We can claim compensation for a worker who has broken a finger at work. We can also claim if you have broken a finger in a shop or other public place. Catherine Smith has experience in suing for broken finger accidents. She introduces our no win no fee service in this video.

Read more about broken fingers at work below, or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us can I claim compensation for a broken finger from my employer?

Solicitors Claiming Compensation For Broken Fingers

Broken fingers are normally caused by blunt impact, such as when a heavy door is closed on them, or when they bear the force of impact on landing, following a slip, trip or fall. The majority of broken finger injuries are relatively simple to treat, requiring either strapping, or the use of a splint to prevent the bones from moving during the healing process. More serious injuries such as multiple breaks and displaced fractures which refuse to realign may require surgery, and a length recovery period. In the very worst cases fingers that have been completely crushed, or fingers where the bones have become infected, may require amputation.

Possible Causes Of A Broken Finger At Work

Where Do Broken Finger Accidents Occur?

Industries with the highest incidence rates of broken finger injuries among workers, are those where regular lifting and carrying of heavy or awkward loads takes place on a routine basis. These are mainly crush injuries resulting from fingers getting trapped. Construction, factory and warehouse workers face particular risks of getting their fingers caught and possibly crushed in pieces of machinery and equipment. Accidents may also be the result of defective machinery, lacking the appropriate safeguards or not properly maintained. The failure of management to provide workers with protective safety equipment such as heavy duty gloves is another common cause of broken fingers among workers.

Broken Fingers From Slips, Trips & Falls

Simple slip, trip and fall accidents in the workplace can cause broken finger injuries. Employers must maintain a safe working premises for staff, including ensuring that floor surfaces are kept free from obstacles and obstructions. Where floors have been recently cleaned and are slippery, wet floor signs and barriers must be erected to prevent accidents. In freezing conditions, employers must pay particular attention to preventing staff slipping on ice and snow in outdoor areas, such as the car park. Severe broken finger injuries may involve multiple fractures, with nerve damage potentially causing loss of sensation and partial paralysis in the finger. Complications can lead to a permanent deformity or the need for amputation.

The Benefits Of Using A Firm Of No Win No Fee Solicitors

How Much Compensation For A Broken Finger?

Our lawyers are often asked; can I claim compensation for a broken finger? Clients also want to know; how much compensation can I claim for a broken finger? The answer to this is that many factors are taken into consideration when determining responsibility for an accident, and level of compensation that may be awarded. If a person was forced to give up a lucrative profession due to their injury, they could be entitled to many future years of loss of earnings. General damages are awarded for the pain and suffering caused by an injury. Compensation may rise to £23,500 where a broken finger causes significant ongoing difficulties. A broken finger which heals fully within a few months will lead to awards of between £1,900 and £3,000. For an index finger this would rise to between £5,000 and £6,500.

Provided your claim relates to an accident that has taken place in the last three years, we can represent you on a No Win No Fee basis. You are assured of keeping 100% of any compensation awarded, with no deductions. In the event that your compensation claim is successful our fees are paid by the losing party to the claim. The vast majority of the claims we take on are successful, and where they are not we will charge you nothing.

Bartletts Solicitors have been protecting and supporting clients for 150 years and enjoy a reputation nationwide for trusted legal advice. We are specialists in broken finger compensation claims, having successfully represented injured employees across a range of industries. Call us today on 0800 158 2454 for a free consultation regarding your case or to begin a claim. You can also contact us for free legal advice via our new Live Chat function.