Shoulder injury claims

There are strict health and safety laws in place that are designed to protect employees from avoidable accidents.

If you've been involved in a workplace accident, then your employer may not have followed those regulations fully. If that's the case, they've put you at risk and you may be able to make a claim.

Shoulder injuries can occur in the workplace for a number of reasons, including:

• Heavy lifting
• Repeated arm movements
• Using dangerous machinery
• Impact from falling objects

We can help you understand if you do have a potential case - speak to us for a no-pressure chat on . All calls are free and completely confidential.

Some shoulder injuries occur because of an impact to the joint. This commonly happens during road traffic accidents, when the vehicle suddenly jolts or abruptly stops.

Injuries can also be caused when the shoulder is actually hit against something in a collision, such as the handlebars of a bike or the steering wheel of a car.

Our road accident solicitors have experience helping people like you to make personal injury claims either as a driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist.

You can find out more about making a road accident claim here.

The shoulders are among the largest and most versatile joints in the human body - and for this reason, they can be fragile and incredibly painful if damaged.

Below are a few examples of the types of injury that can affect your shoulder:

Broken or fractured bones

Several bones make up the shoulder, and if one of these breaks it can cause extreme pain for years after you've recovered. Fractures of the clavicle and scapula can cause problems even after they've healed.

Rotator cuff 

The rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that aid the range of mobility in your shoulder. When damaged, it severely impacts your ability to use your shoulder properly.

Brachial Plexusinjury

This is a network of nerves that sit underneath your shoulder blade. If this becomes damaged, it can affect mobility in the back and shoulders. This injury is also known as Parsonage-Turner syndrome and results in feelings of numbness or tingling, as well as pain in the arms and hands.

Your compensation figure is calculated on the details and consequences of your accident, meaning there's no one-size-fits-all answer to how much compensation you might get for your shoulder injury claim. That's because the costs that can be recovered vary from case to case.

However, to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation you're entitled to, your solicitor will consider:

• Your lost earnings and any time you and your loved ones have had to take off work
• Any medical treatment or physiotherapy you've received, or prescription costs you've paid for
• Travel and accommodation for you and your family
• The future impact of your injury

We understand that shoulder injuries cause more than physical pain; they can also have a huge impact on your family and social life, as well as your ability to carry on with day-to-day activities.

After a shoulder injury, you may be unable to drive or work. This can put you under financial strain, it can also mean you're stuck at home and dependent on those around you.

You can be sure that our solicitors will take into consideration all the impacts of your injury so that you can get the compensation and support you need. Once they have an idea of the amount of compensation you're likely to receive, they'll let you know.

You may be feeling unsure whether you have a claim. The best way to find out is to get in touch with us on  where we can ask you some questions about your accident and how your injury has affected you.

As we're here to offer free, impartial advice, you don't need to worry about feeling rushed or pressured to start a claim during our call - we're simply here to help you.

If you do have a potential claim and you decide you'd like to go ahead, we can put you in touch with the right specialist solicitor for your case. They'll often be able to speak to you on the phone straight away and will give you a free consultation to guide you through the next steps, before you start your case.