VWF VIBRATION WHITE FINGER CLAIM
We represent an independent network of personal injury solicitors and we are able to deal with a wide range of industrial claims. Our experienced lawyers have detailed experience in dealing with vibration white finger claim settlements and will maximise your compensation.
VWF is used to describe damage to the fingers, hands and arms, as a result of using rotating, vibrating or percussive hand-guided power tools. Over 25,000 people in Ireland suffer from VWF which causes the fingers to blanch and become painful especially when exposed to cold. Symptoms include a tingling sensation and numbness or whiteness of parts of the fingers and with continued exposure to vibration, the symptoms usually become more severe, particularly in cold weather. The fingers may lose their normal sense of touch and the affected fingers may become painful, red and throbbing when the circulation returns. VWF may also be associated with Whole Body Vibration (WVB) syndrome which often affects drivers of heavy vehicles.
Compensation includes ‘General Damages’ which represents compensation items that are difficult to calculate accurately and include ‘pain and suffering’ , loss of the enjoyment of life and disadvantage on the open labour market. In addition a claim can be made for ‘Special Damages’ which represents compensation for losses that can be accurately calculated and may include;
- medical charges
- loss of earnings
- assistance for household chores
- care and assistance
- medical therapies
- traveling expenses
- expenses
- aids and equipment
- adapted accommodation and transport
If you’ve been injured as a result of negligence by an employer we can help you to preserve your legal right to apply for a vibration white finger claim settlement. We offer free consultations for advice to find out whether you have a good case, how to go about claiming and how much your compensation might be worth. We will give you clear unequivocal advice about your chances of success and the anticipated value of your claim. If after talking to us you decide not to take your case further you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged anything at all.
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