Miners Compensation Claims

For anybody who has been involved in the mining industry, it is clear that vibration injuries from the over use of power tools has lasting effects. This is an all too familiar story for solicitors who deal with thousands of miners' compensation claims each year.

Miners White Finger or Vibration White Finger as it is more commonly referred to is an industrial disease which has typically affected miners although it is becoming more common in other construction industries now.

The disease affects blood flow to the hand and is usually caused by a worker being subjected to prolonged use machinery.  It was first recognised in 1976 when miners using vibrating tools were discovered to have lasting damage to their wrists, hands and arms.

Although there has been a duty of care introduced since then by employees in the mining industries, there are still thousands more miners who are entitled to begin compensation claims.

Sufferers can endure cold, painful hands, a loss of grip either temporary or even permanently and even loss of feeling. Its former name, Miners White Finger came from the fact that the tips of miner's fingers would often go white.

Our Oldham solicitors have many years' experience dealing with miners' compensation claims and have worked extensively with sufferers of VWF.  We know how debilitating the condition can be and in some cases it can be life changing, affecting that person's ability to work.

Our personal injury lawyers here in Oldham can help you make a claim for compensation if you have ever worked as a miner.  Telephone us now on 0800 811 844 for professional advice.

Mellor Hargreaves LLP

Miners Compensation Solicitors