UK STRESS AT WORK CLAIM ADVICE

Whilst it is healthy to experience some levels of stress in our daily lives (which can motivate us to achieve), excessive or prolonged exposure can result in “burn-out” and psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. Mental illness can be caused by:

• heavy workload
• working long hours
• insufficient resources
• rapid change, uncertainty/insecurity
• poor delegation
• lack of trust in management and management style
• lack of training or supervision
• threats of violence, harassment and bullying

The annual number of stress at work claim settlements is icreasing year by year with one in five workers having mental problems caused by their employment. Your employer has a duty of care to provide and maintain a working environment that is safe to your health. Under existing health and safety legislation employers have a duty to undertake risk assessments and manage activities to reduce the incidence of these problems.

If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, then you should seek medical advice as to whether you may be suffering from a psychological illness:

• declining/inconsistent work performance
• uncharacteristic errors
• loss of motivation/commitment
• indecision
• lapses in memory
• crying
• arguments
• undue sensitivity
• irritability/moodiness
• over-reaction to problems
• reduced social contact
• difficulty in relaxing
• increased consumption of alcohol
• tiredness/lethargy
• upset stomach/flatulence
• tension headaches
• hand tremor
• rapid weight gain or loss

If you have been diagnosed with a psychological condition caused by your employment, including depression, anxiety or any other mental illness, you may be entitled to make a stress at work claim for compensation if your employer has failed to keep you safe from psychological harm.

Compensation may include damages for loss of earnings, pain and suffering, medical, pharmaceutical and counselling expenses. We can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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1. Our lawyers will provide you with legal advice on your rights and entitlements to compensation with no further obligation.
2. Our solicitors are specialist accredited expert members of the Law Society personal injury panel with extensive experience in negotiating, settling and litigating accident compensation claims.
3. If you decide to instruct any of our specialists to obtain compensation for you, they will act on a “no win no fee” basis. Compensation is paid in full and win or lose there is no charge.¹