Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS is a condition of the wrist and hand that can cause pain, numbness, loss of feeling in the fingers, and weakness in the hand, and is common in certain job types that involve repetitive movements at work.

Caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to the hand, CTS affects people in different ways. One or both hands can be affected, and the condition varies from the mild to severe.

A type of repetitive strain injury, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is usually treated with hand and wrists stretches, steroid injections or with splints. In extreme cases, though, sufferers need surgery to reduce pressure on the median nerve.

Making Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Claims    

In many cases, CTS is caused by excessive repetitive movements of the hand or wrist, heavy lifting or exposure to vibration through work tools.

Before making a claim for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome compensation, it must be established that your employer is at fault for causing the personal injury.

Since the 1970s, various government departments have provided employers with guidance on ensuring employees are not exposed to excessive levels of vibration and are legally obliged to keep a person safe in their place of work which includes making sure the systems of work are safe too.

If you believe your employer was negligent in providing suitable preventative measures for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, you can get in touch with our expert solicitors to find out if you have a case for CTS compensation.