Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

Hand Arm Vibration solicitors

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a serious and disabling affliction brought on by vibration coming from the use of hand-held power tools. If you have been diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome as a result of being exposed to the use of hand-held power tools at work, then you may be able to make a Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome personal injury compensation claim.

What is Hand Arm Vibration syndrome?
Originally know as vibration white finger, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is an industrial injury which describes the blanching appearance of the fingers and hands as a result of poor circulation that destroys blood vessels and tissue. Almost 2 million people are at risk of contracting Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome - which is preventable. There are ways to avoid permanent damage including monitoring your exposure to vibration, ensuring good maintenance of tools, wearing of gloves and taking regular breaks.

Symptoms of Hand Arm Vibration syndrome (HAVS)
After you have used vibrating power tools, have your fingers been left feeling numb or are you left with a tingling sensation? Do your fingers go white when exposed to cold weather? Is it difficult or painful to pick up small objects or do fine work? Have your muscles or joints in your hands or arms given you any problems?

Excessive use of power tools can bring on a variety of injuries. These include painful long-term damage to your hands and fingers as well as disabling disorders of the blood vessels, nerves and joints.

Hand Arm Vibration syndrome legal advice
It is your employer’s duty to protect you from being harmed at work. If you have developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) as a result of your working conditions, you may be able to make a Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome compensation claim.

Let us assess your HAVS compensation claim?

If you, or someone you know, has a suspected case of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, please call our specialist personal injury lawyers on 0800 437 0080 for a confidential, no-obligation discussion or complete the ‘Can I make a claim?' enquiry form.