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Any type of hand injury can have an impact on your ability to work and function normally. More so if your dominant hand is injured. As such, you may decide to start a hand injury claim if your suffering was caused by somebody else. As a firm of experienced solicitors, we specialise in helping people like you claim compensation for hand injuries. Our team understands the challenges you’re facing and works hard to secure the support and financial relief you deserve.
Our solicitors are here to guide you every step of the way, making things as straightforward as possible.
Keep reading to find out how we can help with your hand injury claim or talk to us directly by calling 0161 6969 684 or using our Contact Us form to speak with a member of our team today.
What Are Hand Injury Claims?
Hand injury claims let you seek compensation if you’ve suffered an injury to your hand because of someone else’s negligence. These injuries may happen following an accident at work, a fall in a public place like shops on Market Street, or during road traffic accidents on the M60 or other Manchester roads.
Your hand injury could result from faulty equipment, lack of protective gear, slips or trips, or even assaults. Essentially, if your hand injury occurred in an accident caused by somebody else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation to cover any suffering.
If you have a suitable claim, Personal Injury Solicitors Manchester will guide you through each stage of the process:
Gathering evidence such as accident reports, witness statements or CCTV from venues in Deansgate or hospitals like Manchester Royal Infirmary
Arranging independent medical assessments to document the severity of your hand injury
Valuing your claim for lost earnings or medical costs
Corresponding with insurers and defendants
Why not call today to check if you could be entitled to claim compensation for a hand injury? We offer a no-obligation assessment to help you get a better understanding of your options.
Common Accidents That Might Lead To A Hand Injury Claim
Hand injuries can occur in a variety of different accidents. Some of the most common our solicitors deal with include:
Road Traffic Collisions: Accidents on main roads like the A56 or Deansgate could result in crushing or laceration injuries to your hand when protecting yourself during impact.
Manual Handling Incidents: You might suffer sprains, dislocations, or crush injuries from lifting heavy items without proper training or equipment.
Workplace Machinery Accidents: You could sustain hand injuries from faulty or unguarded machinery, often found in warehouses or factories on Trafford Park.
Public Place Accidents: Faulty doors, broken glass, or unsafe fixtures in places like sports centres or Manchester hospitals could cause hand injuries.
Slips, Trips, and Falls: Wet floors or damaged pavements in Manchester venues such as shopping centres, restaurants, or transport hubs may cause hand fractures or cuts.
Whether your accident is listed here or not, please feel free to call our team today to discuss your right to claim
Eligibility Criteria For Hand Injury Claims
You could be entitled to claim compensation for a hand injury if your accident occurred due to someone else’s negligence. For claims relating to hand injuries, solicitors usually consider the following criteria:
Liability: Another party, such as an employer, road user, or property owner, owed you a duty of care under law, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Breach of Duty: That party breached their duty, for example, by failing to provide protective equipment in a workplace on Deansgate or neglecting maintenance in a public venue near Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Injury Link: Your hand injury, such as a fracture or laceration, was directly caused by the party’s breach.
Of course, it’s not always clear if somebody else is to blame for your injuries. Therefore, if you’d like us to clarify that you’re entitled to start a Manchester hand injury claim, please call today.
How The Hand Injury Claims Process Works
There are many steps involved in hand injury claims as per the normal protocols for personal injury claims. Importantly, we don’t want to bog you down with technical detail. So, for now, it’s easier to say that if you decide to work with us, your solicitor will manage all aspects of the claims process on your behalf.
You won’t need to discuss the case with the defendant, and you won’t be questioned directly by their insurers. Your solicitor will handle all negotiations on your behalf but keep you informed along the way.
What Evidence Will I Need?
Clear evidence strengthens your hand injury compensation claim and helps our solicitors demonstrate that someone else is at fault. You’ll usually need to provide:
Medical records and assessment reports — Documents from healthcare providers such as Manchester Royal Infirmary or Salford Royal Hospital that detail the diagnosis, treatment and extent of your hand injury, for example fractures, soft tissue damage or nerve injuries.
Accident reports — Written accounts from your workplace, public venue or the location where your hand injury happened.
Photographic evidence — Photos of your injury, hazardous conditions or faulty objects that contributed to the incident.
Witness statements — Contact details and written statements from anyone who saw the accident, including colleagues or members of the public.
Receipts and financial documents — Proof of expenses, lost earnings or treatment costs linked to your hand injury.
Although it’s not needed straight away, if you do have any evidence to support your claim, please let us know when you get in touch.
How Long Do I Have To Start A Hand Injury Compensation Claim?
You usually have three years to start a hand injury compensation claim from the date of your accident or the date you first became aware of your injury. This time limit applies under the Limitation Act 1980, but the following exceptions apply:
You can claim on behalf of a child who has injured their hand at any point before their 18th birthday. After that, they have 3 years to claim themselves.
If you’re claiming on behalf of an adult who lacks mental capacity, you can claim at any time, as there is no time limit (unless mental capacity returns).
We’re happy to check how long you have to start your hand injury claim. Therefore, please feel free to call today.
What Compensation For A Hand Injury Might Cover
If your hand injury claim is successful, your settlement might cover:
Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical pain of your hand injury, scarring, and psychological effects.
Medical expenses: Costs for treatment at local hospitals, therapy, prescriptions, and possible future private surgery.
Loss of earnings: Pay lost because you needed time off work or couldn’t return to previous duties.
Care and assistance: The costs of care provided by family or paid professionals during your recovery.
Travel expenses: Fuel, parking, or public transport costs for hospital appointments.
Adaptations or aids: Wheelchair ramps, ergonomic equipment, or home modifications required after your injury.
Of course, insurers might try to limit the amount of compensation awarded. For that reason, you may decide to have a specialist solicitor on your side. If that’s the case, why not give us a call for free legal advice today?
No Win No Fee Hand Injury Claims
No Win No Fee hand injury claims let you pursue compensation without financial risk if you’ve suffered a hand injury due to another party’s negligence.
The main benefits of claiming for a hand injury on a No Win No Fee basis include:
No upfront legal fees, reducing financial risk
Access to expert legal advice regardless of financial situation
Pay fees only if your claim is successful
Encourages solicitors to pursue strong cases
Allows you to seek compensation for lost income, medical costs, and pain
Removes the stress of legal costs during the claim process
If you’d like to work with a No Win No Fee solicitor who covers Manchester hand injury claims, please call today.
Start A Hand Injury Claim Today
If you’ve suffered a hand injury and believe someone else’s negligence is to blame you don’t have to face the claims process alone. Personal Injury Solicitors Manchester are ready to guide you every step of the way making sure your case is handled with care and expertise.
If you are ready to start a hand injury claim or would like to ask any questions, please call 0161 6969 684 or use our Contact Us form to speak with a member of our team today.
Take the first step by reaching out for a free assessment. You’ll get clear advice on your options and a confidential review of your situation. Don’t let uncertainty or deadlines hold you back—get the support you need to secure the compensation you deserve.
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