Hand and Wrist Injury
If you have been involved in an accident that has resulted in an injury to your hand or wrist, then Bonnar Accident Law can help you claim the compensation you deserve on a ‘No Win – No Fee’ basis.
Causes of hand and wrist injuries
The most common cause of hand and wrist injuries at work are:
- Lack of personal protective equipment
- Lack of machinery or equipment guards/safety cut-offs
- Machinery/equipment failure
- Inadequate training
- Excessive, repetitive movement of the hand and wrist
- Sustained operation of vibrating power tools
Typical injuries include:
- Cuts, lacerations and punctures
- Fractures
- Sprains and strains
- Burns (thermal and chemical)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
- Damage to nerves, blood vessels and joints
Four out of every ten hand injuries are cuts, lacerations or punctures.
Compensation amounts for hand and wrist injuries – typical claim amounts
| Hand injuries | |
| Loss of one hand | up to £75,000 |
| Loss of both hands | up to £110,000 |
| Loss of thumb in dominant hand | up to £30,000 |
| Loss of index finger in dominant hand | up to £9,500 |
| Wrist injuries | |
| Severe injury to the wrist resulting in complete loss of function | up to £35,000 |
| Fracture of the wrist resulting in reduced capability | up to £5,000 |
| Minor fracture of the wrist with minimal displacement | up to £2,500 |
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