When considering a vibration injury compensation claim solicitors make a distinction between whole body vibration syndrome (WBVS), hand arm vibration (HAVS) and vibration white finger (VWF). It is important to note that there is no cure for vibration injuries and the most that can be done is to provide relief from some of the symptoms. The most common vibration injury suffered by over 300,000 UK workers is vibration white finger (VWF) which is caused by long term exposure to hand held vibrating tools or machinery – this condition manifests itself by fingers turning white and cold with tingling or numbness. Tools at risk of causing VWF include, but are not limited to: pneumatic tools, drills, chain saws and grinders. In addition to making a vibration white finger compensation claim you may be also eligible to receive Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits following assessment by the Department of Work & Pension..
Vibration white finger may be due to negligence by your employer as a result of inadequate training on hand held vibrating tools or machinery, failure to rotate workload and provide adequate rest breaks thus causing overexposure or simply by not alerting you to the dangers of using vibrating equipment. One important factor to bear in mind in order to make a vibration white finger compensation claim is that exposure must have occurred after 1971. UK law protects employers from vibration white finger claims as a result of exposure prior to 1970, due to the lack of knowledge of the cause of VWF before that date. If you were exposed to vibrating tools or equipment after 1971 and have developed VWF you may be eligible to start a vibration white finger compensation claim and should contact a solicitor immediately.
Thousands of people fail to recover damages every year because they did not take legal action in time and they lose out on money to which they were entitled. If you have been injured and someone else has been negligent or was in breach of a statutory duty you may be entitled to start a vibration white finger compensation claim. Our specialist solicitors operate the no win no fee scheme. Compensation is paid in full with no deductions and you will not have to provide any finance or pay for any insurance.
Damages is the sum of money awarded to a claimant in a vibration white finger compensation claim that represents financial compensation for personal injury and includes :-
- General Damages :-
This item represents compensation that cannot be calculated mathematically and must be assessed by a judge and includes pain, suffering and loss of Amenity (lifestyle) and is mainly evidenced by the medical consultants reports obtained on your behalf. - Special Damages :-
This item represents compensation for financial losses that can be calculated accurately which generally does not need assessment and includes :-- loss of past earnings
- loss of future earnings
- prescriptions and medical expenses
- travelling expenses to attend hospital
- cost of special aids and equipment
- the cost of care in the short or long term.
- future losses:
Our solicitors are all specialists whose case load consists of nothing but personal injury compensation claims. They will keep you fully updated in writing and will always be available to speak to you on the telephone. We are not a claims management company and you will not have to deal with any inexperienced clerks, middlemen or managers. If you would like free advice on vibration injury compensation claims just call the helpline and a member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority panel of personal injury experts will speak to you on the telephone with no further obligation. We'll ensure that you get a fair deal and we'll maximise your compensation.