Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is an injury caused by prolonged and repeated exposure to vibrating power tools.
Employers have a responsibility to their employees to ensure that they are protected in the workplace and that health and safety requirements are met. Unfortunately, thousands of people are affected by Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome every year after employers fail in their duties.
If you have developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome as the result of your employment, whether at your current workplace or when with a previous employer, Irwin Mitchell could help you to make a claim for compensation.
Handling Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Claims With Dedication
Symptoms of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome include numbness or a feeling of cold in the fingertips, tingling and a whitening of the skin of the fingers. It is an illness that has previously been known as Vibration White Finger, although doctors now use the general term Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome as it is not only the fingers that are affected.
It is a common condition amongst those who use vibrating power tools. Despite legislation to improve working conditions, thousands of people are still affected every year. Vibrating power tools, chainsaws, hammer drills, concrete breakers, grinders, hedge trimmers, lawnmowers, pedestal grinders, pneumatic drills and sanders are all examples of machinery that can cause Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome.
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome can be a debilitating condition, affecting your ability to work. The condition can get worse over time, so it is important to talk to your doctor and to get expert legal advice from a team that understands the complexities of the syndrome.
Our expert solicitors will fight to ensure that you get the best possible outcome for your claim and above all we will put you first.
Our Commitment To Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Claims
Irwin Mitchell are recognised as one of the UK's leading law firms in the area of industrial disease and we fight fearlessly to ensure our clients get the justice they deserve. We also want to make sure that lessons are learnt and your experiences are not repeated by others.
Our dedicated lawyers are committed to securing the compensation you deserve and we will expertly assess all aspects of your claim to make sure your financial settlement is right for your needs.
If you have already been to see your doctor and a diagnosis of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome has been made, or if you are experiencing any of the symptoms, you can talk to Irwin Mitchell for professional legal advice on making a claim.
For advice on making a hand arm vibration syndrome claim, please contact the specialist team at Irwin Mitchell by calling 0800 056 4110, or by completing an online contact form.