Repetetive Strain Injuy Claims

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a broad term used to describe a number of different conditions, all of which are caused by the movement of a specific body part over a long period of time. RSI, sometimes referred to as Repetitive Stress Injury or Repetitive Strain Disorder affects the muscles, nerves and tendons of any body part that is used to make repetitive physical movements.


The conditions that are often referred to as RSI include:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Trigger finger
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Tendonitis
  • Thumb and reflex sympathetic dystrophy



Of these conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common. The symptoms include a tingling or loss of feeling in fingers, weakened grip strength and pain in the hand and wrist that can travel as far as the shoulder in some cases. Office workers often experience this problem due to repeated activity such as typing and using a mouse, coupled with poor ergonomics. This can be a consequence of inadequate research into reducing the likelihood of carpal tunnel syndrome, which results in a negligence of safety.

Reducing the risk of RSI



It is an employee’s right to work in a safe environment and an employer’s duty to ensure the safety of their staff. An employer of office workers should ensure the good practice of ergonomics, provide wrist rests, encourage employees to take regular breaks from using a computer and warn them about the risks of RSI. An employee can make an RSI claim if these steps are not taken.

RSI Compensation



Repetitive Strain Disorder claims can be difficult to pursue successfully due to differing medical opinions and the difficulty in proving that RSI has solely been brought on by work activity. If you have sustained RSI through typing but have a computer at home, it is reasonable that usage of the latter can be attributed to the injury. However, if your employer has neglected your safety by failing to provide a work environment with measures to avoid this type of injury, then you may well be entitled to compensation. At Lawson Taylor we encourage you to contact us for advice on whether you are likely to be successful in making such a claim and will help you at every stage, should you decide to seek legal assistance. A Personal Injury Solicitor will guide you through the process on a No Win No Fee basis. Repetitive strain injury claims may be tricky but our lawyers are experts in such cases and guarantee that you keep 100% compensation.

Contact Lawson Taylor today to find out whether you are entitled to make a RSI compensation claim.