Industrial Disease Claims Lawyers | Wollens Solicitors, Devon

There are many types of industrial disease and here at Wollens we focus on Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), sometimes referred to as Vibration White Finger.

HAVS

Employers have a duty of care to train employees how to use vibrating tools properly and to ensure that workers take regular breaks from using vibrating tools and machinery so as to avoid them developing HAVS. Unfortunately, all too often employers do not take these responsibilities seriously, leading to workers developing a debilitating HAVS condition.

Symptoms – symptoms of HAVS include numbness, pins and needles and the tips of your fingers turning white, particularly when cold. The whiteness (blanching) can travel down your fingers towards your hand/s; you may notice that your symptoms are worse in cold weather.

Causes – HAVS is typically caused by the excessive use of vibrating tools such as Jackhammers, Whacker Plates, Floor/Road Saws, Vibrating Rollers and Grinders.

Can we help – if your onset of symptoms was less than 3 years ago following regular and excessive use of vibrating tools, please contact one of our experienced fee earners to explore the next steps.

NIHL

Employers are under a legal duty to provide employees with a safe place of work which includes ensuring that noise does not exceed safe levels and if necessary, they must provide you with adequate hearing protection.

Symptoms – symptoms of noise induced hearing loss include tinnitus as well as a deterioration in your hearing.

Causes – exposure to excessive noise in the work place for prolonged periods of time.

Can we help – if you have worked in a noisy workplace and have recently noticed a reduction in your hearing loss, with or without tinnitus, please contact one of the team to discuss your potential claim in more detail.

We offer a No Win, No Fee service (also referred to as a Conditional Fee Agreement), so there’s no financial risk to you. Contact us today to see how we can support your claim, without obligation.

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Get in touch with our team of Industrial Disease experts today to discuss your requirements. You can contact us via email Email or telephone us 01803 213251

Key Contacts

Catherine Pinnegar

Associate Solicitor

catherine.pinnegar@wollens.co.uk 01803 225112

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Elizabeth Larner

Partner

Elizabeth.Larner@wollens.co.uk 01803 225135

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Hannah Goodman

Trainee Solicitor

hannah.goodman@wollens.co.uk 01803 225159

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