Our client came to us after suffering from tingling, numbness, and whitening in his hands for several years. Because of his background as a labourer who used vibrating tools, it was clear that he was suffering from Vibration White Finger. Unfortunately, this meant that he now struggled to pick up small items and tended to drop things. In the winter the symptoms were even worse. He had previously worked for 4 different companies who all required him to use vibrating tools such as disc grinders, air guns, and jackhammers.
At his second job, he was required to use a jackhammer for 6 to 7 hours per day. We took on the case, determined to get compensation for our client. We managed to bring a claim against 3 of our client’s employers, as the time of his first employment pre-dated the date when an employer should have been aware of the dangers of excess vibration. We were very pleased to recover the sum of £28,000 for our client from the latter three employers.
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Every year, we help lots of clients win the compensation they deserve. This case study is an example of how we have helped a client claim compensation for vibration white finger. To learn more about how to claim if you are suffering from an industrial disease please contact us directly.
