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How To Make A Claim For Vibration White Finger In Scotland

In Scotland you can make a compensation claim for vibration white finger which is medically known as Raynaud's Disease. It is caused when the arteries narrow and restrict the blood flow to the hands. The effect is white fingers with a numbness and pins and needles, which may after time turn blue and then red.

Causes of Vibration White Finger 

If you have been using vibrating tools during the course of your employment then this will be the primary cause of your white finger injury. Any vibrating tool that causes a tingling or a numbness in your hands and fingers after the first few minutes of use can lead to vibration white finger. Certain types of vibrating tools which can induce white finger include.



Scabblers
Chainsaws
Grinders
Sanders
Disc cutters
Chipping hammers
Air ratchets 		 Concrete breakers
Concrete pokers
Hammer drills
Power mowers
Hedge trimmers
Needle guns
Impact guns

If you have been using these or similar types of tools and have now developed a white finger injury then you will have a claim for compensation

White Finger Compensation Calculator

  • Severe - £15,000
  • Medium - £11,000
  • Mild - £5,000 to £7,000

What Can I Claim For

You will be able to claim compensation for the injury and economic loss that you have incurred. Such losses could be:

  • Injury compensation
  • Private medical treatment
  • Loss of earnings
  • Future ongoing medical and living expenses
  • Inconvenience
Making a White Finger Claim

Complete our online claim form below to start your claim and one of our specialists will call you back.

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