A Simple Guide to Finger Injury and Thumb Injury Compensation

A finger injury or thumb injury can be extremely debilitating and frustrating, we use our hands and fingers for most everyday tasks and so when injured, it can affect our quality of life. Accidents involving fingers are extremely common and can include one or more fingers as well as the thumb. A finger injury or thumb injury can range from lacerations and fractures to considerable nerve or tendon damage resulting in deformity as well as loss of function. Even in some cases, partial or full traumatic amputation of single or multiple digits.

Finger and thumb injuries are most frequently reported following accidents at work. Particularly from those working in industries like manufacturing where the handling of machinery and power tools is required, or in kitchens where chefs and cooking staff are at high risk of suffering cuts, burns and scalds to their fingers. Depending on the severity of your finger injury or thumb injury, you may not be able to work as efficiently as you did prior to your accident. In extreme cases, you may not ever be able to work again. 

We are unfortunately very aware of the impact finger and thumb injuries can have on someone’s personal and professional life. Thankfully, with the years of knowledge and expertise our team have in handling this type of claim, we have already been able to help many clients obtain the compensation they deserve.

How much is your finger injury or thumb injury claim worth? 

The figures shown below are provided as guidelines. In order to determine a more accurate valuation of your potential injury claim, it is recommended that you speak with one of our solicitors. 

• Up to £35,000 – Severe Damage to Fingers and Thumb 
• Up to £16,000 – Serious Finger or Thumb Injury
• £3,500 – £12,000 – Moderate Finger of Thumb Injury
• Up to £4,500 – Minor Injury to Fingers and/or Thumb 

What are General and Special Damages? 

The compensation calculator can help you estimate the out of compensation you might receive for your injury claim. This part of your compensation is known as General Damages, as it relates to the pain, suffering and loss of amenity that you have suffered as a result of your accident.

• Pain: refers to the initial pain you suffered when your accident occurred.
• Suffering: refers to the ongoing pain that you have endured since the accident.
• Loss of amenity: refers to the fact that you could either for a period, or permanently no longer do something that you could do prior to the accident, for example play a sport.

The compensation calculator does not include other losses that you might have incurred as a result of your accident. Such as, loss of earnings, cost of care or damage to property. These items are known as Special Damages and can be claimed in addition to the General Damages mentioned above. The amount of compensation you receive will ultimately be made up of General and Special Damages, that is your injury claim and financial losses.

How Can Stonehewer Moss help you on a ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ basis?

‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is a way of funding your personal injury claim without having to pay solicitors fees up front. If your claim is successful, then your legal costs will usually be deducted from your compensation leaving you with a minimum of 75% of your compensation claim. To make sure ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is the right way to fund your personal injury claim, you can contact us at Stonehewer Moss solicitors for a free no obligation assessment of your claim, guaranteed to provide you with the best advice on how to progress with your claim.