Are you seeking compensation for a broken hand at work? Perhaps you have suffered a broken hand in an accident at work that wasn’t your fault? Maybe this was a result of improper training, manual handling, or a slip and fall incident?
Broken hand at work compensation guide
You may find you are out of pocket and absent from work due to your injury meaning you may be on a decreased salary.
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- What Is A Broken Hand At Work Compensation Claim?
- Your Right To Claim Broken Hand At Work Compensation?
- Causes Of Broken Hand At Work Injuries
- Symptoms Of Broken Hand At Work Injuries
- Levels Of Hand Fracture Injuries
- What Is My Broken Hand At Work Compensation Payout Worth?
- Get In Touch With A Broken Hand At Work Compensation Specialist
- Guides Related To Broken Hand Claims
What Is A Broken Hand At Work Compensation Claim?
What is a broken hand injury? This is where any of the bones in the hand become fractured and broken due to high-force trauma or an injury. These bones may include:
- Phalanges (the bones in your fingers)
- Metacarpals (the bones in your palm)
Any of these broken bones occurring can be serious and painful. This may happen in public, in a car accident, or in the workplace, and may result in a crushed hand.
In this guide, we are focusing solely on accidents at work that could cause a broken hand. To be eligible for broken hand at work compensation through a personal injury claim your case must meet specific criteria.
To do this, you must be able to establish negligence. This means that you suffered injury or illness because your employer has a duty of care, and they failed to meet this duty.
You must be aware of the personal injury claim time limit for claiming. This means you must begin your claim in a certain amount of time.
Generally, the time limit is 3 years from the accident date or date when you became aware your illness was caused by negligence. However, there are exceptions so please call our advisors for further details.
Your Right To Claim Broken Hand At Work Compensation?
If you have been injured at work and it wasn’t your fault, to make a valid broken hand claim you must be able to prove that this happened because your employer was negligent. Broken hand at work compensation can come in two forms which we will discuss further down in this guide. But compensation is meant to put you back in the position you were in before the injury took place.
After an injury, you should seek medical help. It is always advised to get the medical attention you need straight away as this not only allows you to receive the treatment you need but also makes a record of it in your medical notes that can be used ad evidence.
Some useful sources of evidence can include:
- Footage from CCTV cameras
- Photography related to the incident
- Witness details so a solicitor could take a statement at a later date.
- Notes made by a medical professional
When you have collected all of your supporting evidence, you could speak to a personal injury solicitor. They can assess your case for broken hand at work compensation.
Are you confused? Please don’t be. Our advisors are on hand to connect you to our panel of personal injury solicitors who may be able to help you with your broken hand claim. Call today to receive specific information about your case.
Causes Of Broken Hand At Work Injuries
There are a number of ways that this type of injury can occur in the workplace. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HASAWA), employers have a duty of care to ensure that the workplace is a safe environment. One way they could do this is by training employees on how to do their job safely. By failing to meet this duty, they could be liable if you are injured because of a lack of training.
Here are some examples where injuries can occur as a result of poor training.
- No manual handling training leads to you trying to lift too heavy a load, or gripping the load improperly causing back injuries.
- Slips and falls, where someone has injured their hand as a result of the fall. This can happen due to poor housekeeping.
- Falls from a high place; this may occur as a result of an insecure or unsuitable ladder and causes a broken hand.
These are just examples of what may happen in the workplace. Your case could be more specific. To have your case looked at and reviewed by our advisors call our team today. If they can see that your case has a chance of succeeding they can connect you with a personal injury solicitor from our panel.
Symptoms Of Broken Hand At Work Injuries
According to the NHS, there are a number of symptoms that can show that you have sustained a broken bone injury. For example:
- Bruises
- Swelling
- Deformities
- Pain
Always seek medical attention if you suspect a bone has been broken. The sooner you get treatment the quicker your recovery can be. If broken bones are left untreated this can cause further problems down the line.
If you are concerned about an injury you have sustained at work, speak to a medical professional. Once you have a clearer idea of your injury, speak to a personal injury solicitor about your broken hand at work compensation claim.
Levels Of Hand Fracture Injuries
If you are considering making a claim for broken hand at work compensation, it may be useful to understand the different levels of hand fracture injury. This can include:
- Comminuted Fracture.
- Stable Fracture.
- Oblique Fractures.
- Transverse Fracture.
Please remember that this is not medical advice, nor is this list complete. To properly understand your injury, it is always recommended that you speak to a licenced medical professional.
What Is My Broken Hand At Work Compensation Payout Worth?
If you wanted to understand how much broken hand at work compensation you may be owed, you could make use of a personal injury calculator. However, speaking to a personal injury solicitor is recommended as they can work with you and understand the fine details of your case.
If you win your claim then your compensation may be split into two damages: general and special. General damages look at compensating you for the suffering caused by your injuries. Special damages look at reimbursing you for losses and expenses caused by the negligence.
We have provided bracket amounts outlined by the Judicial College Guidelines.
| Injury | Nature of Incident | Potential Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Injury | Total or effective loss of both hands: where the hand has been rendered useless through injury. | £132,040 to £189,110 |
| Hand Injury | Serious damage to both hands: loss of function and lasting cosmetic disability. | £52,310 to £79,360 |
| Hand Injury | Serious hand injuries: reduction of capacity to about half. Fingers may have been amputated but reattached without a full restoration of function. | £27,220 to £58,100 |
| Hand Injury | Severe fractures to fingers: loss of grip and possible deformity. | Up to £34,480 |
| Hand Injury | Less serious hand injuries: impaired function, but can be restored again with surgery. | £13,570 to £27,220 |
| Hand Injury | Moderate hand injuries: injury to soft tissue, would commonly see deep cuts. Some injuries can be non-intrusive but long-lasting. | £5,260 to £12,460 |
| Hand Injury | Total or partial loss of index fingers: impairment, disfigurement likely. | £11,420 to £17,590 |
| Hand Injury | Fracture of index finger: grip reduced, may result in osteoarthritis. | £8,550 to £11,480 |
Please be aware that these figures are just a guide. We always recommend speaking to a personal injury solicitor, and our advisors can help you with this.
If you feel your injuries do not match up with the above table, why not consider getting in touch with our advisors directly for more precise advice?
Get In Touch With A Broken Hand At Work Compensation Specialist
If you are starting a claim for your broken hand injury, are you considering using a solicitor to help you pursue your case? If so you could perhaps consider a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) to fund your solicitor’s service. This is also known as “No Win, No Fee agreement”.
If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay your solicitor’s fees. However, if your claim is won, you will pay a small success fee which is legally limited to cover your solicitor’s fees. “No Win, No Fee” is often an attractive option.
Get in touch with our advisors who can connect you with our panel of solicitors. Contact us now by:
- Calling us at 0800 408 7825,
- Using the live chat function at the bottom-right of this page.
- Contact us directly.
Guides Related To Broken Hand Claims
Accident at Work Hand Injury Compensation Case Study Guide
Lacerated Hand Compensation Case Study Guide
Hand Injury Caused by Sawing Compensation Case Study Guide
Home of Work Health and Safety: HSE
Government Guidance On Making A Personal Injury Claim.
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