Vibration white finger compensation claims

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What is hand arm vibration syndrome?

Hand arm vibration syndrome (also known as vibration white finger) is condition affecting people that use vibrating power tools such as grinders, fettling tools, riveting tools, pneumatic drills and chain saws during the course of their work.

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome in the motor industry is becoming more evident in the experience of our expert partner specialising in hand arm vibration syndrome.

What are the symptoms of hand arm vibration syndrome?

Vibration white finger is a condition that many who work with vibrating tools may have, but few realise that they can make vibration white finger claims.

• Tingling feeling or numbness in the fingertips
• Aches and pains in the joints
• Reduced strength in the fingers
• Skin discolouration and/or cold fingers

If you have any of these symptoms, you may be suffering from Vibration White Finger (VWF) or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), and it may be possible to make a vibration work finger claim.

Upon suffering from any of these symptoms, you should seek medical advice, especially if you are still using vibratory tools, as your condition may worsen. If you believe that you are suffering from vibration white finger from work, the Hugh James industrial disease team will provide the specialist help that you need. For a no obligation consultation with one of our legal experts please call today.

Am I at risk of developing a vibration injury?

Generally, any worker that is tasked in using vibrating power tools or machines are at risk of developing the condition. High risk industries include:

• Motor Industry
• Manufacturing
• Agricultural
• Mining

If you believe that you are suffering from vibration white finger from work, the Hugh James industrial disease team will provide the specialist help that you need. For a no obligation consultation with one of our legal experts please call today.

Employers have a duty to ensure workers are protected against hand arm vibration syndrome also known as vibration white finger and carpel tunnel syndrome, by eliminating exposure to vibration or by providing low vibration use tools, ensure tools are appropriately maintained and to reduce the amount of time that a worker uses such tools.

Why use Hugh James?

Hugh James white finger claim solicitors will answer questions such as:

• Am I entitled to vibration white finger compensation?
• What will vibration white finger claims cost?
• What are my rights?
• Is there financial help available?
• Can I have more treatment?
• Will a vibration white finger claim affect my job?

There are strict time limits in personal injury and industrial disease claims such as vibration white finger compensation. Don’t delay and contact us immediately for free initial advice.

At Hugh James, our specialist solicitors are accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and the Solicitors Regulation Authority and use years of experience and expertise to give you the best possible advice and to win cases that others wouldn’t. We represent people across England and Wales and often apply complex laws and regulations to prove the individual details of your case – while we will also utilise the right medical experts to prove that your work has caused your injury.