Finger Injury Claims & Compensation Amounts

By Ian Morris | Updated September 7th, 2023

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Injuries to the fingers and hand are known to cause serious loss of independence and dexterity, often leading you unable to work or enjoy regular pastimes.

Claiming finger injury compensation can help to ease some of your problems, making up for lost income and giving access to private rehabilitation therapies to speed your recovery. Here we look at when you can make a claim and how much compensation you can expect for a finger injury.

Can I claim finger injury compensation?

To claim compensation your finger injury you need to prove that someone else is at fault , rather than yourself. Shops, councils and and employers all have a responsibility to ensure people’s safety. If they fail to do so you might be eligible to claim finger injury compensation.

Most claims arise from finger injuries at work, and commonly as a result of repetitive strains like vibration white finger. We also see such claims from road accidents and slips, trips or falls. Injuries range from minor cuts and sprains to the loss of fingertips and whole fingers, with compensation awarded for:

Soft tissue and ligament damage
Finger dislocation
Cuts and lacerations
Breaks and fractures
Burns and scarring
Finger amputation

Whatever the severity, and however your finger injury was caused, these are the main criteria you need to check to see if you can claim:

Was the injury someone else’s fault?
Did it happen in the last three years?
Have you, or will you, seek medical treatment?

If you can answer yes to some or all of the above, you may well be able to pursue a claim for personal injury compensation on a No Win No Fee basis.

We have expert solicitors available to represent you through your claim and we’ll ensure that your compensation settlement will appropriately reflect your suffering and expenses.

How much compensation will I get for a finger injury?

In claims for finger injury compensation, UK courts have issued rulings that recognise some fingers as being more important than others when considering full use of the hand and fine motor tasks.

The thumb, index and middle finger are considered the most important fingers, with injuries to these more dominant fingers achieving a higher compensation settlement than a lesser finger with a similar level of injury.

The amount of compensation will depend on the severity of the injury and its long term implications. For example:

A non-complex fracture to any finger is likely to obtain an average compensation settlement of between £2,000 and £3,500.
Little finger amputation settlements are around £5,000-£10,000.
The loss of an index or middle finger which seriously impacts on the use of and dexterity of the hand and reduces hand use will reach a far higher settlement valuation and would usually be settled at a minimum of £50,000 to over £80,000.

Various issues will decide on an appropriate value for a claim, with the type of finger and how the injury impacts on the claimant being an important factor. If a claimant can demonstrate that their finger injury will prevent them from being able to further a specific career path, or prevent them from continuing with previously enjoyed pastimes, a claim will be settled at a higher rate than for someone who is unable to provide such proof.

Having instructed a medical expert to review the finger injury and provide a detailed report, a solicitor will be able to advise on the appropriate tariff range.

The final compensation settlement provided in a finger injury claim will also take in to account special damages, ie. loss of income, personal care costs, incurred expenses and other costs caused by the injury. Our solicitors will claim for the following on your behalf:

The pain and distress caused by the injuries
Out of pocket expenses (special damages), including damage to personal items such wedding rings
Lost income if you are unable to work
The impact on your day to day living
Post accident care or rehabilitation therapies

Compensation amounts for finger injuries

The following figures are a guide to how much compensation you might expect for the finger injury itself, your final settlement could be a lot more when other costs are taken into account.

Finger injury claim values

Severity of injury	Compensation amount
Amputation of index and middle and/or ring fingers	£58k - £85k
Serious finger injury which reduces the hand to about 50% capacity, along with disfigurement	£27k - £58k
Severe fractures to fingers	Up to £34k
Total loss of index finger	Around £18k
Partial loss of index finger	£11k - £18k
Fracture of index finger	£9k - £11k
Serious injury to ring or middle fingers, with permanent consequences	£14k - £15k
Loss of the terminal phalanx of the ring or middle fingers	£4k - £7k
Amputation of little finger	£8k - £11k
Loss of part of the little finger	£4k - £6k
Amputation of ring and little fingers	Around £20k
Amputation of the terminal phalanges of the index and middle fingers	Around £23k

Vibration White Finger claim values

Severity of injury	Compensation amount
Most serious - persisting bilateral symptoms in a younger person	£30k - £36k
Serious VWF injury with impact on work and domestic activity	£16k - £30k
Moderate, with some changes in working practice	£8k - £16k
Minor, with occasional symptoms in only a few fingers	£3k - £8k

Thumb injury claim values

Severity of injury	Compensation amount
Loss of thumb	£33k - £51k
Very serious (left virtually useless)	£18k - £33k
Serious (impaired grip and dexterity)	£12k - £16k
Moderate (impairment of sensation and function, cosmetic deformity)	£9k - £12k
Severe dislocation	£4k - £6k
Minor injuries (recovery within six months)	Up to £4k

Claiming for finger injuries at work

The most common reason for making a finger injury claim is an accident at work. UK employers face legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act with regards to minimising the risk of injury in the workplace. If you have suffered a finger injury doing your job you may well have a valid work injury claim.

In addition to work accidents, many UK workers report painful symptoms in muscles, tendons and nerves of the fingers as a result of repetitive strains, such as vibration white finger and carpal tunnel syndrome, which can also be claimed for.

With specific regard to finger injuries, which are often caused in manual workplaces such as factories, manufacturing and construction, employers would be expected to ensure workers aren’t using faulty equipment and that all machinery is fit for purpose with adequate and well-serviced safety mechanisms. Employers must also ensure that all staff working in an area of finger injury risk must be properly trained to use any machinery and provided with appropriate personal protective equipment, and that all roles are risk assessed.

Our expert staff will be able to help you to identify whether your employer has failed to fulfil their statutory duties. If so, negligence is likely and your claim will succeed. If you’ve been injured at work, claiming compensation is one of a few other rights you have.

Injuries sustained at work should be recorded in the employer’s accident book. If they don’t have an accident book, or won’t let you have access to it, there are things you can do. If this is the case, look for a witness and get their details. If you can’t do that, take photos or send a letter by recorded delivery (keeping a copy for yourself with proof of postage) reporting the incident to the management.

Claiming for finger injuries in public places

Outside of the workplace, the majority of claims involve fingers being crushed in doors, cut by glass or injured when hands break a fall after a slip or trip.

The maintenance of public spaces, paths and roads fall under the responsibility of your local council. They are required to inspect and identify hazards that should be removed or fixed, such as cracked surfaces, damaged railings or missing lighting. If the council has left an area in a dangerous condition for too long, they can be held liable for your injuries.

To prove liability, claimants must show that the council had known about the hazard before the accident. Also, that the council had reasonable time to inspect that area and should have repaired the hazard and removed the risk of injury.

In these cases, your injury should be reported to the local authority, with a full description of what happened along with the location.

In claims where finger injuries are sustained from slipping on a shop floor or in a supermarket, for example, success will depend on if the management has been negligent in its duties to protect customers. In general, walkways should be kept clear and at the entrance to a shop, restaurant or other public venue, there should be a mat to enable people to wipe excess rain water from their feet. If there is a spillage, wet floor or other slipping risk a hazard warning sign should be erected.

To provide proof of your injury, it should be recorded in an accident book within the premises. The injured party should contribute to the statement and only sign it when they are happy with what is written.

How do I make a successful claim?

Your first port of call is medical treatment for your injuries. If you haven’t had medical treatment, it is possible that your injuries will not be seen as sufficiently serious to warrant a claim. If you have been suffering in silence and haven’t seen the GP, you still can, and it will provide evidence for your claim.

A solid claim will usually need the accident to be reported and recorded, and have evidence and/or witnesses to back it up. Ideally, the incident should be recorded with the company or authority responsible for the area in which the accident happened.

If possible, you should take photographs of the cause of the accident with clear measurements of any hazards. Witness statements are also admissible as evidence, so try to collect the names and contact details of anyone who saw your accident and is willing to back up your claim.

Don’t worry if this all seems a bit complicated – if you are in any doubt about what to do and need some clear, honest advice, contact us. At Direct2Compensation starting your claim for finger injury compensation is easy. You can call our friendly and helpful staff on 01225 430285 or get your claim started online today. We’ll review your finger injury claim and let you know if you have a case. We take pride in making sure that you feel understood and look forward to helping you.

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I trapped and cut my finger on a trolley whilst shopping at a Sainsbury’s Supermarket.

You have a right to make a claim if the trolley was in need of repair or should have been removed prior to your use of it, or if it malfunctioned causing you injury

Please call us on 01225430285 or use our website to get in contact with us. We would be delighted to assist you on a No Win No Fee basis.

I cut off part of my middle finger with a bench planer last year on a self build job in Northern Ireland, it was using my own tools. I lost down as much as the whole nail is gone. Had to get surgery. Is there anyway I can get compensated for this. ? I’m not sure if the home owner had insurance and I really don’t want to go after them for compensation to hurt them financially.

Were you working on a self employed basis? It is unlikely that you would have valid grounds to make a claim unless you can attribute the cause of the incident that lead to your injury to negligence on the part of someone else.

A further issue is your geographical location – the legal system of Northern Ireland differs greatly in terms of personal injury to that of England, Wales and even Scotland.

I was opening a window at work and roughly 8 exam desks crushed my thumb and wrist. I did not know when I went to open the window they were stacked incorrectly.
I now have nerve damage a year and a half later. My consultant says I may need surgery, I have therapy on my hand.

Am I able to pursue a claim?

You would appear to have a valid claim for compensation as a result of employer negligence. The fact that the desks had been stored and stacked in a manner that was unsafe and likely to cause harm or injury, there is every chance that a successful claim can be made in this case.

Given the nature of the injuries, the fact that your thumb (a vitally important body part for close motor skills, dexterity and grip strength) and wrist were affected and the injuries continue to cause issues over 18 months later (not to mention potential future surgery), the value of your claim settlement (if you were to succeed) could be substantial. You would also be able to recover lost income or other associated costs and losses caused by the injuries if you were to succeed with your claim.

Please call us on 01225430285 to get further help. Alternatively, you can provide further details and request a call to start your claim via our website.

Hi, i have recently got white finger my fingers go white in the cold, and i’m having numbness and tingling in hands , and they are painful, i have recently been to doctors about this and am awaiting blood test results.
I worked with drills and grinders etc when i was younger but that was about 20 year ago, could i still claim for white finger?

When did your symptoms start? Personal injury claimants must make a claim within 3 years of an injury being sustained – but in cases like yours, the 3 year limitation period may start many years after the working practices that caused the injuries or health conditions have ended. In your case, the 3 year claim limitation period will start at what is known as the ‘date of knowledge’. This is when the symptoms that you had were clear and you knew, or should have known that they were related to the work you did years ago.

If your date of knowledge is MORE than 3 years ago, you cannot pursue a claim. However, if that date is within that period, you should contact us for further help and start your claim for compensation.

I was in a RTA in Sept 2022. I injured my left index finger supposedly as the airbag inflated. The other party claimed full liability, I have an on-going claim on the portal. Been though one medical report but was not satisfied X-rays on the day shows no fracture, but finger is now stuck in bent position. And I have low grade pain daily. Compensator organized Physio session – the Physio suspected a fracture in the middle knuckle, which seems to have been confirmed by a ultrasound- compensator has organized another report with a private orthopedic doctor. My question is the portal only allows for finger claims up to £5000, would my claim exceed this? And should I move off the portal? And can I claim loss of earnings for the Physio sessions (per my hourly rate) compensator has organized all Physio and orthopedic appointments- I’m assuming I don’t pay for that?

The index finger is a vital component in dexterity and grip strength, also with fine motor skills. As such, if an injury to the index finger is long lasting or even permanent, the value of the injury could go on to exceed the £5k threshold. It is probably sensible to await the outcome of the further expert report and if that confirms a long term injury, it could then be sensible to seek to withdraw from the portal – but only after seeking the advice of a specialist Solicitor such as those who represent our clients in claims.

I recently broke my little finger at work and I am due back soon, but it’s still painful. Work have been paying me full pay whilst I have been off, but in my mind I don’t think I’ll be able to do my job again as the hospital have already mentioned arthritis. What can I do?

It is natural to worry about the future consequences of an injury and how it may effect your career. The people we help after they’ve had an accident at work almost always have anxieties about returning to work, whether they’ll be able to cope and of course, worries about whether or not they should make a claim for compensation.

In your case, it is important that you do your best to return to your pre-accident activities and work and hope that things will be ok. However, if you continue to struggle with pain, dexterity issues or with the specific requirements of your job, you must return to your GP to discuss the problems.

As your finger injury happened in an accident at work, you do have a legal right to make a claim for compensation against the mandatory insurance that your employer has for such situations. Claiming compensation after an accident at work will not jeopardise your position at work, but should your finger injury start to impact your job or call in to question whether or not you can do the job, making a successful claim for compensation will ensure that you are appropriately compensated for the pain and discomfort caused by the injury and that any future costs or lost income that can be attributed to the finger injury are also recovered for you.

Our Solicitors are specialist personal injury experts and you can make your claim on a No Win No Fee basis if you wish to go further.

My son broke his small finger while stopping a shoplifter in a supermarket he worked in.
The shoplifter has been found guilty of theft and gbh and awaiting sentencing. Would he be able make a claim?

There are two potential routes that our Solicitors can investigate in terms of making a claim for personal injury compensation.

Firstly, as your Son was at work at the time, it may be that his employer carries a vicarious liability for the injuries. Our Solicitors can investigate whether the employer had done all that could reasonably be expected to prevent the injury, by looking at training, risk assessments and job description.

Secondly, there is also the potential to pursue a claim via the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority scheme (CICA). The CICA is a tax payer funded statutory body that is available to the victims of injuries caused by criminal assault/criminal actions. To qualify for a CICA claim, a claimant must cooperate fully with the police during their investigations and obtain appropriate medical attention.

It is most likely that your Son would qualify for at least one of these claim options and our specialist Solicitors can assist him in this matter.

I get injured at work on the 16th of August 2022 where I injured my middle finger. The injury was bad and I am now waiting until the 31st of October to see the occupational therapist.

I made a claim to the compensation fund and asked whether I have a case because I have all medical reports, witness information and photos from the Doctor after having had an x-ray.

I was trying to open the door of the truck at work to take out the tools when a gust of wind blew the door making it slam with my middle finger trapped between the van and the door. The incident almost cut off my finger, so can I ask if I have a case?

It is unlikely that your employer would be found liable in the circumstances that you have described as the incident was unpredictable and unavoidable.

My work colleague slammed car door on my finger, can i claim compensation on her husbands insurance?

Notwithstanding the severe pain you would have suffered from such an incident, it is unlikely to be a matter for which you can pursue a claim for personal injury compensation. The insurers of the vehicle are not liable in this matter.

Last night I caught my finger in the hinge of a seven seater car seat whilst it fell shut.

Effectively putting it into a nut cracker.
It has broken my index finger and cut right through the top half of my finger and through my entire nail.

Wasn’t sure if this was something that could be pursued.

Thanks

Whether or not you can pursue a claim will depend on the specifics of the incident. If this was your own vehicle and you were simply moving the seats, you would have no claim as there was no negligence at play.

However, if this was a vehicle you were using for work or working on for an employer, you may have grounds to make a claim.

Hiya, at the grand old age of 52 I got a job as a trainee butcher with no previous experience in catering or food prep.
Was asked to wash up sharp knives and scratched at a scrap of meat on a blade. Had only been told, don’t leave them in the bowl to sharpen. It twisted and cut my finger deep, 5 stitched required in AandE with significant blood loss that felt weak next two days.
No accident book at work, no support other than verbal, how are you? Limited first aid kit available when first occurred so had to stick my finger in my mouth. Drove myself to hospital.
Seven days later and finger still numb, stitches still binding together with a little weeping from deepest part

You may well have grounds to pursue a claim due to a lack of adequate training and supervision from your employer.

I had deep lacerations to my middle and ring finger of my dominant hand (right hand) caused by the use of a rail saw without a riving knife as instructed to cut timber down. I had to have emergency treatment and plastic surgery on said fingers and am now left with partial numbness around affected areas. Would this be a possible claim? Thank you.

Our initial view is that you do have a valid claim and we would be very happy to help you with this.

I suffered a laceration around an inch long to my middle finger due to a knife accident at work. My PPE failed and it was deep enough to hit my knuckle. What would be a rough claim settlement amount for this kind of injury at work?

It is impossible to state what claim value you could receive if successful with this matter as much will depend on the extent of the injury and whether any ligaments or tendons were damaged. Settlement values will depend on the severity of the injury and how much of an impact the injury has in the short and long term. In your case, if your injury is ‘just’ a laceration and has healed well with no long term consequences to dexterity and finger strength and a small scar, it is likely that the valuation would be somewhere around £2000 or so. However, if the injury is more serious and either scarring or ligament/tendon damage has left you with restricted movement in the finger and any ongoing pain, the value would increase immediately. You would also be able to recover any lost income or other costs if you succeeded with the claim.

My father crushed his finger working with machinery at work (he has proper training and it was by accident) after his manager hurried him to finish some work up while he knew he still had to clean up his workstation before finish. He felt under pressure and the accident occurred shortly after. He has worked here for 15+ years and has never sustained an injury before while at work.

He reported it to this same manager after the injury was sustained, who said he is busy and took 30+ minutes to get back to my father. The manager then took a picture of his finger and provided zero first aid. Their shift was almost over at this point, so my father was left to drive himself to the GP and then to the ER, all while being in pain and unable to use his entire dominant right hand which made driving more difficult.

It was confirmed to be a fracture to his pointer finger, which renders him now unable to work the machinery he usually works on.

Despite the accident being his fault for getting his finger trapped in machinery, is there any grounds here for a claim? Is there such thing as negligence to provide any medical attention and taking 30+ minutes to even check?

The employers poor approach to providing initial first aid and checking in on your Father is poor and is something they should review. However, that issue is not something that would form the basis of a claim. The employers failure to immediately provide first aid or make sure he immediately went to Hospital is unlikely to have caused any worsening of the injury or outcome.

Your Father was adequately trained, so on that score there is no employer negligence. However, if it can be shown that the supervisor was pressuring him to work too quickly and in a way that would prevent him from working safely, there could be grounds to pursue a claim for personal injury compensation.

Your Father needs to formally complain about the pressure he was placed under at the time and cite that as a reason for his injury if he is to stand any chance of succeeding with a claim against the employer.

Good Morning,
my 6 year old grandson got the end of his little finger(right hand) chopped off in the school gates,he is right hand dominant.His mother was called to go to the school and pick him up and take him to the hospital (with the end of his little finger in a plastic bag).
When they got to the hospital they took xrays etc,etc but just him home with a bandage on it and was told to go to sunderland hospital the next day.
When he got home,his finger still continued to bleed,it was bleeding that much his mother had to take him to the hospital that night where he was seen and kept in until the next day when he went through a operation to repair the end of his little finger(bone filed down and a flap of skin stiched over the end,(He lost the end of his little finger and nail down to the first joint on the finger) Can a claim be put in to the school and the first hospital he went to but was sent home from. And is it worth all the hassle for what would probably be a miserly payout for pain and suffering.

There are certainly valid grounds to pursue a claim against the school for the serious injury to your Grandson’s finger. Whether or not the claim would succeed will depend on the specific circumstances of the accident and what was happening at the time. However, the fact that a school gate could slam shut to the point where a young child lost part of a finger indicates that questions need to be asked.

As for a clinical negligence claim, although the first Hospital visit did not resolve the bleeding, it is unlikely that the courts would deem that the Hospital treatment was negligent or that it had caused any further suffering worthy of any claim.

The value of the claim would certainly be a worthwhile outcome to this matter and the process is largely hassle free.

The school had the gate (a heavy metal one) changed the next day – this was after the HSE had been to the school.

In your opinion what would be the range of compensation if she was to pursue a claim through yourselves?

Although the removal of the gate the following day cannot be seen as an admission of liability, this fact does lend useful support to any claim should one be made. Further, the fact that the HSE have investigated the incident means that there will be plenty of information recorded regarding the incident in question.

In terms of claim valuation, it is very hard to place a specific figure on a potential claim settlement value at this stage. There are so many varying factors that could impact value – such as the level of recovery, whether there is any ongoing nerve pain or any issues with grip strength and dexterity. Generally speaking, little finger amputation settlements are around the £5,000-£10,000 mark. Of course, it could fall below that or above – depending on various factors. Our specialist Solicitors would certainly ensure that any claim was settled at the maximum possible value and they’d also make sure that any associated costs or losses relating to the accident (including any time off the parents had to take to care for their Son) were also recovered.

My son has adhd special needs and has severe grand mals. (Epilepsy)Whilst in prison he was given a job in the woodwork room. Where he cut off the tip of his finger he then had to wait in agony for 2 hours before they got him a taxi to hospital where he had surgery . He is not allowed to operate machinery.

Although he was in prison at the time of his accident, your Son would still have the right to make a claim for personal injury compensation if negligence has played a part in his injury. In this case, it would appear that there are valid grounds to pursue a claim given your Son’s special needs. Of course, we need to consider what training your Son was given but this matter does warrant further consideration.

Hi there i amputated top of my middle finger through a sharp spring loaded letter box whilst posting a package, no training was given how to identify dangerous letter boxes and hazards behind the door, will I win my claim. Thanks.

It is impossible to say whether you would succeed with a claim as we simply don’t know what defence (if any), a defendant will raise in relation to any claim. However, given the severity of your injury and the potential training and warning failures from your employer, there could be the potential to succeed.

The important thing to note is that we offer a No Win No Fee service. It means that if you don’t succeed with your claim, you will not have to pay any costs to any party, so you can pursue the claim without risk.

Thanks for your response.

No problem – if you need any further help, please call us on 01225430285.

I lost a good amount of my fingertip on a faulty dog lead 5 months ago.
Initial A&E visit X-ray shown no bone damage, bandaged and sent home. Classed as minor injury no GP involvement needed.
I attended community clinic 10 days later for bandage change and discharged after 2 weeks as nurse said my wound had healed.
Saw GP in Jan 2 months post accident as finger healing in bent position and tendons hardening in palm.
Pain & swelling, also blood restrictions. I can no longer work or do anything that requires 2 hands. I was referred orthopaedics as GP suspects cut tendons.
Finally have appointment for may (6 months post accident).
I also attended urgent care as the wound became infected, I was told to go to my GP for antibiotics.
I believe I have received under par treatment and now face extensive surgery or further amputation.
Do I have grounds to claim please?

Have you reported the product fault issue with the manufacturers or vendors of the dog lead? Your injury is clearly serious with some long term implications, so investigating the possibility of a product liability claim is a valid course of action.

Claims for personal injury compensation as the result of a fault with a product or product liability is a possible course of action. However, succeeding with such a claim is far from straightforward. Your prospects of succeeding will be increased if the product was newly purchased, if you have proof of purchase and have reported the fault to the vendor/manufacturers.

I was attacked at my door with butchers knife, it severed 4 tendons took tip of my finger and multiple laserations t myo hands. Would I be able to claim compensation?

There is a scheme for the victims of injuries caused by criminal assaults which is funded by the UK taxpayer. Our specialist Solicitors can assist you in pursuing a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority scheme on a No Win No Fee basis.

Hi bit of a long question I just want your overall summary of it, I had a road accident in September just gone. I was riding a electric scooter and had a collision with a van an lost my right ring finger. The van or I wasn’t speeding but had a 50/50 collision due to a car from blocking me from seeing him vice versa. I had no drivers licence or provisional could I still claim for my injuries? Thanks

This is a bit of a grey area to be honest as e-Scooters re technically not legal to be used on public highways and footpaths within the UK, unless they are part of an official ‘hire scheme’ operated by various local authorities across the country.

Was the accident reported to the Police? Have they taken any action against either yourself or the 3rd party in this matter?

However, your injury is clearly serious and it would be prudent to make further contact with us so that our Solicitors can see if you can make a claim for compensation.

I will be 68 in October – which is when I had planned to retire. I have been a Calor Gas tanker driver for the last 32 years, but at the end of last September I tripped on rough ground at the plant and gave my hand a nasty deep laceration. I was taken to A & E and had stitches and glue. The wound has healed, but my right little finger won’t stay in the normal position and I don’t have the same strength in this hand and its sore when gripping. I have been back to hospital for x-rays and today I have seen an orthopaedic surgeon. The x-rays are normal, but he says that I have lost some adhesion with my finger that may or may not return and that there could be tendon damage. I have to see him again in 4 months time and he said that he may open the wound again.

I know I won’t be able to return to my work and my employers organised a phone consultation with an occupational health officer before the hospital visit, in which I stated that I was unable to return to work while my hand was weak. Should I now tell them that I’m looking to get paid till I retire, or start a claim?

Your employer is unlikely to agree to pay you through to your retirement date, but you are free to ask them that question! Our advice is (as you would probably expect!) that you should pursue a claim for personal injury compensation. If successful with a claim, you would be able to recover compensation for the injury and the impact on your grip strength and dexterity and allow you to recover any lost income if you succeed. The impact of your injury appears likely to continue to effect you during your retirement and you face the very real likelihood of further surgery and that the injury will be permanent in some respects. As such, you need to consider your options carefully and put your best interests ahead of your employers.

The cause of your injury was not your fault and if we can demonstrate that the ground on which you fell was dangerous and that the employer should have ensured that the ground was safer and not uneven, you would succeed with your claim and our No Win No Fee service affords you the opportunity to exercise your rights to make a claim without the worry of legal costs should you not succeed.

I recently started working at a warehouse and started the job with no training. All the training was in a booklet which I was given very little time to read and sign and then thrown into the workplace. I trapped my middle finger in the back of a lorry door in the locking mechanism, causing severe bruising, swelling and bleeding under the nail. I can’t move the finger at all. But would I be in a position to claim since I signed the handbook to say I can do a million things in five minutes without manual training or supervision? Thankyou.

Employers are obliged to ensure that the risk of injury within the workplace is minimised. This includes a requirement to provide adequate and appropriate training, both in terms of manual handling, the use of equipment and to provide appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves or safety glasses etc.

Although your employer may attempt to hide behind the ‘tick box’ of the handbook you have signed, it would seem that they have not provided adequate training or allowed you an appropriate timeframe to correctly read the training provisions. Further, your injury has been caused due to the locking mechanism in a lorry door and if the employer failed to properly show you how to operate that mechanism safely, you may well succeed with a claim.

Please call us on 01225430285 so that we can arrange for our Solicitors to assess your situation. It is likely that you are in a position to pursue a claim against the employer for the injury to your finger.

I had an accident at work where I was seeing a lorry reverse off our site and it was very dark and I tripped over another lorry’s connection beam and badly hurt my fingers and hand ! I haven’t had this seen to and every day I’m in constant pain with my fingers and hand ? Do I have a claim please

It is unclear as to whether or not you can make a claim as the cause of the fall could be attributed to you being at fault. However, if the connection beam that you tripped over was in a walkway or in an area of the work yard that should have lighting but didn’t (i.e the lighting was broken), you could pursue a claim.

Please provide further explanation and details to me via email (justice@direct2compensation.co.uk) so that I can advise you further.

My finger got stuck in a machine at work and it’s been fractured. This is my right hand, middle finger.

If it hasn’t been done already, please make sure that the details of the accident have been recorded in the accident book at work. Please contact us on 01225430285 or by using the start your claim page of our website to get further help.

Can I claim compensation for white finger if I’ve been self employed. I have worked on the books for companys some years ago but for the last 15 years I’ve been in some form self employed. I am now 64 and retired as some sensetive hand work is beyond me my jod is an electrician. Thanks in advance

Your situation is not a straightforward one in terms of a claim for compensation for Vibration White Finger compensation. The self-employed issue is likely to prevent any claim as it is a very big hurdle to cross. Your self-employment covers a 15 year period within your employment history and any potential defendant (from an employer you worked for prior to this period) will simply argue that the white finger symptoms were caused in the 15 years of self-employment. To add to the problems, we also need to consider whether you are within or outside of the statutory 3 year claim limitation period.

In cases of industrial injury where symptoms don’t present in one immediate incident – as they would if an employee was injured in an accident at work, the 3 year limitation period will start at the date at which symptoms were obviously present. This is known as the date of knowledge.

Some years ago, before the year 2018, in Trespass, which is in Airedale Shopping Centre in Keighley, I tried on some Shoes. There was this metal thing or ring either on the sole of the shoes or not on the sole of the shoes, then either I put the thing on the sole of the shoes or I took the thing off the sole of the shoes, anyway I did one of these two things and due to the Metal ring or thing which is for the shoe to not slip during icy conditions and during when there is snow outside I got a cut on either my index finger or thumb, it bled a little for a few 10 seconds and then it stopped bleeding after I dabbed it with my coat’s sleeve. Basically, the metal’s sharp edges or the thing used to fasten the metal around or on the shoe sole pierced my finger or thumb causing me to get a cut on either my finger or thumb.

My questions to you are:

What should I have done and said about the above situation, back then?

Should I have put in a claim for compensation due to me receiving a Finger or Thumb injury back then?

Sadly, there is very little that you can do now as more than 3 years have passed since the incident. Further, it would seem unlikely that a claim would have been viable as the injury, whilst painful at the time, is unlikely to have been a sufficiently serious enough injury to warrant a claim.

However, if and when you are injured, it is vitally important that you ensure that the details have been reported to the right people. In this case, within an accident book in the store in question. It is also important to ensure that medical treatment is obtained in order that there is medical evidence available to support a claim should one be pursued within 3 years of the date of the accident.

I had an open fracture of my little finger. The operation took place for 2 months, I was at home and the employer admitted a mistake. What is the amount of compensation. please rough estimate from to.?

It is impossible to provide a defined or definite figure to the value of your potential claim at this stage as we don’t know the longer term consequences of your injury. However, injuries to the little finger of the type you describe, are likely to see a value in the range of £4-£7k – although a higher amount could be recovered if the injury causes longer term problems with grip strength and dexterity. You would also be able to recover loss of income and incurred costs should you succeed with a claim.

Our specialist Solicitors would ensure that your claim was settled at a maximum value and that your rights were upheld.

I had my index finger amputated at the 3rd phalanx (I think) that was in January my case got valued at £11500-13500. My amputated finger is actually growing a small nail and I’ve been advised to have another operation to remove it and also to go ahead with a prosthetic finger.
Im not really bothered about the prosthetic finger as it doesn’t bother me, I’m not embarrassed and to be honest neither does the nail. I just wanted to know would this put value on my claim?

Further surgery would likely increase the overall value of your settlement as it would cause additional discomfort and a period of time where your hand was less useable due to obvious bandaging and recovery etc.

Around 1 year ago I was working for a construction company when I had my injury. My boss (owner of the company) and I where working on a project, we was using a nail gun and I was shot through the index finger. The nail approximately 9cm long went through my index finger and half way through my second finger causing my index finger to fracture. My boss told me on the day of the injury that I had to finish my shift before I could go to the hospital (still had 4+ hours of my shift left), I was in serious pain at this point. Nearly 1 year later I still have pain in the index finger if I apply pressure.
I’m wondering if my injury is worthy of a compensation claim?

Your injury is certainly sufficiently serious to warrant a claim for personal injury compensation. Moreover, it would appear that you are fully entitled to pursue a claim as your injury was caused through no fault of your own, the accident happened within the last 3 years and hospital treatment was obtained.

We would like to speak further with you and help you to pursue your claim.

Hi Ian, I had an accident at work and I have now lost 90% of my wedding ring finger, literally have about 10mm.

Completely not my fault, the whole chute fell from the roof and hit me somehow ..

I had all correct PPE on

Although you had the correct PPE on, it would seem that the cause of your serious injury would not have been mitigated by PPE and that a claim is likely to succeed.

My index finger was severely cut open by a door lock that was drilled out and not properly repaired as there were sharp pieces of metal left protruding from the lock. I was given light duties for 2 weeks because of the level of injury.

You describe an injury scenario that we believe should enable you to pursue a claim for personal injury compensation and recovery of costs or losses as the condition in which the lock was left is likely to be seen as negligence. Our No Win No Fee service means that you can pursue this without worrying about the costs if you don’t succeed.

Hi, I work as a lift service engineer. I had a work accident about a year ago. I was going up the stairs in a construction site holding some lift parts to repair. At the time the weather was hot and I was tired and fell down, dropping the lift part on my finger. I was wearing work gloves but cut my finger. I reported the accident to the office and provided proof that I was wearing gloves and I have a witness and pictures showing blood inside the glove but I didn’t need any medical care as I could self-medicate for this injury. I now have a marked line about 2 cm on my finger. Every time I see it I remember the accident. Can I claim anything from my employer?

You can only make a claim if you can attribute your accident at work to the negligence of your employer. You mention that it was hot and you were tired and that you fell. What caused you to fall? Was there debris or some other tripping hazard on the stairs? Did you slip on something? If you simply fell through your own fatigue, you’re unlikely to be able to hold your employer liable. However, if you can identify something that caused your fall that should not have been there, we may well be able to help you.

Cut my finger while doing washing up at work, had six stitches and off work. Have to use my annual leave which I think is unfair. I work in a nursing home for the elderly, only get 8 sick days a year.

Please use the start your claim form of our website to make further contact so that our specialist Solicitors can look in to this for you and attempt to recover compensation for your injuries and have your holiday leave returned and losses accounted for.

My finger got trapped in a machine at work, it was trapped for about 1 minute while technicians were able to detach the rollers and get my finger out, it was a cut down my middle finger I lost total sensation for about a week it was swollen and I took 2 weeks off work on Sick pay, I wanted to know what my claim could be worth I’ve spoken to a few solicitors in my local area but I don’t feel they specialise in this field.

It is very difficult and probably unhelpful to prescribe a figure of compensation at this stage. The value of claims for finger injuries can be substantial and each case needs to be assessed on its merits, with consideration given to which finger was injured, how severe the injury is and whether a full recovery will be made.

In your case, the middle finger is an important digit and is used for fine motor skills, grip and handling. Therefore as you lost sensation and has to take 2 weeks off work, it certainly indicates that the injury was moderate and not minor.

You are right that it is sensible to ensure that whichever Solicitor you choose to instruct to pursue your claim is a personal injury specialist – as are those with whom we work. A specialist personal injury Solicitor will ensure that your rights are upheld and that your claim is settled at the maximum appropriate value based on medical evidence and an experts report. Our Solicitors would also ensure that any loss of income is recovered along with any other incurred costs to ensure that you are appropriately compensated and that you are not out of pocket with regards to lost income.

Hi,
How much could I get for a fractured ring finger that was caused by a road accident?

Thanks

It is impossible to provide an exact figure at this stage, indeed, it would be unwise to do so given the considerable differences in value for an injury depending on the severity of it and the long term consequences. I would go as far as to say that anyone giving you a specific figure is probably not to be trusted.

Without having seen the contents of a medical experts report and prognosis on the injury and without knowing whether the finger has been left misshapen, whether dexterity and grip strength are impaired and whether a full recovery will be made, a Solicitor cannot know the value of your claim.

What we can say is that injuries to the finger that do impact on grip strength, cause ongoing pain or affect fine motor skills or hand writing etc will see a claimant receive a settlement sum that will appropriately cover the loss of full use of the hand as a result of a permanently damaged finger.

Our specialist Solicitors will ensure that your claim is settled at the maximum value possible and that the long term consequence of your injury are accounted for along with recovery of any lost income or other costs. We would love to help you in claiming compensation for your injury.

I have recently had a work accident, my left hand little finger crushed between 2 large paving slabs that were dropped off by delivery driver. On trying to move the slab my foot slipped on all the wet mud that had been running down from the surrounding farm causing a slip hazard. My finger is fractured at the tip and as of now open as they can’t stitch it due to the swelling it reminds me of a spit open sausage. I have a photo of my finger and also of the site. I also believe that the storage off the concrete paving stones to be inappropriate and that there were no training or appropriate lifting gear / tools or even a risk assessment done for this procedure. I have sustained finger tip crush that has left me in a lot of pain and when looking at x ray I was shown multiple fractures to the tip.

You appear to have valid grounds to pursue a claim for compensation for the injuries you have sustained and any associated lost income or other costs.

We would love to help you with your claim.

Hello just a quick enquiry. My fingers got trapped in between the fire doors at work. I went to A&E and after scan I was told that I had sustained fractures. Can I claim?

You may be able to claim compensation if we can establish a fault with the door or an issue beyond your control that caused your fingers to become trapped. Do you know if the door had any faults? Fire doors are designed to be self-closing and heavy in order to prevent or slow the progress of fire. However, such doors should have a safety mechanism that causes them to slow close to prevent serious injury.

Please provide further information – either in response to this reply or by emailing us at justice@direct2compensation.co.uk so that we can further advise you.

I have broken the tendon in my middle finger at work. I have been to the hospital and have been told to wear a plastic cover to keep it straight for 10 weeks. I have looked into the injury and it looks like I will be left with a crooked finger. I also dj as a past time and have done for over 30 years, this will affect my dj, do I have a case for a claim?

How did the injury happen? What work do you do and what were you doing at the time of the incident in which the finger was injured? You may well have a valid claim and if so, any impact that the injury may have on your usual hobbies, pastimes and activities will be taken in to account when establishing the correct settlement value for your claim.

How did you suffer the injury? Whether or not you have a valid claim will depend on the way that the injury happened and whether the employer has been negligent in anyway in that cause – such as a lack of training, inadequate PPE provision or the wrong tools/dangerous working practices.

If you can pursue a claim, the impact of the injury on your life, both professionally, personally and with regards to your DJ activities will be accounted for in any settlement you receive.

I was carrying a little marble top and I slipped on the kerb, falling down I smashed my middle finger and now doctor have cut it off completely, am I eligible for compensation?

You would be able to make a claim if you can attribute your injury to negligence. In this case, that would mean identifying some sort of disrepair or hazard with the kerb in question that should either have been repaired, or cordoned off prior to your fall.

Hi, I have cut my finger at work and had 4 stitches. I went to the hospital myself, my boss also was not happy for me to leave the job before end of service.
The way I have cut my finger was quite surprising, on a metal shelf unit without any sharp edges, was bank holiday and the storage was overfull with goods. I needed something at the back, so I put my hand on the leg of the shelf and before I pull myself up I cut my finger.

Given the nature of your injury, you did the right and sensible thing in seeking immediate medical attention. The fact that your employer was not happy that you did so reflects poorly upon them.

We feel that you have a valid claim for personal injury compensation, which if you chose to pursue, would give you the opportunity to recover any lost income as well as compensation for the pain and discomfort caused by the laceration you sustained at work.

If you haven’t already done so, you should make sure you protect your interests by ensuring that an accident entry is made in writing within the employers accident book.

I was injured at work on my right finger by glass that had been left in the bin. After a week my company sent me to a private hospital and I got operated on and had about 7 stitches to the finger. My finger has never the same as it was before this injury. Am I eligible to claim compensation, or did the company do everything correctly?

Broken glass should be disposed of in a secure was so as to avoid the risk of injury to those emptying bins or tasked with placing further waste within the bin. In this case, that appears to have not happened as the broken glass has caused your injury.

Our view is that you have a valid right to pursue a claim against your employers insurance for compensation for your finger injury, any scarring or future problems caused by the same.

My partner has lost half of his right index finger at work after his finger went into a sizing wheel where he thinks the guard wasn’t on properly as he was freeing the product that had gotten stuck. He is also right handed and is off work for a minimum of 6 weeks. How much is he looking at if he is able to claim roughly?

At this stage, it is not possible to say what settlement your partner would receive. This is because we do not yet know if there will be any associated nerve damage/pain caused by the loss of the finger or whether the injury will impact your partners work in the future. Also, we don’t know what hobbies or pastimes your partner undertakes that may be impacted by the injury and loss of the digit. However, we can say that finger injury compensation settlements can reach a substantial value. The loss of part or all of an important finger such as the index finger will reach a higher value settlement than that of say the little finger. Further, in this case, the loss of part of the finger is on the dominant hand and this will further increase the settlement value for the claim.

We would very much like to help your partner pursue a claim for compensation for the loss of his index finger and any associated loss of income, incurred costs and the impact on his future – both physically and psychologically.

A piece of my finger tip is now missing as part of my nail machine guard was not fitted properly.

You have a valid claim for compensation and we would like to help you to make your claim. Our specialist Solicitors have a proven track record of success in handling claims for finger injuries, including partial amputation or loss of the finger and will ensure that your claim is settled at the maximum appropriate value on a No Win No Fee basis.

My son had his finger partially amputated in a school gate with no finger guards, no holes for the drop bolts. Free to be swung by kids. They are now putting finger guards, drilling holes, chains etc to make the gate safe but I feel it should have been safe to start with!

Whilst it is good that the school are taking steps to prevent a repeat of this incident, shutting the door after the horse has bolted has not protected your son or his finger.

We think your Son has a valid claim to pursue. We’d be more than happy to have our Solicitors pursue this a claim for your Son on a No Win No Fee basis in a bid to seek adequate compensation for the pain and distress that such an incident has caused and the impact that partial loss of a finger will have on his grip strength and dexterity going forward. Whilst the physical injury will be obvious and treatment will have been provided, if you notice any emotional trauma or related health issues caused by the incident, make sure that this is reported to your Son’s Doctors and recorded on his medical records too. Our Solicitors would then also be able to ensure that any claim included the psychological impact of such a traumatic injury.

What happens if you were helping a friend with gardening and the machine concerned was your friends but due to lack of attention you hurt finger, possibly going to lose the index finger.

How can you claim then and who pays the amount of compensation? Would it come out of their public liability insurance?

If the incident happened whilst doing some work for the machine owner – even if voluntary, the injured party may seek to pursue a claim against the machine owner. In the scenario you describe, if the machine owner does have public liability cover, you could seek to make a claim against that policy. However, if they don’t have such cover, the only option would be to pursue them directly as an individual.

I was sweeping my kitchen floor when the handle of the brush snapped in half leaving a jagged edge that sliced my index finger. I was left needing treatment from A&E (paper stitches and a tetanus injection) and left me out of work for week with my finger throbbing.

Any claim for the injury to your finger would be a faulty product liability claim which is something we can help you with.

To have any realistic prospect of succeeding with such a claim, you’d need to have recently purchased the brush in question (probably within the previous 3 months or so) and have proof of purchase (a receipt or bank statement) for example.

Started down the road of action for a work injury to ring finger last year and they have accepted liability. Broke finger but caused damage to ligaments and tendons. Finger no longer closes properly in grip unless forced which is incredibly painful. Been told by consultant that it’s the best it will ever be. Causes a great deal of aches and pains especially as work involves a lot of keyboard use. They have offered £2000 compensation but seems low. My solicitor says she can’t comment on what I could expect.

£2000 would seem to be unreasonably low and below the lower level that one would expect for a permanent injury to a finger which will affect dexterity, grip strength and fine motor skills in the long term.

Of course, so long as you can provide medical evidence (an experts report) to demonstrate the severity of the injury and the permanence of the injury, you should receive a far more reasonable offer in due course.

It is worth pointing out that defendants will almost always make an initial offer that is very low.

Hi, I work for the ambulance service. When manoeuvring a patient out of the ambulance on a stretcher, I placed my hand on the rail of the ramp on the ambulance. The rail failed, causing it to collapse and me fall with it also out of the ambulance. The rail locking mechanism failed. I broke my middle finger in two places, and now have to have physio as I can no longer make a fist. I don’t yet know if the finger will fully heal, it only happened 1 month ago, but the doctors and physios said they were hopeful I’d have made better healing progress by now. Would I be entitled to anything in this circumstance? Thank you.

Your injury would certainly warrant a claim for personal injury compensation. As the rail locking mechanism has failed, the accident (and injury) was clearly a non-fault incident. As such, you have every right to make a claim and given the nature of the injury and the potential longer term consequences, taking such action would be totally justified.

We would be happy to help you with this matter and have expert specialist Solicitors who have a successful track record of acting for health care professionals injured whilst providing their services.

If I have a thumb injury from an attack that’s left me with some nerve damage and sharp shooting pains when stretched or used to much, what would be a reasonable pay out? Thanks In regards

Have you started a claim for compensation for your injury? In terms of reaching a fair valuation for your injury, it is impossible to say without having had sight of the medical records relating to the initial injury and subsequent treatment and a medical experts report (that would be obtained during the claims process) giving a longer term prognosis.

However, injuries to the thumb can see high claim settlement values in cases where the injury is long term or permanent and the impact on the claimant is considerable. The thumb is vital to the dexterity of the hand, grip strength and the loss of use of the thumb or sensation within the thumb will clearly have a big impact on the injured person.

I was working on a manual lathe and the swarf partially gloved my middle and ring fingers. I had previously informed my employer that I was not qualified to work the machine and was not comfortable in doing so. I am looking at months off work and possibly losing the fingers if they do not heal properly. I am on full pay but I feel that because I complained on many occasions about using the machine I could be compensated. Please advise if I can claim?

Please call us on 01225430285 so that we can help you start your claim for compensation. Your employer has been negligent in tasking you with the use of potentially dangerous machinery without having ensured that you were appropriately trained and qualified to use safely. As such, I feel that you do have a valid claim and that the serious injuries you have sustained warrant immediate action to uphold your rights after an accident at work.

Our specialist Solicitors will ensure that you are appropriately compensated for the injuries sustained and that any loss of income incurred, both in the short and potentially longer terms (should that become an issue) is recovered too.

I work in a jigsaw warehouse as a gluer, on my gluing machine that was switched off I was cleaning and my hand was in the machine at the time (the rollers) they are called. My colleague I don’t think noticed my hand was in said machine and turned it back on, my middle finger got trapped and stuck and the amount of pain I was in was crazy. My other work colleague had to try and wedge the bars open so I could get my hand out of the machine, I went to the doctors, and then to the hospital who said I’ve fractured my middle finger after having an xray. Now with the machine itself there’s no isolator switch or any guards or a safe mechanism that would stop the machine, so once someone has switched it on, there’s nothing to stop anything from being eaten by it. I hope that all make sense, my middle finger is in so much pain I’ve gotta keep it attached to my (ring) finger. I have to do hand exercise every night for 6 weeks now as well, and they said the pain won’t go away for at least 2 to 3 weeks time and I’m going back into work tomorrow but my manger said he’ll put me on something else than gluing, just wanted to know if I could claim for that or not? Thankyou.

You can absolutely claim compensation for your injury and we would like to help you to do so. The lack of safety guards or isolating switch on the machine indicates that you have not been provided with safe machinery or a safe way of working.

You probably have concerns about making a claim against your employer, but you need not worry. Any claim would be against the employers insurance – which they have to have, so your claim does not damage your employer directly and none of your colleagues would even know that you had made a claim. You cannot be dismissed or discriminated against for making a legitimate claim, such as the one you would be making here.

You have a legal right to make a claim and we can help you to exercise your right to do so on a No Win No Fee basis.

I was working for a agent in November this year when I damage my finger at work which is in their accident book a few weeks later the company finished my contract with the agent, now out of work with damaged finger.

How did you damage your finger? Whether or not you still work for the employer is irrelevant in terms of any claim for personal injury compensation.

Please contact us for further help on 01225430285

I was working as a temp through an agency spot welding with no previous experience or training, the machine in question was not setup correctly resulting in my middle fingertip been severed off. I have been off work a week with the pain and no real sleep but I am actually a guitarist and only took the job because off lockdown, it will definately affect my playing ability in future. What kind of figure am I looking at?

You have a very strong claim that you should start without delay. The failure to provide training and also the failure to correctly set the equipment up is negligent and the company for whom you were working should compensate you for your injury and future losses.

It is impossible to give an accurate value to your claim at this stage, but if we can demonstrate that your future musical career will be impacted (which should not be difficult), the value of your claim would account for that. You should be wary of any person or firm advising you of a specific settlement value at this stage as it is simply impossible to be sure of the value of your claim. However, the middle finger is a vital part of grip strength and dexterity, so the loss of use of or part of that digit would see a claim settle for a substantial sum.

I have had an injury at work which is a crushed index finger due to another colleague, the finger is not broken shown by xray but I might have nerve damage. I have not been able to work since the 19th of November 2020. I will have lost about £1000 in wages by the time I’m due back at work due to doctors sick note, do you think I would have a claim?

We can help you to recover your lost wages and also get compensation for the pain caused by the injury and for any longer term nerve damage that may affect your dexterity and use of the finger in the future.

I had an accident at work 2 yrs ago whereby, my thumb was chopped off whilst i used a chop saw at work. I was an apprentice carpenter at the time and was working the weekend whilst supervised. However, i tried making a claim at the time and was told I had no chance as I shouldn’t have been using the saw even though I regularly used the saw supervised and unsupervised. The only witness to the accident for whatever reason did not provide a statement, I believe he was scared of losing his job.

I have left it this long as I have suffered stress as a consequence of the accident and only now am i able to think about it. I also understand that I only have until April 2021 to instigate a claim. Are you able to assist me please?

The injury you sustained is clearly serious and given the fact that you have around 6 months (just over) of your 3 year period remaining, you should avoid any further delay and contact us now.

I was practising at my golf club last Saturday when I caught my right index finger on the plastic rim that fits around the hole on the practice green. At the time, I thought I had just cut it but decided over the weekend that I would attend A&E on the Monday. By then my finger had swollen up significantly. This I did and the nurse who treated me extracted from my finger a splinter of white plastic of significant length. She also gave me a tetanus injection. The finger still looks swollen 5 days after the accident but is not overly painful or hot to touch.
I shall see today if I can get a telephone appointment with my GP. I have already reported the accident to my golf club by email. If I make a complete recovery, what is the injury worth?

It is not possible to state in exact terms what the injury is worth at this time as the value of a claim will depend on the amount of time the injury was problematic, how it impacted day-to-day activities and the amount of pain and discomfort caused. If you made a complete recovery after 4-6 weeks, you would probably expect such a claim to have a value in the range of £1200 – £1800.

Can I claim for finger amputation due to work related injuries

Yes, such an injury would warrant a claim for compensation. As long as the injuries were caused through negligence and the claim is made within the statutory limitation period, you will succeed with such a claim.

I work in a prison and 6 months ago a fire door closed quickly on my hand and I broke 2 fingers, had to get my nails removed for surgery and am left with sensitivity in both fingers. Is it worth claiming compensation?

If the injury is causing trouble for you with simple tasks or if you are left with pain and discomfort, it is sensible to pursue a claim for compensation.

If you would like to discuss a potential claim with us, please contact us on 01225430285 so that we can talk about your accident at work, the injury sustained and the claims process.

Hello I drive an hgv class c cement lorry and have recently injured myself offloading concrete from the back of the vehicle.
I was trying to set the shoots up into a narrow doorway . Watching not to damage the walls i broke and crushed a finger. I’m off work and getting treatment but the full extent of the damage is unclear . Would i be able to claim for damages and lost of earnings or is it just my own fault?

We need to speak with you further about this matter in order to ascertain whether or not you can make a claim against your employer for the injuries you suffered in the incident you describe whilst at work. We understand your rights and the obligations that your employer had in minimising the risk of the nature of the injuries you have sustained and can help you to find out whether or not you can recover your losses and pursue a claim for compensation.

I have severed the tendons in my right ring finger at work and had to have an opp , I’m now off for 3-6 months on sick pay which is £79 , I’m a car mechanic and was being put under a lot of strain to get everything done on my own , have I got a claim ?

Given the severity of your injury and the loss of income, you have every right to attempt to pursue a claim against your employers insurance for both the injury and loss of income. We would be only too happy to help you in this process.

Hiya, I tore the ligaments in my thumb, they treated it as a brake for weeks then finally realised there was no brake on x ray and my ligament had fully snapped he performed an operation and all was well. I ended up going back and for over a year he didnt know what was wrong and was just basically experimenting putting un necessary injections in etc then after he had ‘tried everything’ basically told me I was lying about the pain. I got referred to a different hospital and within 5 minutes she knew what had happened and said I needed another operation on my thumb to remove a mass on my stitching that was sitting on my nerve as my body rejected the stitch he put in. I then had to get a second operation, do I have a claim?

Whether or not you have a claim will depend on why and how you came to injure your thumb and the ligaments around it. Although the medical treatment issue you raise could be considered, it is unlikely that there has been clinical negligence, so the only realistic route is to make a claim for the cause of the injury – but you can only make such a claim if the injury was caused through negligence – whether it be an accident at work or due to a fall.

Please reply to elaborate on the cause of the injury and we can then advise you further regarding a potential claim for personal injury compensation.

Hello, I’ve been off work for a year due to a work accident caused by my employer, which they admitted too.
They have paid me for the last year, but have now furloughed me, and after that they are saying I would have to take holiday to still be paid.
I feel like they are trying to rush me even though my injuries haven’t healed. I’ve had one finger amputation and 2 fingers still recovering and could still be unfit to work for months.
Could you give me some advice please? Thank you
Chris

You have clearly sustained serious injuries with permanent consequences and it is therefore understandable that you don’t feel ready to return to work and feel vulnerable. The fact that your employer has paid you for a year is unusual and should be seen as a good indication that they are a good employer. However, even if liable for your injuries, the employer isn’t obliged to pay you whilst you are off sick and it may be that they are now at the stage where their own policy for paying injured or unwell employees doesn’t allow them to pay you if you cannot work. However, you would be able to recover any loss of income through any claim for personal injury compensation.

It would be wise to have a meeting with your employers and express your concerns about not being fit or ready to work and perhaps see if you can agree some sort of phased return, perhaps on light duties or in a role that would enable you to return to work without requiring you to risk your recovery etc. You may find the employer is keen to work with you in that regard.

If you don’t already have a Solicitor acting on a claim for personal injury compensation, please call us on 01225430285 as we have specialist Solicitors that would jump at the chance to represent you in this matter.

Hi, I crushed my finger in a fire door at work 8 weeks ago which resulted in me having to have surgery on a nail bed laceration and a distal phalanx fracture so was off work for 5 weeks. I’m back at work now but after a follow up with fracture clinic yesterday ive been informed that the nerves are damaged at the tip of my finger so I’ve been referred to a hand therapist to help me cope with the loss of feeling and weakness in my hand as its likely to be permanent damage. My colleagues have advised me to put a claim in because over a month before I had the accident the door was reported as faulty which to this day still has not been repaired.

You really have every right to make a claim. The employer was already on notice of a fault with the door BEFORE your accident and they failed to do anything about it. This is important as it indicates negligence on their part and as such, I would anticipate you would succeed with a claim.

As you will appreciate, injuries to the hands and fingers can cause complex ongoing problems and given the severity of your injury, you need to consider your long term future and how the injury may impact on your life. This would all be accounted for in a claim for personal injury compensation.

We would like to help you make a claim on our No Win No Fee basis with our specialist Solicitors.

Not sure if I’m at the right place but I climbed over a fence at school which had no sign stating it was sharp at the top. I tore my hand/finger and had 20+ stitches, and had general anaesthetic operation, not sure if I can claim on this but just wondering.

It is not likely to be the case that you could succeed with such a claim. The question of ‘why were you climbing the fence’ and ‘why didn’t you use the gate’ would be asked and you would probably be held liable for your own misfortune.

Hi, My son used to work in the kitchen of our local bowling alley. He was emptying the dishwasher in work and grabbed two plates together to dry. It seemed one of the plates had cracked and the cracked plate cut the inside of his middle finger on his left hand, he is left handed. This resulted with his manager taking him to A+E and his finger in a terrible state was sutured with about 6 stitches or more. He now has a numb finger where he has suffered nerve damage and is unable to bend his finger. It was approx 5 years ago and do wonder whether he would be entitled to make a claim as it is affecting his work, now he is a barber. I wonder if you would be kind enough to advise us. Many thanks.

If your Son is under the age of 21 years, he would be within the limitation period for such a claim. UK law requires that any person wishing to make a claim for personal injury compensation must do so within 3 years of the date of their accident or for those under the age of 18 at the time of injury, before their 21st birthday.

I have got trigger finger. I have worked in the pottery industry all my life until last year and now been diagnosed with trigger finger. I have only worked at two pot banks during my career. Could I make a claim for compensation?

As long as your diagnosis of the condition was made within the past 3 years, you have the right to make a claim for compensation.

Trigger finger is an injury caused by repetitive use or movement and is commonly associated with manufacturing work. Our team are ready to help you understand the process of making a claim and will answer any questions you may have before submitting your claim to our specialist Solicitors for detailed consideration.

I suffered a cut to my finger today whilst at work. The cut was caused by a glass jar that was smashed whilst loading stock onto the shelves. Everything was logged and cctv was recovered, I have been A & E and had butterfly stitches. I have been told to avoid bending the top of my middle finger for 10 days whilst the wound heals. Do I have a case?

There is a possible claim for compensation as a result of your injury. We would need to consider whether the employer could have prevented the injury – perhaps by providing safety gloves?

I cut myself at work with a Sawzall I did have to go home for the rest of the day because I got sick and the next day. I can move my finger decent. My concern is my finger and thumb feel like they are asleep all the time. And while holding a glass sometimes I will just drop it. It’s like my hand just quits working. And then not all the time but sometimes my thumb area will get a deep pain in it and I have to yank on it and pop it for it to quit. It didn’t hurt when it happened it’s now five months after the incident that I’m starting to see all these things I told my boss about them and he told me not to worry about it his wife was a nurse and the feeling will come back all that it is is a little after shock. And no I didn’t go to the hospital when it happened we just glued it.

The situation you describe highlights why it is so important that the details of any accident in the workplace are properly reported and recorded in an accident book and that appropriate medical attention is sought for the injuries sustained.

An accident book entry and appropriate medical records provides a specialist Solicitor acting for a claimant with helpful evidence to be used to support their efforts in attempting to succeed with a claim for personal injury compensation.

In your case, if the accident was not officially recorded and reported in the employers accident book, how can you demonstrate that the accident happened at work. Further, the lack of medical records makes it harder for you to prove that the injury sustained at the time, is related to the problem that you have now. In other words, a defendant insurer and their legal representative will find many avenues to make it difficult for you to succeed with a claim against them.

I was injured on the 17th of May 2019. I cut my palm open and the start of my right middle finger and the skin from the front.
I did this by climbing over a fence in school. I did speak with the leader of the school and he asked me a few questions such as: was there a ‘do not climb sign’ which there wasn’t and there still isn’t.

I am only 16 but i want something doing about it. The fence that I climbed over had little spikes at the top and that’s what I got caught on.

There are a few issues to address in response to your comment.

Firstly, as you are 16 years of age, you will not be able to pursue a claim without having parental or legal guardian support. Any person under the age of 18 can only pursue a claim if they are supported by a parent or guardian who will act on their behalf as a litigation friend – a role that enables them to make a claim for a child.

Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, it would appear that you have climbed over a fence that is designed to prevent access. Fences with spikes are commonly used for security purposes and one would not expect a sign to be erected to warn against climbing.

In this matter, my initial view is that you have been the author of your own misfortune and it is unlikely that you would succeed with a claim against the school.

Hey, I work as cleaner for flats in central London. Recently I have had many issues with my employer and work. They have consistently paid me late for no valid reason. They do not provide me with staff toilet facilities. Only the flats I work in. Moreover, they do not even provide a first aid kit. Recently I cut my finger deep while working. I had to use a tenants toilet to clean up, go to buy a plaster and band aid. No concern was shown towards me and was told to continue even though the pain was very agonising. These standards are a recurring theme here, so would i be able to make a claim?

The issues with late payment is something you should discuss with your Union, the HR department of your employer or an employment law Solicitor as are the issues with the lack of first aid kits and staff toilets.

With regards to the laceration to your finger, you may be able to claim against the employer for that but only if the cut can be attributed to employer negligence and if the injury is sufficiently serious.

I lost the tip of my finger on a machine at work. I placed my finger into the machine while it was still running and it got mangled. I was operating the machine alone which is normal.

If you were operating the machine having had specific training from your employer and with the appropriate safety equipment and guidance it is unlikely that you could succeed with a claim.

However, if you were not trained or if there was a fault with the machine or the way that your employer had shown you to use the item, you could claim compensation.

I fractured my finger placing grills at my worksite. I had no experience and nobody had shown me how to do it. It isn’t even in my department because i’m supposed to be with the pour crew. The employer did send me to the doctor and everything. I’m going to almost 2 months and my index finger hasn’t got better – I cant fully close my hand because my index finger is still swollen. Is there anything i can do? I can’t operate well with my job duties because of my finger.

UK law obliges all employers to ensure that staff can work safely and that the risk of injury in the workplace is minimised. With this in mind, an employer needs to ensure that staff are adequately trained in order that they can work safely and it would seem that in your case, this has not been the case.

Injuries to the fingers, particularly the index fingers can be very problematic and hinder day-to-day activities and dexterity, therefore claiming compensation for the pain and discomfort of such an injury along with hopeful access to specialist rehabilitation therapies provided during the claims process is a just and sensible move to make.

I am a genuine claimant yet solicitors will not take my case to court as no one is claiming liability. I am left with my index Finger severed off from door at doctors surgery, my whole life has changed, lost job and my home, where do I go from here?

If a Solicitor has been unable to take a claim to court, it is not because they question your honesty, it is clearly because they do not believe that they have sufficient evidence to succeed before a judge. Having insufficient evidence does not mean that you are dishonest, it simply means that there is nothing available to prove that the defendant has been negligent.

Hi i injured my finger cleaning a toilet bowl in work, there was a large crack on it and resulted in me having to get 5 paper stitches on my finger and take off work for a week! Can i make a claim?

Given that your injury was caused by a dangerous hazard in the workplace, it is likely that you could make a claim for compensation against the employers insurance cover. Any person injured in a workplace accident where the injury can be attributed to negligence is likely to succeed with a claim for compensation under UK law. In this case, the fact that the toilet bowl was broken is something that may well see the employer having to admit a safety breach and therefore pay compensation.

I’m working in a butcher I’m a assistant blockman on the 21st of December 2016 I cut my fingers and my tendons was repaired so my question is can I claim?

Under UK law, you would have a valid claim for compensation if the cause of your injuries can be attributed to employer negligence. In your case, if your employer has not provided you with adequate training in the safe use of the knives required for your work or any of the equipment provided was not fit for purpose, you would have a valid claim for compensation.

Okay i got injured on the job back in September of 2018 and was discharged from Banner Occupational in November 2018 and my claim was denied the day i was discharged I told the doctor i was still in pain and nothing has helped pain relievers, physical therapy, ice pack and heating pads they all have failed but they discharged me anyway. I been working in pain ever since i September i can’t bend my finger without pain and i found out if i don’t wear the finger splint i got from the store my finger hurts all the time but when i wear the splint I’m pain free and i ended up back in urgent care just recently for this injury and they want me to reopen the case and sent me to a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon well I talked to Human Resources at my work and they told me i had to tell the Ortho that it’s a personal injury. Which is a lie.
What would you do?

It is always important to make sure that you act with total honesty and do not mislead any parties or act dishonestly when claiming compensation.

I work in retail and part of this is moving cages of stock off a truck. One of the cages was too heavy and buckled the wheels under the weight of the stock, trapping my finger between it and another cage, ripping out my nail in the process. I wasn’t given formal training or spoken to about/provided any safety equipment, such as gloves. I’m only seventeen and don’t get paid very much, but I had to miss out on 8 hours worth of wage when I’m only working 12 hours this week. From talking with my boss he is unsure if it will even be compensated through company health insurance as I didn’t have to stay overnight in hospital. Is there a claim here?

My initial view is that you do have a valid claim against the employer’s insurance cover in this matter. If the cages of stock were over-loaded or dangerously heavy, then the employer is likely to be liable when you sustain injury as a result. Further, the employer has failed to provide training or safety gloves for your use and as such, I believe you have good prospects of succeeding with a claim.

We would be very happy to help you pursue a claim for compensation here. The loss of a finger nail is painful, unpleasant to look at and will affect the use of the finger for a while. As such, there are no problems with regards to the value of the claim either.

It is worth pointing out that as you are 17 years of age, you will require a parent of legal guardian to sign the Solicitors paperwork – unless you will turn 18 very soon?

If my garden gate slammed shut in the wind and breaks 4 of my fingers have i got a claim?

You would not have a claim in the scenario you describe – except if you rent the property and the gate latch/lock is broken, or if fitted, disrepaired and therefore you could not prevent the gate from slamming in the wind. You’d also have had to make a report of the disrepair or missing lock to the landlord to put them on notice of the possible risk to health.

I got hurt at work by a fabric cutting machine. Two fingers on my left hand were badly laceration and I had to go to Hospital for emergency treatment. An Ambulance had been called but as the wait was so long, I went under my own steam to Hospital.

Once at Hospital, the Doctor stitched my fingers and I transferred to another Hospital. At work they didn’t even do anything about my injury until very recently. My fingers are still in considerable pain and I can’t even wash myself properly.

If your hand was caught in the fabric cutting machine through a lack of training or supervision or because of a faulty or missing safety guard, you would be able to succeed with a claim against your employer.

I work on the railway and was sent in to a steel mill to conduct a job I was neither trained for, nor supervised appropriately. During this role I ended up with a finger Locked in a rail wagon door, resulting in a fractured index finger. Taking prescribed medicine I ended up with feeling of depression and sadness. Am I in a position to claim?

You describe a clear case of employer negligence and as such, my initial view is that you have a valid claim to be pursued against your employer. The injury to your finger can be directly linked to a lack of training and supervision in a role that you were not ‘qualified’ to perform. As such, I think you should make a claim.

We would be very happy to help you in this instance. If you would like to take it further, please use our ‘contact us’ function on the website so that we can call you to discuss this with you.

I fractured my little finger at work while going through swinging doors – my finger got stuck in the handle, and bent right back until it cracked. I have now been put on light duties at work. Can I make a claim?

We can look further in to this for you as there could be a claim. We need to find out a little more about how the accident happened and the nature of the walkway/swing door before we can ascertain whether or not you have a valid claim for accident at work compensation.

I severed the tip of my middle finger last week passing through a door in my workplace and just had surgery to remove the top joint so it can heal – I am doing medical assessments and type reports and am a touch typist/Nurse. Can I claim compensation for long term affect of my injury?

You have clearly suffered a serious laceration injury at work and should investigate further as to whether or not you have a valid claim. If it can be shown that the cause of your laceration and amputation of the tip of your finger joint was due to negligence on behalf of the employer, you would be able to claim compensation for the injury and also recover any loss of income caused by the incident.

It is obvious that something extremely sharp has injured your finger and the question is whether that item should have been present or protected by a guard etc.

I got injured on workplace on the 3rd of July, my finger got broken by a hammer. The doctor of my boss found that it is a serious injury and they gave me 6 weeks to stay at home. After 4 weeks I have been called to come back to work and still injured, they told me that I won’t be paid if I don’t work and I working now and I’m still injured on my finger at the left hand side, I don’t what to do.

In the UK, there is no requirement for an employer to pay an injured worker their usual salary if they are unable to work due to injury or sickness – even if the injury or sickness was caused through their work. With this in mind, many accident at work victims are motivated to claim compensation from their employer as it is the only way to recover the lost income. In your case, you may have a viable claim for accident at work compensation if you can demonstrate that your injury was caused by employer negligence – such as a lack of training, a failure to provide protective equipment or through dangerous working practices.

Hi guys just had an accident at work. I fell from the roof it was around six in the afternoon, took myself to the hospital with blood all over me. My fingers were cut very deep by a gutter, my back very painful, it’s been three weeks now. My seventh finger has stitches and it’s still very painful I do not know what to do when things are going on like this. So please help me out I need to find out more information.

If your employer has failed to provide a safe working environment when working at height, you may well have grounds for a viable claim for accident at work compensation. In this case, was there not scaffolding around the roof with a safety rail in place?

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