VWF VIBRATION WHITE FINGER COMPENSATION CLAIMS

Vibration White Finger (VWF) is a medical condition caused by exposure of the fingers to percussive or vibrating hand-operated equipment including construction tools such as hammer drills, sanders, jigsaws and concrete breakers. Construction workers and factory workers may be familiar with the symptoms which can include a tingling, numbness and pain in the fingers but not usually the thumb. Temperature and climate can affect VWF injuries due to the fact that VWF lowers blood flow to the fingers which is manifested by a bluish or whitish complexion during an attack. Vibration White Finger is considered by doctors as a secondary form of Raynaud's Disease which tends to affect the extremities of the body (such as the fingers and toes, as well as the nose and ears). Failure by an employer to adequately protect an employee from personal injury can lead to a vibration white finger VWF compensation claim.

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At first people think that the pain and numbness of VWF will go away, since the symptoms tend to be sporadic at the onset however the pain actually worsens over the years and attacks may become more frequent and intense. To determine the full extent of the injuries and decide whether its VWF or arthritis victims will have to submit to a thorough medical examination usually by a musculoskeletal medical consultant, a rheumatologist or a neurologist. VWF is progressive and irreversible and it is important to avoid further exposure to vibrating equipment or any repetitive strain injury.

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The first cases of VWF were noted over a hundred years ago with the common use of percussive and vibrating equipment particularly in shipyards. Employers should be aware of the risks and dangers of VWF and given the fact that there has been copious legislation in the intervening period there is no excuse that absolves them of responsibility in a vibration white finger VWF compensation claim. Employers are required by law to take care of the health and safety of their employees - failure to do so is unlawful. Employers must provide proper safety equipment, training and adequate rest periods.

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Our VWF solicitors use the no win no fee scheme - damages in a vibration white finger compensation claim are paid with no deductions. Win or lose there is no charge. You do not have to pay for any legal fees during the entire course of the legal proceeding. Our specialist personal injury solicitors will give you a free consultation without further obligation so you can assess whether you want to claim or not. Just call our helpline, email us, or fill out the information form.