Epicondylitis can be classed as a workplace injury if it can be proved that the injury was caused at work through the negligence of the employer.
Courts in the UK have found in favour of complainants that have made a claim for personal injury compensation, often on a no win no fee basis.
The amounts offered as compensation obviously varies based on the severity of the injury, and numerous other contributory circumstances.
Typical compensation claim amounts can be ascertained from the following list of successful cases as shown on the WRULD Database where complainants were successful in obtaining epicondylitis compensation claim amounts.
Epicondylitis compensation claim amounts
Case: King v Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd
Injury: Lateral and medial epicondylitis
Activity: Performing Shiatsu back and shoulder massage for aeroplane passengers
Amount awarded: £109,252.53
Case: McCord v Warman International Ltd
Injury: Lateral and medial epicondylitis
Activity: Handling sledge hammer at work
Amount awarded: £6,650.00
Case: Knott v Rugby Group plc
Injury: Left lateral epicondylitis
Activity: Using an orbital sanding machine
Amount awarded: £11,737.16
Case: Goldstraw v Lucas Automotive Ltd
Injury: Lateral epicondylitis of right elbow with diffuse forearm pain
Activity: Factory assembly line work
Amount awarded: £35,194.11
Case: Collins v British Aerospace Defence Ltd
Injury: Lateral epicondylitis
Activity: Using a lacquer gun
Amount awarded: £6,000.00