Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful condition that affects the hand and wrist. People who suffer from CTS are likely to experience weakness in the wrist as well as numbness and tingling. 

The condition is caused by repeatedly handling vibrating machinery or by carrying out repetitive hand movements. 

Employers have a duty to protect against the condition by providing proper training and equipment to safeguard against the risk. 

If you have developed carpal tunnel syndrome, you may eligible to claim for compensation for pain and suffering as well as any loss of income caused by having to take time off, disadvantage in the labour market and rehabilitation. 

Some professions are more at risk of developing the condition than others, these include:-

• Manufacturing
• Sewing
• Fish, Meat and Poultry Packing
• Cleaners
• Other Assembly Line Workers

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a disease disease linked to your work, you may be eligible for compensation.

Get in touch with our Carpal Tunnel claims team

Speak to one of our specialist team for a free initial consultation. We cover the whole of Scotland and have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso & Lerwick but can deal with your claim no matter where you are based. 

• Call us on 0800 904 7777
• Email us pi@harpermacleod.co.uk
• Text claim to 80160 and someone will call you back
• Fill out a claims form below
• Book an appointment

We will be able to give you an indication of the potential value of your claim.