Compensation Claims for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a kind of repetitive strain injury. Those who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome are regularly awoken due to pain in their hands.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of a nerve called the ‘median nerve’. This nerve controls the sensation and movement within the hand. The nerve runs through a passage on the palm side of your wrist called the ‘carpal tunnel’ and that’s why this condition is called carpal tunnel syndrome.

Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be caused by:-

1. Medical conditions like pregnancy
2. Repetitive movements of your hands or wrists because of using vibrating tools
3. Repeated pressure on the bottom of the palm, over the carpal tunnel
4. Frequently lifting or moving heavy objects
5. Repeatedly bending the wrist

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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Compensation Claim

If you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, you can file for a compensation claim. The negligence of a third person must be proved to claim the compensation. You should first reach out to an expert Personal Injury Lawyer who will help you decide the amount of compensation claim, collect evidence, and filing the process. The following negligence must be proved:

• Bad working conditions.
• Lack of safety equipment.
• Insufficient breaks from vibrating machinery.
• Lack of training.
• Inappropriate risk assessments.

How Do I Make a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Compensation Claim?

Yes, there are several tests one can see CTS involving examination of the arm, neck, wrist, hand, and fingers. They include the following;

• Tinel’s Sign – The doctor usually taps over the median nerve on the within of the wrist. If a resultant tingle, numbness, ‘quick shock’, ‘pins/needles’ sensation is experienced, it suggests the likelihood of carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Phalen’s Sign – Involves holding the hand abreast of the front, flexing the wrist, and hanging them down for a few minutes. If tingles or numbness is experienced within the 60 seconds, you will have suffered CTS.
• Two-Point Discrimination – It is used for severe CTS suspicion cases where the doctor touches to separate fairly close places on the fingers or hand with the patient’s eyes closed. One should feel the different touches, except for those who have CTS, it might be difficult to spot the difference, and they may feel only one touch.

What Compensation Can Be Claimed For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

There are two specific forms of compensation relevant to private injury and carpal tunnel syndrome claims. General damages can be like mental trauma, Pain, and Life-changing injuries.

While each carpal tunnel claim would be treated on a case-by-case basis there are guidelines that cover compensation amounts for carpal tunnel syndrome injuries.

• If the Carpal tunnel injury recovers within three years, the compensation amount ranges between £1,700 to £8,000.
• If a Carpal Injury symptom keeps reappearing, then compensation can range between £11,000 to £13,000.
• If there is a permanent disability, then the compensation ranges from £17,000 to £18,000.

The compensation amount can vary further depending on the following circumstances:-

• Loss of earnings.
• Loss of future earnings.
• Additional transport expenses for future medical travels.
• Adaptions to the house as per disable person movement.
• Medical expenses incurred at present
• Future medical expenses.

So, if the damages are short term, then the compensation will be lesser. However, if damages are long term or permanent, then the compensation can go considerably higher

How ConsumerInjuryClaims Can help you?

Our personal injury solicitors are very friendly and help estimate the compensation amount to be claimed after assessing the damage incurred. We offer NO Win No Fee and we charge a fee only if you win the compensation claim and only from your compensation amount. So, we take your entire headache away without putting you under any financial burden. Our personal injury lawyers are just a call away and can be reached out anytime during work hours.

So, If you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, feel free to call us at 0203 603 7712