Can I Make A No Win No Fee Hand Injury Claim?
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Can I Make A No Win No Fee Hand Injury Claim?
Injuring your hand can make it challenging to perform daily tasks, fulfil professional obligations, and even do the things you love, like playing sports. If you’re living with the fallout of an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be wondering whether you have an eligible hand injury claim. Our guide will explain how you can determine whether you could claim compensation.
We at No Win No Fee Solicitors understand that an injury to the hand can have ramifications that go beyond the harm itself. That is why everyone on our team aims to guide you each step of the way, whether it is by gathering evidence or putting you in touch with rehabilitation specialists.
For more information on making a personal injury claim, get in touch now:
- Call on 0333 091 8598.
- Contact us online.
- Speak to an advisor directly through live chat.
Can I Make A No Win No Fee Hand Injury Claim?
You can make a No Win No Fee hand injury claim, but the case will only have validity if certain criteria are met. That criteria is broken into the following:
- There was a duty of care towards you.
- This duty of care was breached.
- You suffered a hand injury due to this breach.
Essentially, a duty of care is the responsibility that another party has towards your safety. It’s governed by different legislation, depending on where and how the hand injury occurred. Nevertheless, the principle of taking reasonable steps to protect the safety of others stays the same regardless of the type of accident claim being made.
We will discuss some examples of accidents leading to hand injuries and some common injuries in the subsequent sections. You can call our advisors now to discuss the eligibility of your claim.
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How Can A No Win No Fee Solicitor Help My Hand Injury Claim?
A No Win No Fee solicitor can help your hand injury claim via various tailored services, including the following:
- Helping you to gather evidence.
- Calculating the hand injury compensation you can claim.
- Determining the time limit applicable to your claim.
- Updating you regularly about the progress of your case.
- Negotiating with the other party on your behalf.
- Providing relevant research and statistics related to hand injuries.
- Arranging a medical examination as per your convenience.
- Preparing court documents in case your claim goes into litigation.
Call us now for more information on the services our solicitors can provide to help with your broken hand claim.
What Are Some Hand Injury Examples?
Some common examples of hand injuries include:
- Cuts and lacerations can leave lasting mobility and agility issues.
- Thumb injuries might weaken grip and the ability to do even routine tasks
- Broken or dislocated fingers can have permanent repercussions if they do not properly heal
- Soft tissue injuries or strains, such as tendonitis.
What Is Classed As A Serious Hand Injury?
A serious hand injury can be classed as one which has catastrophic and long-term effects on the affected person. This type of injury can include:
- Deep burn injuries.
- Crushed fingers or thumbs, leading to deformity or disability
- Injuries leading to amputation or the loss of function.
- Permanent and severe scars.
No matter whether your injury is minor or major, please reach out today to share what happened to you. Our advisors will assess the merits of your case and help determine whether you have a valid hand injury claim.
What Accidents Could Lead To A Hand Injury?
Some common accidents which could lead to hand injuries include:
Accidents At Work
An employer has a duty of care towards their employees’ well-being, health, and safety. This is set by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which states that the employer needs to take reasonable steps to meet their duty. If an employee suffers an injury due to this breach, there may be a claim for an accident at work.
- Example: A factory worker is instructed to work on a machine, which the employer knows is defective and has failed to repair. This results in the employee losing part of their hand due to serious crush injuries.
Road Traffic Accidents
All road users need to act in a way that avoids causing injuries to each other (as well as themselves). They must also follow the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code. There may be a road traffic accident claim if one individual is injured due to the negligent actions of another.
- Example: A speeding driver collides with your car from the left side, leaving you with multiple serious injuries, including damage to both your hands.
Accidents In Public
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 holds the party in control of a public place responsible for ensuring the reasonable safety of all visitors. This duty of care involves occupiers using practical measures, like conducting regular risk assessments. If a breach of this duty causes an injury to a visitor, there may be a valid public liability claim against the occupier.
- Example: While cleaning the shelves of a grocery store, an employee accidentally pushes a row of pickle bottles. These bottles break, but no effort is made to clean up the scattered debris or display a warning sign. Subsequently, a customer severed nerves in their hand when she was cut by pieces of the glass still on the shelf.
Medical Negligence
All healthcare practitioners are supposed to follow professional standards while treating patients under their care. If a patient suffers from avoidable or unnecessary harm due to the negligent actions of a healthcare professional, there may be a valid medical negligence claim.
- Example: You visit your GP, complaining of a persistent pain in your wrist. However, the GP fails to take your complaints seriously and dismisses you after prescribing some painkillers. However, you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, which gets worse and causes your grip to weaken, and you’re unable to hold objects.
Book a consultation with our advisors now for more information on the personal injury claims process.
How Much Hand Injury Compensation Can I Get?
If your claim is successful, how much hand injury compensation you can get will depend on the following damages:
- General damages: This is awarded for your actual injuries, whether physical or mental.
- Special damages: This may be included for the financial impact of your hand injuries.
Solicitors and other legal professionals usually refer to the Judicial College Guidelines to determine the value of your injuries. They use this document because it pairs different suggestive compensation ranges for various injuries, based on factors like type and severity.
What Financial Losses Can Be Claimed For Via Special Damages?
You can claim for any financial loss caused by your injuries via special damages. This financial impact can include:
- Loss of earnings due to missed promotions or days taken off from work.
- Medical expenses, including the cost of travelling to and from each appointment.
- Physical aids, such as plaster or bandages.
- Cost of hiring a professional, such as a cleaner or caretaker.
Call our advisors now for a free valuation of your claim. Or, use our calculator below to get a rough estimate of hand injury compensation. This calculator is based on the latest JCG brackets, meaning that they should only be used as guidance and not as a guarantee of compensation.
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What Do I Need To Make A No Win No Fee Hand Injury Claim?
To make a No Win No Fee hand injury claim, you will need to have evidence that shows how another party is liable for the harm you suffered. That evidence can also provide insight into the extent of your injuries and build a strong narrative for compensation.
For claims involving hand injuries, the following evidence can be beneficial:
- Photographs of visible scars or burns.
- Pictures of the accident site. That can show how your injury was caused, such as a noticeably poorly maintained machine that crushed your hand.
- CCTV footage or recordings from dashcams (in the case of a car accident).
- Contact details of the persons who can provide witness statements.
- You’ll also want the contact details of any involved party if your hand injury was sustained on the road. If possible, be sure also to get their insurance, registration number, and other relevant vehicle particulars.
- Medical records, such as test reports, prescriptions and GP consultation notes.
It is also important to make sure that your claim is started within the time period. According to the Limitation Act 1980, you generally have 3 years to start hand injury claims. However, there may be exceptions granted in certain situations.
You can read our guide on personal injury time limits for more information, or call our advisors to find out how much time you have to claim.
How Can No Win No Fee Solicitors Co Help Me?
Apart from the services highlighted earlier, our No Win No Fee solicitors can help you by offering an advantageous Conditional Fee Agreement. This CFA means that you won’t have to pay for your solicitor’s work at the beginning of the claim. You also won’t be charged these solicitor fees at any point during your claim, nor if the case is lost.
If your claim is successful, you’ll have to pay your solicitor only a percentage of your hand injury compensation, or the success fee. There is a legal limit on this percentage to ensure there are no surprises during the claim, and that you retain most of your compensation.
Contact Our Solicitors
If you’re ready to find out more about claiming compensation, please contact us now and see if you can be put in touch with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors:
- Call on 0333 091 8598.
- Contact us online.
- Speak to an advisor directly through live chat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Now, we will answer some frequently asked questions related to making a hand injury claim:
Can I Claim For A Minor Hand Injury?
So long as the eligibility criteria are met, you can claim for a minor hand injury. Personal injury claims are not made because of the severity of an injury, but whether that harm was the result of someone breaching their duty of care.
Can I Claim For My Child’s Hand Injury?
Yes, you can claim for your child’s hand injury by becoming a litigation friend. This option will be available until the date of your child’s 18th birthday, as minors are unable to claim on their own. Otherwise, once they turn 18, they have 3 years in which to start their own hand injury claim.
Will A Hand Injury Claim Go To Court?
It is rare for a hand injury claim to go to court. Generally, claims are settled out of court, and your solicitor will do their best to ensure that is the case for you. However, cases sometimes go to court when the opposite party refuses to admit liability, or a settlement cannot be reached during negotiations.
How Long Will It Take To Settle A Hand Injury Claim?
Every case has its own unique considerations, meaning there is no definitive timeframe for how long it will take to settle a hand injury claim. Some of the factors that can influence the length of a case include:
- Whether the other party disputes or accepts liability.
- If multiple counteroffers need to be made during negotiations over compensation.
- What evidence is available, and how easy that is for you or your solicitor to obtain.
- Whether your hand needs ongoing treatment as part of your recovery. In such cases, it may take longer to assess the extent and impact of the hand injury fully.
Learn More
Here are some other guides you can read on our website:
- Information on making an ankle injury claim.
- Details on making a psychological injury claim.
- Our guide on how to make a neck injury claim.
You can also visit these external links for further resources:
- NHS guidance on hand pain.
- Information from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on the risks to your hands in the workplace.
- Road accident statistics from the government.
Thank you for taking the time to read up on making a hand injury claim.
