Newcastle
Musculoskeletal diseases affect people in a huge range of industries and can significantly impact your ability to move properly, as well as your long-term job prospects.
Our team’s extensive experience supporting and guiding compensation claims for musculoskeletal diseases across Newcastle and the wider North East means we’re perfectly positioned to support your every need.
Find out more about claiming for musculoskeletal diseases below.
Get support for musculoskeletal disease claims in Newcastle
Beecham Peacock’s extensive experience supporting claimants with personal injury claims means we can guide and support you to gain the compensation you deserve for musculoskeletal disorders sustained as a result of another party’s negligence.
Our musculoskeletal disorder claims services cover:
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What is a musculoskeletal disease?
Musculoskeletal diseases – sometimes abbreviated to MSDs – are injuries or conditions affecting your body’s soft tissues, including muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves.
Common types of musculoskeletal disease
Our dedicated musculoskeletal compensation claim service covers common spinal injuries, such as ruptures, bulges and disc prolapses as well as issues with your lumbar and thoracic spine.
However, some other forms of common industrial illnesses fall into the category of musculoskeletal illnesses.
Some conditions that arise from repetitive movement, like carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injuries and vibration white finger, are common forms of musculoskeletal disease.
What causes musculoskeletal diseases?
Musculoskeletal diseases are typically caused or aggravated by activities such as manual handling, heavy lifting, poor posture or repetitive movement. They can therefore arise from a number of different workplace conditions, particularly those where physical exertion is required.
Some industries where MSDs are common include:
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing and logistics
• Agriculture
• Office work
• Retail
Making a musculoskeletal claim
Employers have a legal duty to minimise the health risks that can arise when carrying out manual jobs, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
If you feel you have contracted or aggravated a musculoskeletal disorder as a result of your employer’s failure to provide the proper training, adequate break times or setup a suitable workstation, you may have grounds for a claim.
In the majority of cases, sufferers of musculoskeletal diseases must make a claim within three years of receiving a diagnosis to qualify for compensation – though there are some key circumstances where this is not the case, such as if the claimant is aged under 21.
Contact our team for a no-obligation chat today to discuss whether you have the basis for a claim.
How much compensation can I get for a musculoskeletal claim?
The amount of compensation available to you for a successful musculoskeletal disease claim will depend on a number of factors, in particular:
• How severe your MSD is
• The extent of your employer’s negligence in failing to minimise the health risks associated with your job
• The cost of treatment, rehab and post-injury care required
• The level of pain and suffering that you have endured.
Contact us and make a musculoskeletal claim with our North East specialists today to find out how much you could receive.
Musculoskeletal disease compensation experts in Newcastle
As one of the leading musculoskeletal claim solicitors in the North East, we have helped a huge number of people in Newcastle and beyond to get access to the compensation they deserve.
We can also provide support for a number of other illnesses and diseases sustained in the workplace, including work-related cancer, occupational asthma, asbestos-related diseases and more.
Contact us for musculoskeletal disease compensation
Our Newcastle-based musculoskeletal compensation claim experts can help you get the result you deserve.
Get in touch today for a no-obligation chat to discuss whether you have the basis of a claim or not.
Call on 0191 232 3048
Email enquire@beechampeacock.co.uk
Visit: 2nd Floor South, New England House, 10 Ridley Place, Newcastle, NE1 8JW
Musculoskeletal claim FAQs
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Does there have to be a problem with my skeleton to make a musculoskeletal claim?
No – whilst issues with the skeleton and bone structure can arise as symptoms of musculoskeletal conditions, there does not have to be any damage to your skeleton to make a claim as the damage can be to muscles, ligaments or joints.
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How serious does my musculoskeletal problem have to be?
As long as there is a formal diagnosis from a medical professional, you can make a claim for a musculoskeletal disorder – regardless of whether you are in excruciating pain and unable to work or only in mild discomfort.
The seriousness of your MSD will not affect your claim eligibility but will affect the compensation you are entitled to.
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Can I make a claim against my employer for a musculoskeletal problem that I already had?
Yes, you can – if you can prove your job made it worse or if your employer was negligent and did not adhere to their duty of care.
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Why Choose Us
- Over 180 years experience within our team of experts
- Highly qualified staff
- Industry recognition as a leading firm
- Extremely high customer satisfaction feedback
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0191 232 3048
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