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Suffering a crushed finger at work can be a painful and distressing experience, often resulting in time off work, medical treatment, and long-term limitations. In such cases, employees who suffer this kind of finger injury at work are often entitled to compensation under workplace injury or workers’ compensation law.

If you have suffered from an injury that led to a crushed finger through no fault of your own, you could be eligible to make a crushed finger at work claim. Contact Beacon Law today to get in touch with one of our personal injury solicitors to start your claim on a no win no fee basis.

Common accidents that lead to crushed finger at work claims

Crushed finger injuries at work can occur in a wide range of industries and workplaces, often as a result of accidents involving heavy equipment, machinery, or unsafe work practices. Below are some of the most common types of finger injury claims:

Machinery and Equipment Accidents

One of the leading causes of crushed finger injuries is accidents involving machinery with moving parts, such as presses, rollers, conveyors, or cutting tools. Workers can get their fingers caught if proper safety measures, such as machine guards or emergency stop buttons, are not in place or are malfunctioning.

Manual Handling of Heavy Objects

Lifting, moving, or handling heavy items, particularly in construction, manufacturing, or warehouse settings, poses a risk of injured fingers. Objects can slip, fall, or be dropped, resulting in injuries if hands are in the path.

Vehicle-Related Incidents

Fingers can be crushed in workplace vehicle accidents, such as when operating forklifts, pallet trucks, or other heavy vehicles. For instance, improperly secured cargo may shift, trapping a worker’s fingers, or an accident during vehicle operation could result in similar injuries.

Construction Site Hazards

Construction sites are high-risk environments for finger injuries due to the use of tools, heavy materials, and machinery. Fingers may be crushed during the operation of power tools, handling of scaffolding, or accidental impacts from falling objects.

Inadequate Safety Training or Procedures

A lack of proper training or clear safety protocols can lead to preventable accidents. For example, workers unfamiliar with safe machinery operation or manual handling techniques may inadvertently place their fingers in hazardous situations.

Faulty or Poorly Maintained Equipment

Defective tools, broken machinery, or poorly maintained equipment are common contributors to accidents at work. If equipment fails unexpectedly during use, it can trap and crush a worker’s fingers leading to pain and swelling.

Human Error or Negligence

In some cases, a colleague’s mistake, such as dropping an object or operating machinery recklessly, can lead to crushed finger injuries. Employers are responsible for ensuring a safe workplace, which includes managing risks associated with human error.

Your employers’ responsibilities

Safety at work is extremely important. Your employer has a duty of care towards you and is obligated by law (the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974) to minimise the risk of accidents in the workplace.

Your employer must always provide personal protective equipment and conduct proper risk assessments to ensure your safety. If an accident does occur in the workplace, then your employer must report it to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Health and safety laws and legislation have significantly increased the level of protection open to employees. There are numerous written health and safety regulations and laws designed to prevent workplace accidents, and any breach of these regulations can cause accidents with undesirable consequences. The Health and Safety Executive have set out guidance on their website for employers to assist in the implementation of Health and Safety Legislation on the workplace.

If you have suffered an injury in the workplace as a result of your employer failing to put safety measures in place, you may have grounds to make an injury claim against your employer.

What is the claims process for a crushed finger at work?

During your initial consultation, our specialist injury solicitors will provide you with legal advice about crushed finger at work claims and will inform you about the relevant limitation rules.

Our personal injury lawyers will then ask you for details about your accident and the initial injuries that were suffered as a result. This will help our injury lawyers to assess the likelihood of your claim being successful.

When pursuing compensation for a crushed finger at work, it is essential to collect all relevant evidence to strengthen your claim. This may include CCTV footage of the incident, medical records, accident reports, photographs of your injuries, and statements from witnesses.

Your solicitor may also advise undergoing a formal medical examination from a medical professional to obtain detailed reports about your injuries. These reports are crucial as they provide a clear account of the nature and severity of the harm you have suffered. Even if you have already received medical treatment, a thorough assessment may still be required to ensure the medical reports are comprehensive, accurate, and reliable.

If we think that your crushed finger at work claim would be likely to succeed, we will offer a no win, no fee basis; if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be required to pay any legal fees.

What are the time limits for crushed finger at work claims?

Before starting your claim, it is important to note that there are strict time limits on personal injury claims. From the date of the accident that caused the injuries, the injured party will have 3 years to commence proceedings for claiming compensation.

It must be noted, however, that there are some exceptions to this rule:

For example, if the claimant was under the age of 18 at the time of the incident, they have until their 21st birthday to make their finger injury compensation claim. In the meantime, provided that the claimant is still under the age of 18, a litigation friend such as a parent, guardian, or close family member could claim compensation on their behalf.

Another exception to the 3 year time limit occurs when the claimant who has suffered an injury does not have the mental capacity to begin their accident claim. Rather than being limited to making a claim within 3 years from the date of the incident, the claimant is entitled to begin their compensation claim at any moment in time once they regain the mental capacity to do so.

How can Beacon Law assist?

Beacon Law are a law firm of specialist personal injury solicitors. We have helped many of our clients with crushed finger at work claims. If you would like to discuss your potential claim or have any queries about the amount of compensation you may receive, our team can help.

You can request an initial consultation by completing the online help form, and an experienced solicitor will contact you to discuss your case. Alternatively, you can call us on 0330 1332 857, and we will be happy to assist you with your query.

Beacon Law are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. To find out about our no win, no fee funding options, have a look at the funding section on our website.

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Last Updated on January 13, 2025 by Stacey