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Musculoskeletal injuries are a broad category of conditions that affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissues in the body. These injuries can range from acute damage caused by sudden trauma to chronic conditions that develop over time, such as repetitive strain injuries or arthritis.

If you or a loved one has suffered a musculoskeletal injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. This compensation can help ease the financial burden of medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, and the emotional toll of living with such a significant injury.

Please get in touch with our expert team at Beacon Law to discuss how we can assist you in making a musculoskeletal compensation claim.

Common accidents that lead to musculoskeletal claims

Musculoskeletal claims often arise from accidents or incidents where negligence or unsafe conditions lead to injuries affecting the muscles, bones, joints, or connective tissues. Some of the most common types of accidents include:

Work-related musculoskeletal disorder claims

    • Manual handling injuries: Strains and sprains caused by lifting, carrying, or moving heavy objects without proper training or equipment.
    • Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI): Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome resulting from repetitive tasks or poor ergonomics.
    • Falls from heights: Injuries from falling off ladders, scaffolding, or other elevated surfaces.
    • Slip, trip, and fall Accidents: Commonly caused by wet floors, uneven surfaces, or cluttered walkways can cause injuries due to poor health and safety standards.

Road traffic accidents

    • Whiplash injuries: Damage to the neck and back due to sudden movement during collisions.
    • Fractures and soft tissue damage: Resulting from the impact of accidents, including those involving motorcyclists, cyclists, or pedestrians.

Sports-related incidents

    • High-impact or repetitive motions in sports can cause ligament tears in the upper limbs, joint dislocations, or muscle strains.
    • Accidents during recreational activities or poorly supervised sports facilities may also lead to musculoskeletal disorder claims.

Construction site accidents

    • Heavy equipment injuries, falling objects, or unsafe working environments can lead to musculoskeletal damage.
    • Long working days using vibrating tools may result in conditions like vibration white finger or other musculoskeletal disorders.

Public liability accidents

    • Injuries sustained in public spaces, such as slips on poorly maintained surfaces or trips over hazards.
    • Defective or poorly maintained equipment in gyms or recreational facilities leading to injury.

What is the musculoskeletal claims process?

During your initial consultation, an injury lawyer from our team will provide you with legal advice about musculoskeletal claims and will inform you about the relevant limitation rules.

Our personal injury lawyers will then ask you for details about your accident and the initial injuries that were suffered as a result. This will help us to assess the likelihood of your claim being successful.

In the early stages of your musculoskeletal claim, it’s essential to gather evidence to support your case. This may include CCTV footage of the incident, medical records, accident reports, photographs of your injuries, and witness statements.

Your injury lawyer may also request that you undergo an independent medical examination to obtain a detailed report on the nature and extent of your injuries. These medical reports serve as crucial evidence for your claim. Even if you’ve already received medical treatment, a more comprehensive assessment may still be required to ensure the reports are accurate, thorough, and reliable.

If we think that your accident claim would be likely to succeed, we will offer a no win, no fee basis; if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be required to pay any legal fees.

How much compensation could I receive?

If you have been injured in an accident, and you decide to make a claim, the compensation for your accident will be dependent on the type of injury and the level of pain and suffering you sustained.

It is difficult to determine the amount of compensation from the outset without knowing all the details of the injury. As many injuries are complex, especially those which are ongoing, it may be necessary to obtain a medical evaluation of your injuries before we can make an estimation on the value of your injuries.

The valuation of your general damages will be based on recent case law, as well as guidelines set out by the Judicial College.

In addition to your claim for compensation for your injuries, you may also be able to make a claim for additional financial losses. Your additional losses can include the following:

  • Loss of earnings if you required time off due to the accident.
  • Travel costs – for travel to and from medical appointments
  • Parking costs at medical appointments
  • Costs of any care received
  • Medical treatment costs

What are the time limits for making musculoskeletal claims?

Before starting your claim, it is important to note that there are strict time limits on personal injury claims. From the date of the accident that caused the injuries, the injured party will have 3 years to commence proceedings for claiming compensation.

It must be noted, however, that there are some exceptions to this rule:

For instance, if the claimant was under 18 at the time of the incident, they have until their 21st birthday to file a compensation claim. If the claimant is still under 18, a litigation friend (such as a parent, guardian, or close family member) can pursue the claim on their behalf.

Another exception to the three-year time limit applies when the claimant lacks the mental capacity to start an accident claim. In such cases, the three-year limit does not apply. The claimant can initiate their claim at any point once they regain the mental capacity to proceed.

Why choose Beacon Law?

Beacon Law are specialist personal injury lawyers with a wealth of experience in dealing with various types of claims, including musculoskeletal claims. We can provide you with specialist legal advice on making a claim and guide you through the process, whilst negotiating the best settlement for your accident and injuries.

Our specialist personal injury solicitors are highly experienced in handling musculoskeletal claims.

We offer our services on a no win, no fee basis, which means you only have to pay our fees if we win your case for you. To find out more about making a claim for a no-win, no fee basis, have a look at the funding section on our website.

For a free, no-obligation assessment of your claim with a member of our legal team, please contact us today on 0330 1332 857 or complete our online enquiry form and one of our experts will call you back.

Beacon Law is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

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Last Updated on January 7, 2025 by Stacey