Finger Injury Compensation Claims
Suffered finger injury in an accident that was not your fault? If you have, you may be eligible to make finger injury compensation claims.
While most injuries to the finger are minor, crush injuries and fractures may lead to long term complications. Fingers play an important role when it comes to getting hold of objects, writing, eating, etc and serious injuries to the finger may result in loss of sensation of the fingers, loss of mobility as well as loss of grip. In the most severe cases, major injuries to the fingers may result in amputation of one or more fingers leading to nerve damage, deformity and loss of job prospects.
If you have suffered finger injury due to the negligence of another person, it is important for you to seek legal advice and get your finger injury compensation claim moving.
The amount of compensation that a person may receive following finger injuries varies. Compensation payable usually depends on the type of injuries sustained and the severity of the injuries. Following an accident, there are many different types of finger injuries that a person may suffer. Some examples include:
- Serious fractures to the finger leading to partial amputation or deformity
- Total loss of a finger
- Partial loss of a finger
Most of the injuries involving the finger are minor and victims are able to recover from these injuries quickly. However, injuries such as crush injuries or fractures can lead to ongoing complications, loss of mobility, grip or feeling in the fingers.
How much is my claim worth?
The amount of compensation that a person may receive following a successful finger injury claim varies dramatically. This is due to the fact that a number of factors are taken into account when calculating compensation. These factors include severity of the injury effect of the injury, financial losses, etc.
| Injury Type | Description | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Finger Injuries | Amputation of index finger and either the middle or ring finger, resulting in limited grip and use | £50,050 to £73,315 |
| Severe fractures to fingers resulting in deformity and possible partial amputation | Up to £29,700 | |
| Complete loss of an index finger | In the region of £15,125 | |
| Partial loss of an index finger | £9,845 to £15,125 | |
| Fractured index finger leaving permanently impaired grip or pain | £7,370 to £9,900 | |
| Complete loss of a middle finger | In the region of £12,650 | |
| Serious ring or middle finger injuries resulting in permanent loss of grip | £12,100 to £13,200 | |
| Loss of the end of the middle or ring finger | £3,190 to £6,325 | |
| Amputation of the little finger | £6,985 to £9,900 | |
| Partial loss of the little finger | £3,190 to £4,730 | |
| Loss of the end of both the middle and index fingers | In the region of £20,185 | |
| Fracture to one finger | Up to £3,850 | |
| Injury Type | Description | Compensation |
| Thumb Injuries | Loss of a thumb | £28,710 to £44,330 |
| Very serious thumb injury with permanent disability and loss of use | £15,840 to £28,325 | |
| Serious thumb injuries resulting in permanent sensitivity or impaired grip | £10,175 to £13,530 | |
| Moderate thumb injury such as tendon or nerve damage causing impaired function or sensation | £7,810 to £10,175 | |
| Serious thumb dislocation | £3,190 to £5,500 | |
| Minor thumb injury such as a fracture which recovers within six months | Up to £3,190 | |
| Minor thumb injury with complete recovery within a few months | Up to £1,782 | |
| Injury Type | Description | Compensation |
| Vibration White Finger (VWF) and/or Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) | VWF and/or HAVS with significant symptoms to both hands of a younger person requiring a change of employment | £25,575 to £31,075 |
| VWF and/or HAVS with symptoms occurring throughout the year | £13,530 to £25,575 | |
| VWF and/or HAVS with symptoms mainly in cold weather and limited impact on employment | £6,985 to £13,530 |
Contact a solicitor today for a free claim assessment
If you have been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, and you would like to find out if you are eligible to make a claim, call 0800 678 1410 today for a free assessment. Your accident claim will be assessed completely free of charge. If you decide not to proceed any further after the initial assessment, that is absolutely fine, as you are under no obligation to proceed with your claim.
At InjuryClaims.co.uk, we work in partnership with some of the best personal injury solicitors from across the UK. These experienced solicitors have helped thousands of people just like you recover the highest level of compensation for finger injuries caused by all types of accidents.
