In this guide, we’ll discuss how to claim broken finger at work compensation, and further down, we’ll explain the work injury claim process more fully.
Broken finger at work compensation guide
Regardless of where you work, your employer has a duty of care towards you. We’ll discuss this further down in this guide; however, it’s important to note that you can only claim if this duty of care was breached and you were injured as a result. This is known as negligence.
If you’re interested in starting your personal injury claim or have questions pertaining to building your case, then you can use the below contact information to discuss this further with our team of advisors. In just one call, you may be able to get an understanding of how much compensation you may be due, provided you have an eligible claim.
Contact us by:
- Calling us on 0800 073 8805
- Entering your details and starting your claim on our website
- Chatting with one of our advisors through the live chat feature on our website
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- Check Whether You’re Eligible To Claim Broken Finger At Work Compensation
- Broken Finger At Work Compensation – How Much You Could Recieve
- What Is The Work Injury Claim Time Limit?
- Gather Evidence To Support Your Claim For An Injury At Work
- Broken Finger At Work Compensation Claims Explained – Get In Touch With Our Advisors
- Find Out More About Your Accident At Work And How To Claim
Check Whether You’re Eligible To Claim Broken Finger At Work Compensation
All employers have a duty of care to their employees; this is automatic. This means that they need to take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their employees. This is outlined in The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. An injury at work claim can only be made if the injuries that you sustained were caused by your employer not upholding their duty of care.
As part of the duty of care they owe, an employer is expected to:
- Carry out risk assessments and take reasonable steps to reduce or remove hazards
- Provide their employees with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Maintain a good standard of housekeeping in the workplace
A workplace injury to the finger can have serious consequences. For example, a crush injury that prevents the finger from being used at all could result in an amputation. Alternatively, a needlestick injury to the finger could lead to an infection that makes someone seriously ill.
If you’d like to discuss the eligibility of your claim further, then you can use the above contact information to get in touch with our team of advisors. Providing you have an eligible claim, you may be connected with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors.
Broken Finger At Work Compensation – How Much You Could Recieve
If you’ve broken a finger at work, personal injury compensation could be made up of two heads. General damages is the head of claim that aims to reimburse you for the pain and suffering you’ve experienced as a result of your physical and psychological injuries.
The figures below have been taken from the Judicial College Guidelines, which is often used by solicitors to help them assign values to claims. Note that the figures provided are not guaranteed in the event that your work injury claim is successful. This is due to the many factors that must be considered when determining general damages.
Judicial College Guideline Brackets
| Injury | Severity | Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger | Amputation | £61,910 to £90,750 | Amputation of the index and middle and/or ring finger that means the grip of the hand is very weak. |
| Finger | Severe | Up to £36,740 | Severe fractures that could lead to partial amputation. |
| Finger | Partial amputation - Index and middle fingers | In the region of £24,990 | Scarring, restricted movement, impaired grip. |
| Finger | Amputation- Ring and little finger | In the region of £21,810 | Loss of these digits |
| Finger | Total/partial loss | £12,170 to £18,740 | Complete or partial loss of the index finger. Total loss will attract a higher award. |
| Finger | Serious | £10,320 to £16,340 | Fractures or serious tendon injuries resulting in stiffness, impaired grip and deformity. |
| Finger | Fracture | £9,110 to £12,240 | Index finger fracture that has mended promptly but left an impaired grip. |
| Finger | Amputation- Little finger | £8,640 to £12,240 | Little finger is totally lost. |
| Finger | Serious- Little finger | In the region of £6,000 | A fracture necessitating surgery. |
| Finger | Partial loss- Little finger | £3,950 to £5,860 | Where there is sensitivity in the remaining tip. |
What Are Special Damages?
Special damages are another potential head of claim that aims to reimburse claimants for any financial losses they’ve experienced due to their injuries. In order to receive special damages you’ll have to provide evidence of the losses you’ve incurred. This can include bank statements, invoices, and receipts.
Below are examples of financial losses you may be able to claim for:
- Cost of medication
- Cost of care
- Cost of renovations to the home to aid recovery
- Loss of earnings, including those that could impact you in the future
What Is The Work Injury Claim Time Limit?
You may be asking, “what is the injury at work claim time limit?” As per the Limitation Act 1980, you will generally have three years from the date of the accident in which to begin your claim.
Exceptions to these time limits can apply, however. For example:
- If someone is under 18 when the incident occurs, then the time limit is suspended until they turn 18, as they can’t make their own claim until then. Before this, a litigation friend could claim on their behalf, unrestricted by time limits.
- If someone doesn’t have the mental capacity to pursue their own claim, then the time limit is suspended unless they become able to. Before this, a litigation friend could claim on their behalf, unrestricted by time limits.
Speak with a member of our team to find out how long you could have to begin a claim.
Gather Evidence To Support Your Claim For An Injury At Work
In order to receive broken finger at work compensation, you’ll have to provide evidence to prove that your injury was caused by employer negligence. This can include, but isn’t limited to:
- Medical records produced when you sought medical attention.
- Taking contact details of any witnesses
- CCTV footage or photographs of the accident site
- Keep a diary of your treatment and any symptoms you’ve experienced as a result of your injury
If you’re struggling to find evidence to help support your claim, then you can contact us for any guidance that may help you. If our advisors feel your claim is valid, they could put you in touch with one of our solicitors, who can begin to help you with your accident at work claim.
Broken Finger At Work Compensation Claims Explained – Get In Touch With Our Advisors To Reach Our No Win No Fee Lawyers
Our work accident solicitors can provide their services to you under a type of No Win No Fee agreement called a Conditional Fee Agreement. Using this type of agreement, you won’t be expected to make any upfront or continuous payments for your solicitor’s representation.
In the event that your claim ends unsuccessfully, you won’t be expected to pay anything for their solicitor’s representation. However, on making a successful personal injury claim, you’ll pay your solicitor a success fee. This amount is determined with your solicitor before you make an accident at work claim and is legally capped by the Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013. As well as this, it is deducted from your total compensation amount before it reaches you.
You can contact our team of advisors about claiming broken finger at work compensation by using the following contact details:
- Call us on 0800 073 8805
- Enter your details and starting your claim on our website
- Chat to one of our advisors through the live chat feature on our website
Find Out More About Your Accident At Work And How To Claim
If you’d like to learn more about making an accident at work claim, then you can read more of our guides below:
- How Much Could I Get For A Back Injury At Work?
- How To Claim Compensation For A Shoulder Injury At Work?
- Where Can I Find Accident At Work Solicitors?
Alternatively, you can follow the links below to learn more:
- Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Specified injuries to workers
- NHS Guide to Sprains and Strains
We hope that this guide to broken finger at work compensation has been helpful. If you have any more questions about making an accident at work claim, then you can use the above contact information to get in touch with our advisors.
Writer Fern Strauss
Publisher Louis Pine