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Hand, Finger and Wrist Injury Compensation Claims

By Ian Morris | Updated September 18th, 2025

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Injuries to the hands, fingers or wrists are not just painful – they can seriously disrupt your work, daily life and future prospects. Whether caused by an accident at work, a fall in public, or repetitive strain, you may be entitled to compensation. This guide provides in-depth information on eligibility, compensation amounts, evidence, and how to start a successful no win no fee compensation claim.

Who Can Make a Claim?

You may be eligible to claim if:

You were injured in the last three years
The injury was caused by another party’s negligence
If the injury is sufficiently severe or if you received medical attention

Negligence could include:

Employers failing to provide safe working environments, adequate training or PPE
Local councils or businesses failing to maintain public spaces
Road users acting recklessly or illegally

Whether your injury was sudden or developed over time, it’s important to seek legal guidance as early as possible.

Types of Hand, Finger and Wrist Injuries

Upper limb injuries vary widely in cause and severity, and each injury has specific implications for mobility, strength and recovery. Common types include:

Finger Injuries

Crush injuries from machinery or dropped objects
Fractures, breaks or dislocations
Amputation (partial or full)
Tendon or nerve damage

These injuries often occur in workplaces like construction sites, logistics, manufacturing and warehouses or in public accidents like trapping fingers in faulty safety doors. The damage caused by a finger injury can lead to permanent loss of function or disfigurement.

Hand Injuries

Soft tissue damage from lifting or gripping
Lacerations, puncture wounds or burns
Broken metacarpal bones
Degloving or severe trauma from accidents

Even moderate hand injuries will reduce grip strength, affect coordination and lead to long-term impairment or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Wrist Injuries

Fractures from falling onto an outstretched hand
Ligament sprains and cartilage damage
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, wrist instability or long-term weakness

Such injuries often arise from workplace accidents, road incidents, or hazardous public environments. In some cases, a minor wrist injury can lead to long-term disability if not treated properly.

Thumb Injuries

Injuries to the thumb can have a serious impact on hand function and grip strength, often requiring long recovery periods and affecting your ability to work. If your injury specifically involves the thumb, we’ve created a dedicated guide to help you understand your rights and the potential compensation you could claim.
Read our full guide to thumb injury compensation

Accidents That Lead to These Injuries

Accident scenarios that are commonly associated with hand, finger or wrist injuries include:

Operating heavy machinery without training or appropriate PPE
Unsafe lifting tasks with no mechanical aid
Slips, trips or falls on wet or uneven surfaces
Injuries from defective tools or workplace equipment
Road traffic collisions involving bicycles, motorcycles or pedestrians

Job-specific scenarios:

Warehouse worker: Injured loading heavy pallets or operating pump trucks.
Office worker: Develops carpal tunnel or RSI from poor ergonomic setup.
Construction worker: Hand trapped in scaffolding or power tool failure.
Care assistant: Wrist strain from supporting patients or lifting equipment.

Employer Responsibilities

By law, employers must:

Provide task-specific training
Maintain equipment in good working order
Conduct and act on regular risk assessments
Provide adequate PPE (e.g. gloves, guards, braces)

If an employer fails in any of these areas and an injury occurs as a result, you have a strong basis for making a workplace injury claim.

Learn more about employer responsibilities.

Compensation Amounts

What Affects the Value of a Claim?

Every compensation claim is unique, and the final settlement depends on a range of factors. Understanding what influences the value of your case can help you prepare and ensure that a Solicitor can gather the right evidence. Key considerations include:

Severity of injury: More serious injuries involving fractures, permanent damage, or amputation typically attract higher compensation.
Impact on work: If you were forced to take time off work or change careers, this will increase your special damages.
Length of recovery: Claims involving long or uncertain recovery periods tend to be valued higher.
Permanent symptoms: Ongoing pain, limited movement, scarring or disfigurement will significantly affect the outcome.
Psychological trauma: Some hand or wrist injuries cause anxiety, loss of confidence, or depression – this can be included in your claim.
Loss of enjoyment: If the injury prevents you from enjoying hobbies or caring for loved ones, that loss may be factored into your settlement.

Being thorough when explaining how the injury affects your daily life will help ensure your solicitor builds the strongest case possible.

Compensation is awarded for both:

General damages – for pain, suffering and loss of amenity
Special damages – for financial losses like earnings, care or travel

Compensation Amounts

The amount of compensation you may receive depends on the severity of your injury, your recovery time, and the impact on your daily life and earnings. Claim settlements include both general damages (for the injury and suffering) and special damages (for financial losses like time off work or medical costs).

Here are guideline compensation amounts based on Judicial College figures and legal case outcomes:

Finger Injury Compensation:

Amputation of index and middle fingers: £49,300 – £72,300
Loss of a single finger: £6,900 – £20,000
Partial loss or deformity of a finger: £3,200 – £14,900
Serious crush injury to finger (affecting grip): £11,900 – £13,100
Simple fracture with recovery: £3,790 – £8,000

Hand Injury Compensation:

Total or effective loss of both hands: £112,000 – £160,000
Loss of one hand (amputation or total function loss): £77,000 – £88,000
Serious permanent injury to both hands: £44,500 – £67,500
Hand with significant functional reduction: £24,740 – £52,810
Moderate hand injuries (e.g. crush or tendon damage): £4,780 – £11,330
Minor hand injury with full recovery: Up to £7,000

Wrist Injury Compensation:

Complete loss of wrist function: £45,000 – £56,000
Permanent stiffness, pain, or movement limitation: £23,000 – £37,000
Ongoing symptoms with some recovery: £12,000 – £23,000
Minor fracture or sprain with full recovery: £3,000 – £10,000

Remember, these figures are general guidelines. Final settlements depend on your individual recovery, occupation, and an expert view of your longer term prognosis.

You may also be entitled to:

Loss of earnings (past and future)
Medical treatment costs
Rehabilitation and physiotherapy
Mobility aids or home adaptations

The Claims Process: What to Expect

Here’s a typical timeline of what happens after you get in touch:

Initial contact and assessment – Speak with us for a free, no-obligation chat.
Claim matched with a solicitor – If you have a valid claim, you’ll be connected with an expert solicitor.
Gathering evidence – Medical records, photos, witness accounts and any costs are compiled.
Claim submitted – Your solicitor notifies the responsible party and starts negotiation.
Medical assessment arranged – You may be asked to attend a medical with an independent specialist (this is cost free and always local to where you live).
Negotiation and settlement – Most claims settle out of court. If not, your solicitor can take it further.

On average, this process usually takes 6-12 months for straightforward claims. Complex or higher-value cases may take longer.

Learn more about the claims process.

Example Cases

1. Supermarket Employee Injury

Jo, a middle aged supermarket worker, fractured her wrist falling from a damaged kick-stool whilst being tasked with replenishing the stock. The faulty kick-stool had previously been reported on more than one occasion but not repaired or replaced.

The injury was severe and Jo required surgery and a lengthy period away from work. Her claim settled for just under £35,000 just over a year later, with the settlement including damages for the injury, recovery of lost income and rehabilitation therapies.

2. Construction worker Finger Crush Injury

Mark, a qualified construction site crane rigger sustained severe crushing injuries to 3 fingers on his dominant right hand due to employer negligence.

Previous reports of equipment maintenance needs had been ignored, meaning that an important part of the equipment failed and caused 3 heavy steel beams to fall on to his hand, leading to serious fractures with permanent loss of function to 1 finger and reduced strength and dexterity in the other 2.

After a lengthy recovery period following surgery, he was unable to return to manual work. His solicitor secured £66,000 for his injuries, with further recovery for costs including loss of future income.

3. Office Worker with RSI

Rosemary developed a painful repetitive strain injury after years of working at a very poorly arranged work station. Rosemary’s desk lacked ergonomic equipment and was set up in a way that made her duties awkward and uncomfortable.

Despite repeated reports of a need for a work station assessment and adjustment to her employer, they failed to take any action or arrange for any assessment or provide any alternative equipment.

Rosemary was eventually forced to take sick leave and have surgery to alleviate her pain. She was awarded £16,500 for the symptoms she sustained, rehabilitation treatments and recovery of lost income.

What Evidence Is Needed?

Your solicitor will gather the evidence needed to support your claim, but anything you can provide to your solicitor will be helpful:

Copies of any correspondence you have had between yourself and an employer or other 3rd party
Photos of your injury and the accident scene
A detailed medical report
Accident book entry (if applicable)
Witness statements
Records of costs like medication, transport, or loss of income

It can help to keep a diary of your symptoms and recovery. This helps demonstrate the true impact of the injury on your life.

Repetitive Strain and Long-Term Conditions

Some hand, wrist and finger injuries develop over time. These may include:

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Vibration White Finger (VWF) / Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

In cases like these, there is unlikely to be an obvious ‘date of accident’ as the build up of pain and symptoms will take some time. Your 3 year period will start at the date at which you knew, or should have known that your symptoms were work related. You can claim compensation if your employer failed to take steps to reduce the risk – such as rotating work tasks, providing ergonomic equipment, or limiting exposure to vibrating tools.

Recovery and Support

Compensation settlements will help you access the support you need to recover and rebuild your life:

Financial settlement for physical injury, loss of amenity and recovery of lost income/costs
Private physiotherapy, medical care or occupational therapy
Counselling if the injury has affected your mental health
Mobility support or home adaptation
Retraining if you can’t return to your old job

Many people also find peace of mind knowing the costs of their recovery are covered – and that steps have been taken to hold the responsible party accountable.

Legal Time Limits

In most cases, you have 3 years to start a claim, but there are exceptions:

Children: You can claim any time before their 18th birthday, then they have 3 years from turning 18.
Mental capacity: No time limit if the injured person lacks capacity.
Delayed symptoms: 3 years from the date of diagnosis (e.g. RSI or carpal tunnel).

Don’t delay – even if you’re unsure about the date, it’s best to seek advice early. It is always best to start your claim at the earliest opportunity.

How Direct2Compensation Can Help

We are experts in helping people like you get the compensation you deserve. With Direct2Compensation, you get:

Experience: Over 28 years assisting clients with personal injury claims.
No Win No Fee: You never pay legal fees if your claim is not successful.
Personalised Service: Tailored advice to suit your specific situation.
Trusted Network: Access to a panel of excellent specialist personal injury solicitors.

We understand the stress that comes with injury and time off work – and we make the process as smooth as possible.

Get in touch today for a friendly, no-obligation, chat about your specific circumstances.

Call us now on 01225 430285
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Legal Jargon Explained

We aim to keep things simple, but you may come across some legal terms during your claim:

No Win No Fee – An agreement where you don’t pay a penny to your solicitor unless your claim is successful.
General damages – Compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment.
Special damages – Covers financial losses like time off work, treatment costs, and travel.
Interim payment – A partial compensation payment made before your claim is fully settled.
Contributory negligence – Where you were partly responsible for your injury. Your compensation may be reduced.
Letter of claim – A formal letter sent to the responsible party outlining the case.

If you ever feel unsure, just ask – we are here to make the process clear and stress-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to claim compensation?

Normally 3 years from the accident or diagnosis. Children and those lacking capacity have longer.

Can I claim if I was partly to blame?

Yes – your compensation may be reduced, but you can still make a claim.

Can I claim for repetitive strain or gradual injuries?

Yes, conditions like RSI and carpal tunnel syndrome are common and claimable.

What if I didn’t take time off work?

You can still claim for the pain and suffering caused, even if you worked through your injury.

Can I get interim payments?

In serious cases, you may be able to receive part of your compensation early to cover immediate costs.

Do I need a solicitor to claim?

While it’s not compulsory, using an experienced solicitor improves your chances of success and ensures the claim reflects all your losses.

Can I claim on behalf of someone else?

Yes – for a child, someone who has passed away, or someone who lacks mental capacity.

What if my employer didn’t report the accident?

You can still claim – but it helps if you reported it yourself or have witness evidence.

How much will I pay if I lose?

If your claim is on a no win no fee basis, you pay nothing if your case is unsuccessful.

What if I change my mind?

There’s no obligation to proceed – we provide advice and let you decide if you want to move forward.

Start Your Claim Today

If your hand, finger or wrist injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be owed thousands in compensation.

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We’ll explain your options clearly, without pressure – and if you choose to go ahead, you’ll pay nothing upfront.

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Comments & Questions

Read on for questions and advice about claiming, plus hand, finger & wrist injury claim examples...

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.