Vibration white finger develops in workers whose occupations involve operating working with vibrating machinery for prolonged periods of time.
Many cases of vibration white finger claims are caused because of substandard working conditions where employers fail to provide the necessary protection to their employees. If you are suffering from a case of work-related vibration white finger you may be entitled to a vibration white finger claim to compensate for your injury and the suffering that it has caused.
Vibration White Finger Claims
The symptoms that can lead to vibration white finger claims (vwf claims) can vary greatly from case to case. However, the most common symptoms include:
- Tingling in the tips of the fingers
- Cold sensation in the fingers
- Aches and pains in the hands, arms and fingers
The effects of vibration white finger can range from minor to severe physical distress. The pain caused by the condition may be temporary or permanent and some sufferers who wish to initiate a vibration white finger claim may find everyday tasks, such as buttoning a shirt, difficult and painful.
It is an employer's responsibility to ensure that employees are not exposed to unsafe levels of vibration when using work equipment. If you have developed vibration white finger as a result of being exposed to unsafe levels of vibration from the equipment you were required to operate in the work place, you should seek legal advice to determine if your are eligible to a vibration white finger claim for compensation.
VWF Claims
At Legal Advice Helpline we can help by providing access to an expert solicitor with experience in dealing with vibration white finger claims (vwf claims) and who will give you advice on making a compensation claim for vibration white finger.
All of our solicitors operate on a no win, no fee basis which means that you have nothing to pay at any time.
Call our helpline now on 0800 612 3042 or browse online for further details on claiming compensation for vibration white finger or any type of work related injury.