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Arm, Wrist & Hand Injury Solicitors — Scotland
If you have suffered an arm, wrist or hand injury due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to hand injury compensation. Watermans specialist hand injury solicitors are here to guide you through this process with expert guidance and support.
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The Short of It
Have you suffered from an arm, wrist or hand injury within the last three years?
Was it someone else's fault? If so, you may be entitled to compensation.
Some of the most common arm, wrist and hand injuries occur in the workplace
but they can also take place in public spaces or be the result of road traffic accidents.
At Watermans, our skilled personal injury solicitors are experts in helping you claim the compensation
that you deserve for your arm, wrist and hand injury.
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need
and providing straightforward legal advice. It should be that simple.
The Long of It
Arm, Wrist and Hand Injuries
Arm, wrist, and hand injury claims
Injuries to your arm, wrist and hand can affect your quality of life. Aside from the physical pain experienced due to the injury, you may find that you cannot perform everyday tasks.
Your performance at work may suffer, and you may need to take time off to aid the healing process. This setback could result in a significant loss of earnings, impacting both your life and the lives of your loved ones who may depend on you.
Some symptoms experienced as a result of such injuries can include:
- Shooting pains in the arms, wrist or hand
- Inflammation
- Numbness
- Severe pain in the affected areas
- Persistent throbbing or dull pain
- Inability to grip objects, turn door handles or type on a computer keyboard
It is possible to sustain injuries to your arm, hand and wrist at home, in the workplace, in public places or due to a road traffic accident. However, if the accident was not your fault, someone else may be liable to provide you with financial hand injury compensation.
Common Causes & Types of Arm Injuries
Before you make a hand injury compensation claim, it can be helpful to have an idea of some common types and causes of hand injuries.
Common hand injuries
These are some of the most common wrist, arm, and hand injuries:
- Bruises
- Cuts
- Burns
- Muscle strain
- Severe fractures or broken bones
- Finger injuries such as a severed finger
- Dislocation
- Tendon injury
- Repetitive strain injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ligament pain
- Thumb injuries such as de Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome
- Crushing injuries
Frequent causes of hand injuries
These are some of the most common causes of hand, wrist, and arm injuries that may require medical treatment:
- Work-related injuries, such as factory work injuries
- Car accidents
- Accidents in public places
- Sports injuries, such as a hockey injury
- Slips trips, and falls
You may be entitled to compensation if the accident was not your fault. This is where we come in.
At Watermans, our personal injury lawyers have experience in dealing with compensation claims for arm, wrist and hand injuries. We know how frustrating it can be to carry on life as per normal after an accident, and we are here to help you get back on track. Whether you want to claim for injuries sustained during a car accident or a settlement for a work incident, we can assist you.
Our hand injury lawyers have the skills and expertise to handle your compensation claim and seek the result you deserve. Reach out to our expert team of no-win, no-fee hand injury lawyers, and we’ll handle everything on the legal side for you.
Making a Claim
Who can make a hand injury compensation claim?
Many types of injuries can warrant a hand injury compensation claim, provided they were the result of someone else’s negligence. Whether you sustained serious damage to both hands or just a simple finger injury, a compensation claim can help offset any financial losses.
Arm, wrist and hand injuries can negatively affect both your life and the lives of those close to you. Simple tasks like washing your hair, dressing yourself and preparing food become impossible, and you often become reliant on those around you to help.
If your injury occurred within the last three years, and somebody has failed in their legal duty of care towards you, speak to us today about arranging a hand injury compensation claim.
How do I make an arm, wrist and hand injury claim?
No matter what kind of injury you’re facing, from a minor hand injury to more severe injuries, Watermans can help you make a hand injury claim. The process begins when you reach out to our team, and we’ll give you some initial free legal advice before we accept the case.
Then, we’ll gather as much evidence as possible with your help and completely handle the legal side of things for you. We do everything in our power to settle hand injury claims out of court with the negligent party or insurance company, so that you can get paid as quickly as possible.
Once the case is settled, you will get paid the agreed-upon hand injury claim amount.
Our dedicated serious injury solicitors in Scotland are here to help. We understand that beginning an arm, wrist, or hand injury compensation claim can seem daunting, but we are here to take the hassle out of it. We handle all the legal side of the hand injury claims process, so you can focus on recovering.
How Much Compensation?
How much compensation can I claim for arm, wrist and hand injuries?
As with all personal injury claims, the compensation you could receive on your arm, wrist, or hand injury claim can vary. It depends on the severity of your injury, and the long-lasting effects you may experience. If somebody is found to have been grossly negligent in their duty of care to you, you may find that the hand injury claim amount will be more significant.
Whatever the type of injury, we always strive to produce the best result for you so that you can get your life back on track. Plus, we operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you don’t have to pay any solicitors’ fees if we aren’t successful in claiming for your hand injury. This reduces your financial risk, ensuring you won’t be left out of pocket if your claim is unsuccessful.
You can get paid out for medical expenses, financial losses, and more. For more minor hand injuries, you can expect a lower payout than you would for moderate hand injuries.
For a more severe injury, compensation can cover, amongst other things, lost income and long-term expenses such as rehabilitation costs. If you want an estimated amount for your compensation, use our arm, wrist, and hand injury compensation calculator.
To get started, fill out our online claim form today!
Why Watermans?
Why should I choose Watermans to pursue my claim?
Watermans make legal services look and feel easy so people can move forward in life.
Our expert team of specialist lawyers is committed to doing everything to make the personal injury compensation claims process straightforward for our clients following an accident. We take the hassle from you and fight each case to secure the maximum level of arm, wrist, or hand injury compensation.
We also provide access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to ensure you recover from your injury as soon as possible and get your life back on track.
Expert personal injury lawyers in Scotland
Our expertise in personal injury covers a wide range of areas, including:
- Accidents at work
- Public liability claims
- Road traffic accidents
- Fatal and serious injury claims
- Cases relating to historical abuse.
We represent thousands of clients throughout Scotland each year, securing millions of pounds in compensation for our clients. Whether you want to claim finger injury compensation or are looking for a carpal tunnel syndrome claims solicitor, we have you covered. Get in touch with Watermans for straightforward legal advice for your arm, wrist, or hand injury compensation claim.
Hand Injury Compensation Claims - FAQs
You will have three years to make a hand, wrist, and arm injury claim. These three years begin from either the date the accident occurred or the date of diagnosis (if you were unaware of the injury initially). However, there are some exceptions to the three-year rule for arm, hand, and wrist injury claims.
For example, if you do not have the mental capacity to make a personal injury claim, there is no time limit for a loved one to do so on your behalf. If a minor is injured, a family member can claim compensation. However, the three-year time limit will begin when they turn 16 if no claim was made before their birthday.
If you are the injured person and you suffered a hand injury due to the negligence of a third party, you can claim compensation for your losses. First, you need to get a medical assessment from a professional and focus on your recovery.
Gather as much evidence for your arm, hand, or wrist injury compensation claim as possible. Thereafter, we’ll be able to handle the legal side of things and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
The best way to ensure you win your hand injury compensation claims is to gather as much evidence of negligence as possible. Evidence can be medical records, CCTV footage, reports from the accident scene, witness statements, and more. This readily available information will make us more likely to win your arm, hand, or wrist injury claim.
Hand injury claims can be between a few months to a few years, depending on the nature of your case. The process can take longer if the negligent party refuses to accept responsibility for arm, wrist, or finger injuries. In cases where responsibility is denied, we will need to investigate the denials and gather evidence to prove your case.
At Watermans, we do everything possible to ensure you get paid out for general damages and other expenses quickly. In some cases, we may even be able to get an interim payment for your wrist, arm, hand, or finger injury compensation. Get in touch with our expert team of solicitors to find out if you’re eligible to claim for a hand injury.
Yes, if the injury was only partly your fault, you can still make a claim. In this case, you would be sharing liability with the negligent party. Watermans will still be able to assist with your claims. You cannot claim for compensation if the hand, arm or wrist injuries were your fault, as you would be the negligent party.
It’s important to remember that while you can still claim if you were partially at fault, the amount of compensation may not be as high as it would be if the third party were solely responsible for your injury. If you are unsure whether you are eligible to make a claim, get in touch with a personal injury solicitor for expert advice.
Request a callback from Watermans and get straightforward hand injury compensation claim advice from our arm, wrist and hand injury solicitors in Scotland.
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