Repetitive Strain Injury

Over recent years, repetitive strain injury claims have been very difficult to pursue successfully. There has been some difference of opinion between medical experts about diagnosis and the cause of some of the symptoms which people claim to have as a result of repetitive work.

Sometimes called Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD) sufferers claim to have pain, swelling, tingling and stiffness and this appears to be associated with work processes that have caused repetitive strain in the upper limbs.

Keyboard operation is a typical example. Now every responsible employer should encourage employees to take regular breaks from the keyboard, should ensure that the seating and PC monitor is at the right height for comfortable operation, that wrist rests are available if wanted, that warnings are given about potential risks of these types of symptoms occurring, and require employees to notify any onset of repetitive strain symptoms immediately. If these steps are not taken, and an employee develops symptoms from prolonged keyboard use, there may the possibility of making a repetitive strain injury claim.

Some of the symptoms of RSI can become quite severe, resulting in inability to work, so these claims can be quite substantial. There are also other types of repetitive work processes which can give rise to the same problems. It is essential to get good legal advice about the prospects of success for a repetitive strain injury claim.

Call or apply online to National Accident Helpline if you think you could be eligible to make a repetitive strain injury claim .