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When computers were first introduced in offices during the 1980s, employers who had health and safety in mind were warned of the consequences of some of the perceived hazards for employees using the new machines, including repetitive strain injury (RSI), carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and back strain, eyesight problems and risks involved with using electrical equipment.
Since then, with computers becoming so prevalent both at home and at work, some chances of potential injury may have been ignored or are not known about by the user who may suffer a workplace injury through continuous use of equipment in an unsafe manner.
As people have continued to use computers, more instances of work-related illnesses are coming to light because repetitive movements eventually have an impact on joints, muscles and bones.
Carpal tunnel syndrome, which results from pressure on the median nerve through the wrist, is typical of this type of unrecognised condition and can creep up on an employee over a period of months or years before it becomes disabling or sufficiently painful to prompt action.
The first symptom people usually notice is that their hand and fingers become numb and tingling while they are sleeping causing them to wake up frequently during the night. Most people do not even realize that this is a symptom of CTS and attribute the numb feeling to sleeping awkwardly.
Hands may become weak or clumsy with difficulty in gripping and causing problems in tasks which require dexterity, such as typing.
Keeping the hand or wrist in one position or carrying out repetitive tasks may make the symptoms worse and they may be alleviated by shaking the hand. GPs are able to prescribe a number of practical (physiotherapy) and drug-related treatments or, occasionally, in severe cases an operation may help.
However, where CTS is related to a particular activity, such as working at a computer in a particular position, an employer or supervisor should be notified. Adjustments to seating, desk, computer and keyboard placing, ancillary equipment and lighting might make all the difference to the severity of the RSI symptoms.
An employer has a duty of care to provide a work environment which complies with health and safety regulations so if you find carpal tunnel syndrome or similar upper limb disorder has developed because of someone else's negligence, it may be worthwhile consulting an experienced personal injury solicitor.
Claiming compensation for carpal tunnel syndrome
If you have been injured at work and you feel that this was due to insufficient care from your employer, you may be able to claim compensation.
Here at YouClaim, we want to help people in precisely this position, and aim to do so on an ethical basis. We do not tolerate fraudulent claims, but neither do we wish to allow personal injury resulting from unsafe work practices to go uncompensated.
Our advisors will be able to discuss the specifics of your claim with you, in plain English, and help you decide whether you have a strong chance of success. If you decide to proceed - and we do ensure that it remains your decision - we will be able to find you the best no win no fee lawyer from our panel to handle your case.
Our accident at work claims are free to the claimant; you will never have to pay our legal fees or your opponent's fee and we take nothing from the winnings in a successful case, either.
If you want to discuss a claim making a claim for carpal tunnel syndrome or RSI, you can give us a call on 0800 10 757 95, chat to us online, or complete a claim form, and we'll endeavour to bring your compensation claim to its best conclusion.
