Vibration White Finger Compensation Claims

Vibration White Finger is the name given to an industrial disease caused by the constant use of vibrating machinery, including power tools. If you experience any of the following symptoms (especially in cold weather), then it could mean that you are suffering from Vibration White Finger:

• Numbness / Whiteness of the Fingers
• Tingling Sensation in the Hands
• Loss of Grip

An employee that suffers from Vibration White Finger could be entitled to make a compensation claim against their employer. This is because employers have a duty of care towards the health and safety of their employees. This means that employers are responsible for carrying out risk assessments and ensuring that employees are taking the appropriate rest breaks. Employers also have to ensure that employees are being provided with tools to limit any injury such as anti-vibration gloves.

Repetitive Strain Injury Claims - Vibration White Finger

You should not worry about making a compensation claim for Vibration White Finger against your employer because firstly the compensation will be paid for by their employer’s liability insurance (which they are legally required to have) and secondly, your employer cannot treat you any differently as this will result in further consequences under employment law.

If you would like further advice on making a compensation claim for Vibration White Finger against your employer, then you should speak with one of our personal injury solicitors** in Bristol within three years of the date of the accident that resulted in the injury. Any claim brought outside of this period may become time-barred and will require special permission from the court which will only be granted in very limited circumstances.

Making a claim is easy with the assistance of our personal injury solicitors** in Bristol, and they will work on your case on a no win no fee* basis, also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement or CFA. This means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you do not have to worry about your legal bills, and if your claim is successful, your legal bills will be paid for by your employer (or more accurately their insurance company).