Nursing Injury Claims
Make a Nursing Injury Claim for Compensation
Our lawyers have helped many clients who work as nurses bring a claim. Read on to find out the common causes of nursing injuries and how we can help and guide you through the claims process.
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Common nursing injuries we see
Nursing combines heavy lifting, sharp instruments, infection risk, long shifts and exposure to distressed or violent patients. The injuries we see fall into a handful of clear patterns.
Back and musculoskeletal injuries from patient handling. Lifting, turning and transferring patients causes back injuries, prolapsed discs and shoulder damage. Where staffing levels mean one nurse is doing a two-person transfer, or where hoists are unavailable or broken, employer liability is usually clear. Manual handling cases account for the single largest group of nursing claims we handle.
Catching falling patients. Nurses who instinctively try to catch a falling patient suffer severe back and spinal injuries. Where the patient is known to be at falls risk and proper training, falls mats or two-person attendance has not been provided, the employer is usually liable.
Needlestick and sharps injuries. Despite NICE guidance and safer-sharps devices, needlestick injuries remain common. The real injury is the months of bloodborne pathogen testing, post-exposure prophylaxis and psychological strain that follow, not the puncture itself.
Assaults by patients. Nurses in A&E, psychiatric and emergency settings are at high risk of assault by patients who are violent, intoxicated or experiencing acute mental health crisis. Injuries range from bruising and bites to fractures, head injury and serious psychological harm. Employers must assess patient risk and put security, training and de-escalation protocols in place.
Slips, trips and falls. Wet floors from spillages, mopping, blood and fluids, plus trip hazards from cables and equipment cause fractures, back injuries and head trauma. Wards and clinical areas should be kept clear and spills signed and cleaned promptly.
Dermatitis and chemical sensitisation. Frequent handwashing, alcohol gels, glove powders, sterilising fluids and cleaning chemicals cause occupational dermatitis and contact allergies. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations require employers to assess exposure and provide suitable PPE and skin care.
Infection exposure. Beyond bloodborne pathogens, nurses are exposed to TB, MRSA, COVID-19 and other respiratory and droplet-spread infections. Inadequate PPE, poor isolation procedures and faulty ventilation can give rise to occupational disease claims.
Psychological injury and PTSD. Nurses dealing with paediatric deaths, trauma, abusive patients or repeated critical incidents frequently develop post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and burnout. Employer liability arises where the workload is excessive, support is absent or warning signs have been ignored.
The employer owes you a duty to assess patient handling, allocate sufficient staff, train you properly, provide working equipment and intervene when patients pose a known risk. When that duty is not met and you are injured as a result, you can claim.
Nursing injury claim case study
We acted for a nurse who was injured when she tried to catch a falling patient. She suffered a serious back injury which left her spine vulnerable to further injury and she had to give up her vocation of nursing. We brought an accident at work claim against her employer, a nursing agency. They denied liability, arguing that she had been properly trained and should have known that she should not try to catch a falling patient; they denied that the accident occurred and claimed that if it did then it happen then did not cause her injury. Court proceedings were required and the parties exchanged medical and fitness evidence. Eventually, the employers accepted that they had not been given the proper training and that the accident caused the injury. They settled out of court for a figure that included loss of earnings and compensation for loss of career.
Why choose Osbornes Law for your claim?
By choosing Osbornes Law for your claim, you will benefit from:
- Support in every aspect of your claim – our service goes beyond just handling the legal aspects of your claim. We work with a network of healthcare professionals, charities and support groups to ensure that you are connected to the best possible services while we fight for your right to compensation.
- Expertise – our solicitors have extensive experience in handling claims involving all types of injuries. We understand the complexities involved and know how to build strong, evidence-based cases that maximise your chances of success.
- Personalised service – Our team is always available to answer any questions you may have and provide support every step of the way.
- No-win no-fee – personal injury claims can usually be funded through a no-win no-fee agreement. This means that you will not have to pay any upfront fees or legal costs unless we win your case.
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