How much compensation for losing a finger at work

How much compensation for losing a finger at work  

If you want to know how much compensation you may get for losing a finger at work then our amputation claims team can discuss your injury with you and advise you on the potential compensation based on your specific circumstances.  

In this article, our work injury solicitors highlight some of the things the amputation claims team considers when advising on claims involving the loss of a finger in a work-related incident. 

In this guide 

• What is the compensation for losing a finger? 
• What is a reasonable compensation offer for losing a finger? 
• Settling a claim for the loss of a finger 

If you have had a finger amputated in a work injury, you may be able to make a claim for compensation if your employer was at fault. Sometimes people think they do not have a claim because their employer provided some safety equipment, the injury was down to the actions of a work colleague, because their employer is struggling financially or they fear that if they make a claim then they could lose their job.  

At Thompsons Solicitors, we specialise in workplace injuries claims. We will give you clear advice about whether you have a claim for the loss of a finger in a work-related incident and the likely amount of compensation if you take your employer to court. We settle most claims out of court, helping you to receive the compensation you deserve. 

What is the compensation for losing a finger?  

Finger injury claims and the compensation you can expect to receive vary depending on the finger or fingers affected, the extent of the amputation and its impact on your life. We use our wealth of experience to help you get the best compensation award in your circumstances. 

Our amputation claims team start your compensation claim by finding out about your injury and the circumstances. Getting full information about the loss of your finger is vital in advising and helping you move forward with a claim. For example, losing the tip of a little finger is a traumatic experience but it may not affect you on a long-term basis as much as the loss of your thumb. Also, if you experienced crush and tendon injuries to the hand as well as the loss of a finger, we can advise you accordingly. 

It is also important to understand if the injury occurred to your dominant hand, as well as the short and long-term impact on your ability to continue in your current employment. If your work is heavily dependent on your hands, dexterity and spee,d we need to know about this so we can bring the strongest possible claim for the loss of your finger. If you need help retraining to employment in office-based work, then this needs to be costed out as well as looking out how the loss of your finger might affect your future employment prospects. 

At Thompsons Solicitors we take time and care with every type of amputation claim, as we recognise that whilst we are experts experienced in negotiating compensation for those injured at work, it is a sudden and potentially devastating experience for you to come to terms with. 

What is a reasonable compensation offer for losing a finger? 

What amounts to a reasonable compensation offer for losing a finger depends on a whole range of factors, including the extent of the injury and its impact on you.  

All compensation awards are made up of several components. The first is often referred to as ‘pain and suffering.’  

The amount you will recieve as compensation for the pain you experienced will be based on the extent of your injury. For example, the loss of a full finger or several fingers will often result in a larger compensation payment than the partial amputation of your ring finger on your non-dominant hand. 

In addition to compensation for the pain and suffering experienced by you, we will also need to assess how much compensation you may expect to receive for the ongoing impact of the injury on your life. This may depend on the nature of your work or hobbies and will need careful consideration based on your specific circumstances. 

At Thompsons Solicitors we know that you have one chance to get your compensation claim right. That’s why we spend the time getting to know you and the extent of your finger injury, the impact on your hand function (such as grip and dexterity) and the effect of the loss of your finger on your life. 

Settling a claim for the loss of a finger 

Our amputation claims team understands that many people want to resume their work as quickly as possible and therefore are either wary of bringing a compensation claim or want to settle as quickly as possible. 

Years of experience in advising on work-related injuries and with a specialist team of amputation claim solicitors makes us well placed to help you move forward with your life, whilst seeking the compensation you deserve call us on 0800 0 224 224.