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Carpal tunnel and claiming compensation?

  • 11-02-2020 09:55PM
    #1
    C3pee0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi all,

    I've just been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. I work in a very manual environment (which I really enjoy but seems to have caused the problem) and now I'm pretty worried as my doctor says I'll need surgery to correct the problem. Given all the negative media attention concerning people claiming spuriously, I'm very dubious about claiming against the company I work for. I understand that I'd need to claim through the PIAB but is it worth claiming at all? My bills could really mount up in the future because of this.

    I haven't discussed it with anyone I know as I'd feel like a parasite tbh.

    Thanks all.


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  • #2
    Rodin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,130 ✭✭✭Rodin


    C3pee0 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I've just been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. I work in a very manual environment (which I really enjoy but seems to have caused the problem) and now I'm pretty worried as my doctor says I'll need surgery to correct the problem. Given all the negative media attention concerning people claiming spuriously, I'm very dubious about claiming against the company I work for. I understand that I'd need to claim through the PIAB but is it worth claiming at all? My bills could really mount up in the future because of this.

    I haven't discussed it with anyone I know as I'd feel like a parasite tbh.

    Thanks all.

    Are you a concert pianist?
    Why is your first thought to claim?
    I'd have thought you'd have no chance of a successful claim.


  • #3
    Eggs For Dinner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,242 ✭✭✭Eggs For Dinner


    How was your employer negligent towards you?


  • #4
    strandroad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭strandroad


    Was there a health and safety breach on their part? What is the basis of your claim?
    Carpal tunnel is an occupational hazard in manual and office jobs alike.


  • #5
    splinter65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭splinter65


    C3pee0 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I've just been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. I work in a very manual environment (which I really enjoy but seems to have caused the problem) and now I'm pretty worried as my doctor says I'll need surgery to correct the problem. Given all the negative media attention concerning people claiming spuriously, I'm very dubious about claiming against the company I work for. I understand that I'd need to claim through the PIAB but is it worth claiming at all? My bills could really mount up in the future because of this.

    I haven't discussed it with anyone I know as I'd feel like a parasite tbh.

    Thanks all.

    What did your employer do wrong that you think you can sue them?


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 3,686 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I work for the last 6 months in a job that has me constantly looking at a screen. Despite wearing anti glare glasses with a prescription my sight is deteriorating a lot and my eyes are sore all the time . Should I go to the PIAB or just sue the company directly?
    (The last bit is tongue in cheek but you get my drift!)

    Carpal tunnel is a condition you recover from. It’s not life altering. As others said what did your company do wrong ? Why would you sue them ? Just get another job maybe .....


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  • #7
    hullaballoo
    Administrators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 18,832 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭hullaballoo


    If you have developed an injury as a result of improper training or inappropriate work conditions, yes, you have the option of suing for your injury.

    But in the circumstances you might take the view that entering into an agreement in relation to out of pocket medical expenses while you continue employment with them is preferable to ending in a position where you're being managed out so to speak.


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