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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Also know as degenerative arthritis, it a syndrome in which low grade inflammation results in pain in the joints, caused by abnormal wearing of the cartilage that covers the joints and creates a cushion for joints. If this cushion is worn away the patients experince upon when weight bearing. This usually decreases movement of the subject. It may then lead to muscle atrophy and lax ligaments.
Osteoarthritis is now considered as an industrial disease.The most common cases of this are osteoarthritis of the knee brought by ex-miners. The National Union of Mineworkers are funding ongoing negligence litigation to provide compenstation for miners with this this injury. £10 million has already been provided for premlinary legal costs and a further £100 million is anticipated for a compenstation scheme.
Recent figures in June show Britsh Coal awarding £4 million to ex-miners and their families in Wansdyke.
In order to claim successfully, it is essential to show that the injury was developed or directly caused as a result of the working enviroment. Is is also essential to prove that the risk of the injury was know or should have been know to the employers. Lastly, it must be shown that the employer failed to provide a safe system of work to protect employees from injury.
There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury claim, including claims of osteoarthritis, so if you or somone you know has developed occupational deafness or any other industrial injury, contact What’s my claim worth on 0800 849 2220. Our solicitors provide quick and personal advice on any claim.
