Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in your wrist becomes compressed, causing:

• Tingling and numbness in your fingers and hand
• Burning pain radiating up your arm
• Weakness and loss of grip strength
• Difficulty with fine motor tasks

The condition often develops from repetitive hand movements or following a wrist injury.

You may be entitled to compensation if:

• You have a medical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome
• Your employer failed to provide proper equipment, breaks, or risk assessments
• The condition developed due to repetitive work or workplace negligence
• You developed it following an accident caused by someone else

Time limit: You have three years from diagnosis to make a claim in Scotland.

High-risk roles include:

• Office workers - Extensive keyboard and mouse use without ergonomic equipment
• Manufacturing staff - Repetitive assembly line tasks
• Construction workers - Regular use of vibrating tools and machinery
• Healthcare professionals - Manual handling and computer work
• Retail and warehouse workers - Continuous scanning and packing

Employers must provide risk assessments, ergonomic equipment, adequate breaks, and training to prevent repetitive strain injuries.

Pain and suffering: £3,000 - £31,000+ depending on severity

Financial losses:

• Lost earnings and future income
• Medical expenses and treatment costs
• Travel to appointments
• Wrist splints and aids

Future losses:

• Reduced earning capacity
• Ongoing treatment
• Career impact