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Vibration White Finger and Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

Vibration White Finger (VWF) or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), as it can be called, is caused by using vibrating tools for a prolonged period of time.

Those clients that we see often worked with tools such as:

• Drills
• Road Breakers
• Stihl Saws
• Wackers
• Other road maintenance/ construction tools
• Rotating tools
• Percussive hand guided power tools
• Compressed air tools

Victims have often worked with such tools for many hours during their working day with tools in constant use.

Damage to the fingers can occur when exposed to too much vibration over a period of time from the tools used. A claim will be successful where we can prove your employer should have known that symptoms were likely given the working patterns involved, and the length of time the employee was exposed to the vibrating tools. Often clients have had several employers and thus establishing which employer is responsible for the symptoms can prove difficult.

Which can make jobs requiring manual dexterity more difficult. Symptoms can also affect employment capacity. Continued use of vibrating tools will aggravate the symptoms.

In certain circumstances social security benefits can be paid and we will provide you advise about your eligibility, and assist you in making a claim. Because there are strict limits for bringing claims we would always advise you to contact us as soon as possible and not to delay as this could prevent you from claiming. If you have any symptoms that you feel may be linked to vibrating tools whether they are on our list or not then please contact us and discuss with our specialist department immediately.

How can Fentons help?

Fentons have specialist industrial disease solicitors experienced in handling claims for most forms of Industrial Disease including Asbestos, Vibration White Finger, Respiratory Diseases, Dermatitis and skin conditions, Industrial Deafness. If you think that you have a case or require further information contact Fentons on 0800 0191297.