Shoulder Impingement Caused By Work?

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Shoulder Impingement


Shoulder impingement injuries are characterised by inflammation in the shoulder, triggered by too much rubbing of the shoulder muscles against the top part of the shoulder blade. This can sometimes occur as a result of repetitive movement or lifting involved in certain manual job roles. If you have developed shoulder impingement syndrome as a result of your working conditions, you may be entitled to compensation.


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Symptoms of shoulder impingement

The symptoms of shoulder impingement can come on suddenly, or develop gradually and include:

  • Pain in the top and outer side of the shoulder
  • Weakness in the arm
  • Pain that’s worse when you lift your arm, especially above your head
  • Pain or aching at night, which may disturb your sleep

Causes of shoulder impingement

Shoulder impingement occurs when the rotator cuff tendon rubs or catches on the bone at the top of your shoulder. This often makes it painful to move the shoulder during everyday activities. This can simply be a result of wear and tear with age. However, shoulder impingement can also be caused when an individual suffers a shoulder injury in an accident, such as a road traffic accident or an accident at work. In other cases, it is caused by overuse of the shoulder, for example, during repetitive activities at work or playing sport such as tennis or swimming. If your injury has occurred because of an accident or as a result of overuse of your shoulder at work, you may be entitled to pursue a claim for compensation.

Treatment

In the first instance, shoulder impingement will usually be treated with anti-inflammatory painkillers. These will be prescribed by a GP or can be bought over-the-counter. If painkillers don’t help to relieve the pain in the shoulder, steroid injections or physiotherapy may be required. Shoulder impingement usually improves within a few weeks or months with the right treatment. However, in some cases, it can be a chronic problem that lasts a lot longer than this and can require surgery to widen the space around the rotator cuff tendon.


Claiming compensation for shoulder impingement

If you have sustained a shoulder impingement injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault or because of your working environment, you are legally entitled to make a claim for compensation. The figures below give an idea of the amount you could receive for your injury.

LEVEL OF SHOULDER INJURY

AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION

  • Severe

    £15,300 – £38,280

  • Serious

    £10,180 – £15,300

  • Moderate

    £6,290 – £10,180

  • Minor

    £1,950 – £6,290

If you are suffering from a shoulder impingement injury, this can have a significant impact on day-to-day life. You might need to take time off work while you recover or may find yourself unable to continue doing the same job as you did before your injury. If this is the case, you may be able to recover your loss of earnings as part of your claim. Serious shoulder injuries can lead to debilitating pain, making it hard to carry out everyday activities such as caring for family members, housework or hobbies. Your solicitor will consider the ways in which your injury has affected you when calculating the potential value of your claim.


MAKING A SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT CLAIM WITH FIRST PERSONAL INJURY

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