Personal Injury Services

Work Related Claims

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be a painful and debilitating condition often associated with certain types of occupation. As a result, employers have a clear duty to protect their employers from its effects. Where this duty is neglected, be it in a current or previous employment, sufferers may be entitled to claim carpal tunnel syndrome compensation.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition of the wrist and hand that can cause pain, weakness and/or numbness, as well as tingling in the fingers. It is widely linked to exposure to vibration or repetitive movements of the hands and wrist.

If you have suffered CTS as a result of work, you may be able to make a claim for compensation against a current or previous employer.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your CTS claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to carpal tunnel syndrome, 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.

Above all, we put you first.

Handling CTS Compensation Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity

If you’re suffering from CTS as a result of activities at work, you may be able to seek compensation or damages by pursuing a carpal tunnel syndrome claim with Irwin Mitchell.

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by:

Regular heavy lifting
Repeated direct pressure on the base of the palm, over the carpal tunnel
Repeated forceful bending of the wrist
Repeated forceful pinch grips
Regular heavy lifting.

In pursuing a carpal tunnel syndrome claim, the following matters need to be proved:

Your employer is at fault
Your condition is confirmed as carpal tunnel syndrome
Your CTS is due to exposure to either vibration/repetitive movements and/or heavy lifting at work.

Establishing these facts to support your CTS claim depends on expert evidence, including a medical report which will be required from a medical professional such as a vascular surgeon.

It is controversial whether typing causes carpal tunnel syndrome. Our view is that typists may suffer CTS in certain limited circumstances. If you are a typist with CTS, we would be pleased to discuss this with you.

Proven Expertise In Carpal Tunnel Cases

Our specialist solicitors have represented over 200,000 people in the UK with workplace injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome.

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 occupational health 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 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 claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.

Select Related Client Stories

Compensation for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) at Work

Ben Mitchell acted on behalf of a 52 year old gentleman in relation to a Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome compensation claim.

Our client developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) as a consequence from working over 20 years in the construction industry using pneumatic vibratory tools such as stihl saws, vibrating pokers, scablers, whacker plates and kango hammers. In the course of his employment as a ganger/supervisor he used these tools in excess of 4-5 hours per day.

The construction company based in Skipton, North Yorkshire who he worked for failed to monitor and limit his use of his vibratory tools in accordance with health & safety guidelines, namely the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992/1998 and the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.

The company also owed our client a duty of care to ensure that he was not at risk of contracting Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome especially given his work duties required the use of vibratory tools that were well known to cause industrial diseases such as Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, Vibration White Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

The Defendants vigorously tried to defend the Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome claim, but through Court Proceedings NB was successful in receiving £10,000 in full and final settlement.

Ben Mitchell of the Leeds office of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors commented: "the Defendants are a well known, large and established company working in the construction industry throughout the Yorkshire region. They should have been aware of the risk to my client of injury from exposure to excessive vibration. Failure to act promptly and do all that is required within statutory law was unfortunately lacking especially when they were put on notice when my client reported symptoms of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome to them over three years ago"

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.

Name	Location	Job Title	Telephone
Ian Bailey	Leeds	Partner	0870 1500 100
Jonathan Betts	Manchester	Partner	0161 838 3055
Colin Ettinger	London	Partner	0207 421 3889
Roger Maddocks	Newcastle	Partner	0191 279 0095
Andrew Tucker	Sheffield	Partner	0870 1500 100
Mark Allen	Sheffield	Associate Director	0870 1500 100
Sarah Brumpton	Leeds	Associate	0113 394 6777
David Bell	Glasgow	Solicitor	0870 1500 100

Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process. You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

Find out whether you have a claim today. Simply complete our online claim form or call us with details of your accident on 0800 056 4110.