Attorney for this areaEli MeskinAttorney & NotaryContent updated
By Meskin & Even Haim
Occupational disease
Long-term exposure to noise, substances or harmful working conditions may cause work-related illness. This route is assessed against the diseases and conditions listed in the regulations, together with the factual and medical evidence.
Microtrauma
This route examines a sequence of small, repeated injuries whose cumulative effect caused harm. General exertion or hard work alone is insufficient. The actions, their frequency and duration, and the medical connection to the injury are important.
Describing the working conditions
Gather employment history, task descriptions, exposure conditions and medical records. Employer documents and witnesses familiar with the work may also help. In appropriate cases, employer responsibility for the working environment can be examined alongside a National Insurance claim.