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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.

Call us now on 01225 430285
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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...

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 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.

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.

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.