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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. At Watermans, our 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.

  • Arm, wrist and hand injuries occur in the workplace,

    in public spaces or in road traffic accidents.

  • At Watermans, our personal injury solicitors are experts in helping you claim the compensation

    that you deserve.

  • 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, you may find that:

    • You cannot perform everyday tasks.
    • Your performance at work may suffer.
    • You need time off to aid the healing process.

    These setbacks 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’s possible to sustain injuries to your arm, hand and wrist at home, in the workplace, public places or road traffic accidents. However, if it wasn’t your fault, someone else may be liable to provide you with financial hand injury compensation.

    Common Causes & Types of Arm 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 (e.g. a severed finger)
    • Dislocation
    • Tendon injury
    • Repetitive strain injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome
    • Ligament pain
    • Thumb injuries (e.g. 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:

    You may be entitled to compensation if the accident was not your fault. This is where we come in. Our personal injury lawyers have experience in dealing with compensation claims for arm, wrist and hand injuries. Whether you want to claim for injuries sustained during a car accident or a settlement for a work incident, our hand injury lawyers can assist you.

    Making a Claim

    Who can make a hand injury compensation claim?

    Many types of injuries can warrant a compensation claim, provided they:

    • Were the result of someone else’s negligence.
    • Occurred within the last three years.

    Whether you sustained serious damage to both hands or a minor finger injury, a compensation claim can help offset any financial losses. 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, Watermans can help you make a hand injury claim.

    • Then, we’ll gather as much evidence as possible with your help and completely handle the legal side of things for you.
    • We aim to settle claims out of court with the negligent party or insurer, ensuring you receive compensation as quickly as possible.
    • Once the case is settled, you will get paid the agreed-upon amount.

    How Much Compensation?

    How much compensation can I claim for arm, wrist and hand injuries?

    The compensation you could receive can vary, depending on:

    • The severity of your injury.
    • The long-lasting effects you may experience.
    • Whether someone is found to have been grossly negligent in their duty of care to you.

    Whatever the type of injury, we strive to get the best result, helping you get your life back on track. Your compensation can cover:

    For minor hand injuries, you can expect a lower payout than you would for moderate hand injuries. Compensation is typically the highest for more severe injuries.

    Why Watermans?

    Why should I choose Watermans to pursue my claim?

    Watermans make legal services easy so you can move forward. With offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee, our top priority is to help clients secure the compensation they deserve. Here’s what we can offer:

    • Our expert team of crushed hand work injury lawyers is committed to doing everything to make the personal injury compensation claims process straightforward.
    • We take the hassle from you and fight each case to secure the maximum level of compensation.
    • We 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.
    • 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.

    Expert personal injury lawyers in Scotland

    Our expertise in personal injury covers a wide range of areas, including:

    Get in touch with Watermans for straightforward legal advice about your arm, wrist, or hand injury compensation claim.

    Hand Injury Compensation Claims - FAQs

    You will have three years to either settle or raise a Court action for 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:

    • If you don’t 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, with the three-year time limit beginning when they turn 16 if no claim was made before their birthday.

    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 statement

    This readily available information will make us more likely to win your arm, hand, or wrist injury claim.

    Hand injury claims can take 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 these cases, our arm injury lawyers 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.

    Yes, if the injury was only partly your fault, you can still make a claim. You would share liability with the negligent party, and Watermans will assist with your claims. 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.

    However, you cannot claim compensation if injuries were your fault, as you would be the responsible party.

    Request a callback from Watermans and get straightforward advice from our arm, wrist and hand injury solicitors in Scotland.

    Get in touch with us

    Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need and making that process straightforward. Start the process by sending us your details below or calling us on 0131 555 7055

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    “Making a claim for compensation can be such a daunting process for people, so I try to make it as straightforward and easy to understand as I can for them.”

    Susanne McGraw, Head of Personal Injury

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