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 clear, expert advice.

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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 & Hand Injuries

    Arm, Wrist & Hand Injury Claims

    Injuries to your arm, wrist and hand can affect your daily life and independence. Aside from the physical pain, you may find that:

    • Everyday tasks become difficult
    • Work performance suffers
    • 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 hand injury compensation.

    A serious injury to the hand can take time to heal, and early treatment and physiotherapy, surgery or other treatment can support your recovery.

    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:

    Hand Injuries from Vibrating Tools

    Hand-arm vibration syndrome, sometimes called vibration white finger, can develop after prolonged use of vibrating tools, according to the HSE. Employers across Scotland must provide a safe working environment under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and where that duty is breached, an employment-related claim may follow.

    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 & 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.

    You are never expected to contact witnesses or take statements yourself. We organise all of that, request your medical records, gather the proper evidence (see our personal injury claim checklist) and deal with the insurer on your behalf, so you can focus on your recovery.

    How Much Compensation?

    How Much Compensation Can I Claim For Arm, Wrist & 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 for hand injury is typically the highest for more severe injuries. Wrist injury compensation often depends on whether full movement and grip return after treatment. If you are unsure what your claim should include, our wrist injury lawyer can talk it through with you.

    Why Watermans?

    Why Should I Choose Watermans To Pursue My Claim?

    Watermans make legal services easy so you can move forward. We have offices located in:

    Our top priority is to help clients secure the compensation they deserve. Here’s what we can offer:

    Our expert team is committed to doing everything to make the personal injury compensation claims process straightforward.

    We provide access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to support your recovery.

    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:

    Choose a specialist personal injury team regulated by the Law Society of Scotland, with strong, recent client feedback. Watermans holds a 4.9 rating from over 1,400 reviews on ReviewSolicitors. We also offer a free, no-obligation consultation and no upfront legal fees before taking on your case.

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

    FAQs About Hand Injury Compensation Claims

    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) as set out in the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973.

    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 statements
    • Photographs of your injury and the scene

    Gathering this evidence early gives your claim the strongest possible foundation and helps our solicitors build your case.

    Hand injury claims can take between a few months and 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.

    Yes. If your injury affects your employment, your claim can include lost earnings you have already missed, and future losses where you cannot return to the same role or hours. If you cannot go back to the same work, your claim can also fund retraining or vocational rehabilitation to help you find a suitable role.

    Hand injuries mostly affect people of working age, so time off work and rehabilitation are often a big part of a claim. Recovering the value of care provided by relatives is allowed in Scotland under Section 8 of the Administration of Justice Act 1982. Where loved ones have helped you with day-to-day life while you heal, the value of that care can sometimes be recovered, too.

    If you normally provide care and assistance to a loved one, and are unable to do so because of your hand injuries, you may also be able to seek compensation for this.

    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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