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Construction workers are in a job where risks occur frequently and for a variety of reasons: slips, trips and falls, musculoskeletal injuries through manual handling and accidents involving vehicles, among others, some of which may culminate in neck injury compensation being payable if the incident was not the fault of the victim.
Damage to the nerves, tissues, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint or bones may show themselves as a neck injury even if the problem originates from harm affecting the shoulders, arms or head, including the jaw.
These work-related upper limb disorders often do not seem to be too serious initially but because of the neck's vital position linking the brain to the spinal column, unless the condition is treated promptly by health professionals, lasting harm may occur.
Building site workers may consider they are strong and able to handle potential injury problems but their pride can go before a fall, literally as well as metaphorically.
Falls from ladders or scaffolding are a major source of workplace accident injuries and often these can lead to neck or back damage being inflicted, frequently with long-term consequences.
Sometimes victims bring their problems upon themselves by trying to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects which are too heavy for their muscular ability but if they have never been given safety information or instruction and are not supervised to ensure they are behaving sensibly, the owner or operator of a construction site is likely to be responsible for any accident or injury.
There are no specific safe limits of manual handling weights as defined by Health and Safety at Work regulations but employers should reduce the potential risks to employees or contractors as much as possible by undertaking risk assessments for every task and ensuring there is sufficient training and supervision.
Wherever possible, equipment such as hoists, trolleys, forklift trucks and cranes should be used to avoid people having to lift and manoeuvre materials or machinery around a site.
The types of neck conditions to which a construction worker may be prone include herniated and slipped discs, a twisted neck, known as torticollis, compression fractures and sprains.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) affecting the neck may also occur among builders or similar craftsmen who may continuous hold their heads, necks and shoulders in a set position for a long time in order to be able to work effectively.
A responsible employer will ensure that workers are monitored and supervised to protect themselves from the risk of injury and the company from a potential damages claim for a resulting neck injury.
YouClaim solicitors for neck injury compensation
A victim of a neck injury may take many weeks or months to recover full mobility and to be pain-free after an accident, whether it occurred in the workplace, as a result of a fall or whiplash after a road traffic accident.
In every case, if the circumstances of the injury were caused by the actions or neglect of another person or organisation, it may be possible for a claim for neck injury compensation to be brought.
The experienced solicitors at YouClaim are always ready to offer legal advice and, if you wish, representation in all cases of personal injury.
To find out about their services, which are available throughout the UK, you can email one of our helpful staff via this webpage or call 0800 10 757 95 or the mobile-friendly 0333 240 0871
