Hand, Wrist and Finger Injury Lawyers Canberra

Hand, wrist and finger injuries, in short

Your hands are essential for work and daily life. If you injured your hand, wrist or fingers in an accident, we help you claim. United Legal is a Canberra firm based in Fyshwick. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis and your first conversation is free.

Hand, Wrist and Finger Injury: what you need to know

Hand injuries include fractures, crush injuries, lacerations, tendon damage and amputations. They are common in workplace accidents involving machinery and tools, and in falls.

Even a small loss of grip or movement can stop you working in a trade or manual job. Your claim should account for the long-term effect on your work.

Hand injuries we help with

Fractured wrists and fingers
Crush and machinery injuries
Tendon and nerve damage
Finger amputations
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Deep cuts and lacerations

Hand, wrist and finger injuries

Hands are involved in almost everything we do. Fractures, crush injuries, tendon and nerve damage, and amputations of fingers can affect your grip, fine movement and ability to work, especially in trades and manual jobs.

Hand surgeons and occupational therapists can assess loss of function. Even small permanent losses, like reduced grip strength, can be significant in a claim.

Which claim applies to you

How you were injured decides which claim you make: workers compensation if it happened at work, the ACT motor accident scheme if it was a road accident, public liability if you were hurt on someone else's property, or medical negligence if it happened during treatment. If you cannot work long term, a TPD claim through your super may also apply.

Evidence that helps your claim

You do not need to have everything before you call us, but these records make a personal injury claim stronger. Keep copies of anything you have:

Medical records, scans and specialist reports
Records of time off work and lost income
Receipts for treatment, medication and travel
Photos of your injuries over time
A diary of your symptoms and daily limits

How much could a hand, wrist and finger injuries claim be worth?

Every claim is different. The amount depends on how the injury happened (which decides the claim type), how serious it is, your lost and future earnings, your treatment needs, and its effect on your daily life. We give you an honest estimate once we understand your situation, and we prepare every claim to get its full value rather than settling early.

Why people choose United Legal

Three lawyers on every case. Your claim is checked by more than one experienced lawyer, start to finish.
A local Canberra firm since 2004. We know the ACT schemes, insurers, doctors and courts.
No Win, No Fee. No upfront costs, and you get a written costs agreement before we start.
Serious injury experience. Our results include a $20m+ settlement and a $1.4m workers compensation claim.

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What to do now

See a doctor and follow their treatment plan.
Keep records of your symptoms, time off work and costs.
Report the incident to your employer, the venue or police, depending on how it happened.
Get advice early, before you sign anything from an insurer.

Hand, wrist and finger injuries: FAQs

I hurt my hand using a machine at work. What can I claim?

Workers compensation, and possibly a common law claim if the machine was not properly guarded or you were not trained. See our page on warehouse and forklift injuries too.

Will I get a lump sum for losing part of a finger?

Usually, yes. Permanent impairment can give rise to a lump sum under workers compensation, and other claims may also apply.

Is a finger injury worth claiming?

Yes. Permanent loss of function in a finger or thumb can be compensated, and can affect your work, especially in skilled manual jobs.

I lost part of a finger at work. What can I claim?

Weekly payments, medical costs and a lump sum for permanent impairment, plus a common law claim if your employer was negligent.

How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?

We run these claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. Your first conversation is free, there are no upfront fees, and if your claim is not successful you do not pay our professional fees. You get a written costs agreement before we start.

Is there a time limit?

Time limits and notice requirements apply to every type of claim, and some are short. Get advice as early as you can.

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