Hand Injury Claims – How to Claim Compensation

Common Causes of Hand Injuries

Similarly to fingers, it is fairly common to sustain a hand injury. As we touch, hold, and operate things with our hands daily, they are much more prone to injury compared to other areas of the body. Hand injuries make up around 10% of hospital A&E visits each year and can range from crush injuries, breaks, and penetrative wounds to severe lacerations resulting in loss of function. The hands are frequently left with permanent scarring following these events.

Hand Injuries from Falls

When tripping over, it is a natural response for humans to break their fall using their hands and knees. This impact can cause significant damage depending on the height and speed of the fall and result in a hand injury. If you’ve experienced this, don’t wait – start your claim today.

Workplace Hand Injuries

Hand injuries are the leading cause of workplace injuries. Most accidents at work involving the hand are reported to have been caused by insufficient safety equipment and faulty machinery. If you have suffered a hand injury at work, it is crucial to seek medical attention before logging the incident in the accident book. If possible, obtain witness details and CCTV footage of the accident if available. Once you’ve taken these steps, you can start your claim with our expert solicitors.

Recovery Time for Hand Injuries

The recovery time for a hand injury varies greatly depending on the type and severity of the injury.

Impact of Hand Injuries on Life

We are unfortunately very aware of the impact a hand injury can have on someone’s personal and professional life. Thankfully, with the years of knowledge and expertise our team has in handling this type of claim, we have already been able to help many clients obtain the compensation they deserve. If you’ve been affected, start your claim now.

How Much is Your Hand Injury Claim Worth?

The figures shown below are provided as guidelines. To determine a more accurate valuation of your potential injury claim, it is recommended that you speak with one of our solicitors.

• £52,000 – £190,000: Loss or Very Serious Damage to Both Hands
• £27,000 – £103,000: Loss or Very Serious Damage to One Hand
• £5,000 – £28,000: Minor and Less Serious Hand Injury

What are General and Special Damages?

The compensation calculator can help you estimate the amount of compensation you might receive for your injury claim. This part of your compensation is known as General Damages, relating to the pain, suffering, and loss of amenity you have suffered due to your accident.

• Pain: Refers to the initial pain you suffered when your accident occurred.
• Suffering: Refers to the ongoing pain that you have endured since the accident.
• Loss of Amenity: Refers to the fact that you could either for a period or permanently no longer do something that you could do prior to the accident, for example, play a sport.

The compensation calculator does not include other losses that you might have incurred as a result of your accident, such as loss of earnings, cost of care, or damage to property. These items are known as Special Damages and can be claimed in addition to the General Damages mentioned above. The amount of compensation you receive will ultimately be made up of General and Special Damages, that is your injury claim and financial losses. For more information, start your claim today.

How Can Stonehewer Moss Help You on a ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ Basis?

‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is a way of funding your personal injury claim without having to pay solicitors fees upfront. If your claim is successful, then your legal costs will usually be deducted from your compensation, leaving you with a minimum of 75% of your compensation claim. To make sure ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is the right way to fund your personal injury claim, you can contact us at Stonehewer Moss solicitors for a free no-obligation assessment of your claim, guaranteed to provide you with the best advice on how to progress with your claim. For more details, start your claim.

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