Vibration white finger

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What is vibration white finger (VWF)?

VWF or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is an industrial disease caused by exposure of the hands to vibration from hand held power tools.

The vibration causes neurological and vascular symptoms to the hands. The symptoms would present as tingling sensation, numbness, whitening of fingers and loss of dexterity.

If you have any of these symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed you should see your GP and seek a referral.

How do I claim compensation?

If you have been diagnosed with the above disease and you used vibrating power tools in your employment we may be able to help you pursue a claim.

In many cases you may no longer work for the employer who required you to use vibrating tools/machinery or indeed they may no longer be trading. We would still be able to assist in these situations and should be able to pursue the claim against your past employers insurers.

Your case would be taken on a no win, no fee basis

How much is my claim worth?

In order to assess the value of your claim we would need to commission a medical report. The value would be based upon the outcome of that assessment.

Assistance

If you have been diagnosed with VWF related disease through exposure at work you may be entitled to claim benefit. This disease is covered in The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (diseases). Your injury will be assessed independently and you could be awarded benefit accordingly.

Further details are available on the direct.gov.uk website.

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