Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell has a national reputation for handling personal injury claims. Our lawyers have extensive experience in handling vibration white finger claims and hand arm vibration syndrome claims.
Employers have a responsibility to protect their employees’ health and safety. When that protection is missing or flawed, the consequences can be varied and serious. In manual professions, vibration white finger and hand arm vibration syndrome (VWF) is becoming increasingly commonplace.
According to the Health and Safety Executive’s data, over 3,000 new cases of vibration white finger are recorded each year. This is a shocking number, considering the fact that new vibration white finger regulations were put in place in 2005.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your vibration white finger or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to vibration white finger, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity throughout the process of your claim.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Vibration White Finger And Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity
Vibration white finger (VWF) or hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is a condition affecting the fingers and hands caused by prolonged exposure to vibrating tools. The condition is commonly associated with the use of industrial vibration tools, such as pneumatic drills and as a result, many sufferers of the condition may be in a position to make a vibration white finger claim or hand arm vibration syndrome claim against either their current or a previous employer.
Symptoms Experienced By Vibration White Finger And Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Claimants
Vibration white finger is so called because the nerves and/or circulation in the hands have been damaged through excess use of vibrating work equipment. Sufferers’ fingers may turn very white when exposed to cold and then bright red upon returning to a warm environment. This causes tingling, numbness and even a throbbing pain.
Vibration white finger tingling and numbness is generally felt in the fingertips but, depending on the severity of the condition, it can affect sufferers’ fingers completely. Incidentally, you don’t have to be suffering from all the symptoms to be diagnosed with vibration white finger.
Loss of manual dexterity
As a result of the numbness, sufferers commonly have difficulty handling small or fiddly objects. Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome can also affect the strength of their grip.
Each episode can last for a short time or up to several hours, depending on the severity of the condition.
If you’re affected by vibration white finger or hand arm vibration syndrome, you’ll know only too well how much it can impair your ability to perform even the simplest of tasks.
Not surprisingly, many employees in the construction, steel and mining industries have been diagnosed with VWF or HAVS, but anyone whose line of work involves regular use of hand-held or vibrating tools is at risk of developing the condition.
At Irwin Mitchell, we understand just how disconcerting and frustrating the condition is. And, if your symptoms are severe, we know you may even be very anxious about your ability to earn a living. In this instance, we can help you to claim vibration white finger compensation.
As one of the UK’s leading firms of solicitors involved in occupational disease claims, we’ve represented thousands of people with vibration white finger claims. In the vast majority of cases, our expert team of lawyers has been able to secure the compensation they deserved.
If you’ve already been diagnosed with VWF or HAVS - or if you haven’t yet visited the doctor but you’re experiencing any of the symptoms above - talk to us. We’ll support you all the way through a vibration white finger claim.
Proven Expertise In Vibration White Finger Claims
Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.
Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in vibration white finger claims.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your vibration white finger claim.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of compensation claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.