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Injury

Our specialist solicitors focus on personal injury compensation claims. We conduct RSI claims on a risk-free, no win no fee basis. You will not have to fund or finance your repetitive strain injury case or pay any expenses as it proceeds. All compensation awarded is yours; we make no deduction. Whether you win or whether you lose, there is no charge. For free advice submit your details or use the helpline and a lawyer who is a member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority panel of personal injury experts, will give you free advice with no further obligation on how you can go about making a compensation claim.

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Repetitive Strain Injury

Exactly what is repetitive strain injury? RSI is an umbrella term which refers to a range of musculoskeletal injuries that are also known as Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs), Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs) and Occupational Overuse Injuries. These conditions tend to occur as a result of practices in use at the workplace and may cause substantial pain, suffering and inconvenience. There are numerous conditions which may contribute to RSI including :-

• adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
• epicondylitis (tennis / golfer's elbow)
• bursitis
• ganglion cyst
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• peritendinitis
• cervical spondylosis
• rotator cuff syndrome
• writers' cramp
• tendinitis
• cubital tunnel syndrome
• tenosynovitis
• De Quervain's syndrome
• trigger Finger / thumb
• Dupuytren's contracture
• vibration-induced white finger

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Symptoms

Repetitive strain injury can occur in several locations within the body including the spine and lower and upper limbs. RSI symptoms include numbness, tingling, sharp or dull pain, weakness or poor grip, and limited movement of the limbs. The consequences of suffering from RSI is that the individual may be unable to conduct simple tasks which affects lifestyle and wellbeing both at home and at work.

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Health & Safety

Employers should closely monitor the health and welfare of employees. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations require that health and safety risks are identified, evaluated and that appropriate action to avert repetitive strain injury is undertaken. Employees should receive adequate health and safety training upon taking up employment and also where there is a pertinent change in working practices, systems, technology or responsibilities. Employers who fail to fulfil their legal obligations may, in the event of an employee suffering from RSI due to their negligence, be liable to pay compensation.

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Serious Problem

RSI remains a serious issue. The British Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has suggested that over 500,000 workers in Britain suffer from painful neck or upper limb disorders due to RSI sustained whilst in the workplace and recent research has suggested that this figure may underestimate the extent of the problem. The TUC has said that at least one in fifty workers has repetitive strain injury symptoms causing pain and immobility across numerous areas of the body including joints, nerves and muscles.

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Free Legal Advice

Our specialist personal injury solicitors deal with occupational illness claims on a risk free no win no fee basis. Compensation is paid in full. Win or lose there is no charge. Do yourself justice and use the helpline or complete the contact form and we will immediately put you in touch with a specialist solicitor who deals with industrial disease claims. If after talking to that solicitor you decide to proceed no further you will not be charged for any advice.