Raynaud’s Disease Compensation

Raynaud’s disease is a syndrome that is caused by the smaller arteries that supply blood to your skin becoming narrower. This limits the blood supply to the extremities of the body and causes pain in cold weather or in situations where the body is stressed.

Women are generally more likely to develop Raynaud’s Disease, and it is also more common in people who live in colder climates.

Vibration White Finger is another name for when Raynaud’s Disease has been caused by the extended use of vibrating power tools. If you have developed the condition because of your employer’s inability to provide a safe working environment, then you can likely make a claim. Get in touch with us today and we can begin the process together.

The signs and symptoms for which you may be able to claim Raynaud’s Disease compensation include:

• Cold fingers or toes
• Colour changes in your skin in response to cold or stress
• A numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or stress relief

When you are experiencing an attack of Raynaud’s, the affected areas of your skin will usually first turn white. Then they will often turn blue and feel cold and numb. As you get warmer and your circulation improves, the extremities may turn red, throb, tingle or swell.

There are two different types of Raynaud’s:

• Primary Raynaud’s – this is the most common type of Raynaud’s and it has no underlying medical condition. It is unknown as to why this condition occurs, but it can cause a large level of discomfort.
• Secondary Raynaud’s – this is less common, but it is when the condition is caused by a medical condition or environmental factor.

Secondary Raynaud’s is the condition that you would be suffering from if it is the result of using vibrating tools. With this form of the condition, it is important to treat the underlying issue and therefore it is recommended that you do not continue to undertake work that requires the use of vibrating power tools.

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If you have developed Raynaud’s Disease because of unsafe working conditions, then we can help you make a claim for compensation against your employer.

The duty of care that needs to be fulfilled by all UK employers includes them carrying out certain tasks. These are:

• Consulting employees on health and safety issues. This consultation must either be direct, or through a safety representative that is elected by the workforce or appointed by the trade union
• Carrying out regular risk assessments that address all potential harm in the workplace
• Giving all employees information about the risks that are in their workplace and how they are protected, in addition to instructing and training employees on how to avoid them

If your employer has failed to fulfil these requirements, and this has led to your Raynaud’s Disease developing, then we can help you to claim compensation. Get in touch today for help and advice.

The amount of Raynaud’s Disease compensation that you could earn is subject to a number of different variable factors.  These factors are:

• Whether the physical impact of your Raynaud’s Disease has stopped you from being able to work, meaning that you have lost earnings
• Any medical costs that you have had to pay, in addition to the cost of any further treatment that you will have to have
• Any travel expenses that have had to be paid whilst you have been receiving medical treatment for your condition

If your condition is particularly severe, then it may be the case that you have to have several medical examinations.

You could potentially earn more Raynaud’s Disease compensation for a serious condition, but your solicitor will likely advise you to wait until you have a full medical prognosis, as you will not be able to claim any further compensation once your case has been finalised.

The Raynaud’s Disease compensation claim process will be split into two stages.

Firstly, it must be determined who is to be held liable for your condition. If it is the case that your Raynaud’s disease developed while you were at work, then the liability will most likely be placed on your employer.

Secondly, the medical evidence of your condition must be reviewed, in order to assess how it has had an impact on your day to day living.

With the help of one of our expert solicitors, you can be assured that the logistical process of your claim will be dealt with as swiftly and efficiently as possible. Contact us today to start the process and find out how much compensation you could be owed.