Hand and Wrist Injury Claims | Assistance After Accidents

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