Hand Injury

A thorough overview of hand injuries, common injuries to the hands and possible compensation awarded for this type of injury.

If you have suffered a hand injury in the workplace, RTA, or through a trip or fall, which was not your fault you should consult a personal injury lawyer who will be able to advise you on how to claim compensation

Hand injuries are very common and account for 10% of all accident claims we run. Made up of over 27 bones and due to the very nature of the hand, which allows such complex movement and high sensitivity, it is important that hand injuries be treated quickly by a doctor. Hand injuries often caused at work, can affect nerves, tendons, ligaments or blood vessels have often have the  potential to lead to permanent damage or disability . Common causes of hand injuries include trips and falls which can result in broken bones, and work related injuries which can cause nerve damage leading to conditions such as vibration white finger.

Compensation amounts awarded for hand injuries:

  • Fracture of one finger - up to £1,850
  • Severe dislocation of thumb - up to £3,200
  • Amputation of little finger - up to £5,950
  • Serious injury to ring or middle fingers - up to £7,850
  • Loss of index finger - up to £9,200
  • Loss of thumb - up to £18,600

If you have suffered a hand injury and want to make a personal injury claim, then let us advise you on the best way to pursue your claim, collect all the relevant evidence and calculate the losses you have suffered.

Time Limits for making a hand injury claim

For those over the age of eighteen, who have suffered an injury to their hand or hands, the period is three years from the date of the accident
For children the three year period begins on the date of their eighteenth birthday

What factors affect my hand Injury Claim

  • Your age at the time of the accident. Younger people with longer to live typically receive larger compensation awards for injuries sustained to the hand
  • The severity of the injury. Minor cuts and bruises to the arm will receive lower compensation amounts compared with broken bones or severe dislocation
  • The length of time taken to recover from the accident. Hands heel quicker than backs. Personal Injuries that resolve themselves within weeks will receive less compensation than those that take several years  or those that  leave the victim with permanent symptoms.
  • Whether the injury caused a level of disability or severe lack of mobility. Some personal injuries can result in  a permanent level of disability