Work Related Illness
Also referred to as an occupational or industrial disease, work related illnesses are critical issue in the United Kingdom with thousands of people suffering from illnesses related to their work each year.
If you have been exposed to harmful substances at work which has caused you an illness, you are not alone. You can take action too. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd has a team of claim specialists that can help you make compensation claim if you have suffered a work related illness as a result of negligence on the part of your employer. If there is a remote possibility of negligence, you may have valid claim for work-related illness. Common work related illnesses include stress, musculoskeletal disorders, upper limb disorders, and back pain.
Work related stress is a major work-related medical condition in the UK. This is a more prevalent medical condition because it is a twofold illness. Work-related stress affects an individual mentally, meaning that a person can be affected at the workplace whether the working conditions pose a health risk or not. Secondly, stress can easily intensify already existing medical conditions, causing further illnesses such as insomnia or anxiety.
Work-related illness claim
Making a work-related illness claim can be difficult because determining the responsible party for the condition may not be too straightforward. You may have suffered from work-related stress due to a voluntary overtime. However, it is your employer’s duty to ensure you are protected, hence, they are typically considered liable if health and safety regulations are ignored, exposing you to unsafe working conditions.
Musculoskeletal disorder is a less common work-related illness in the UK, but they are more common in industries that demand manual labor. These disorders include back and upper limb disorders and they are usually caused by repeated lifting of heavy objects during manual labor, or placing your body in awkward positions over a long period of time. This work-related illness easily develops over a period of time, worsening over time if left untreated.
The effects of work related illness typically affect the value of your compensation. Hence, recognizing the effects of this medical condition is crucial to estimating the amount you would receive from your compensation. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd will assist you ascertain the value of your compensation as take you through every step of the way until you receive the full value of your claim.
How Claim Solutions Scotland Can Help
Work-related illnesses have long term effects, and they can affect the quality of life of an individual both mentally and physically. The physical effects could include chronic pain which may even arise from any treatment or surgery you may have gone through to care for the said illness. The mental effects could include emotional instability and pain, especially if your future is significantly affected by the diagnosis. Although it is possible to determine the effects of work-related illnesses yourself, having a healthcare professional assess your situation will help your claim for compensation.
Work-related illness compensation
Work-related illnesses have long term effects, and they can affect the quality of life of an individual both mentally and physically. The physical effects could include chronic pain which may even arise from any treatment or surgery you may have gone through to care for the said illness. The mental effects could include emotional instability and pain, especially if your future is significantly affected by the diagnosis. Although it is possible to determine the effects of work-related illnesses yourself, having a healthcare professional assess your situation will help your claim for compensation.
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