Developing carpal tunnel syndrome can affect your ability to work, perform daily tasks, and enjoy hobbies. Beyond the physical symptoms, the condition can also lead to emotional distress and concerns about your future wellbeing, opportunities and financial burdens. If you’ve developed carpal tunnel syndrome because of the negligence or direct actions of someone else, you may be able to claim compensation to cover your suffering and financial losses.

Switalskis recognises the challenges you're facing. Specialising in carpal tunnel syndrome claims, we're here to guide you through the process of seeking compensation. Our dedicated team of solicitors, experienced in such claims, is committed to providing you with compassionate, clear and concise advice, making sure you're kept in the loop at every stage.

Whether your condition arose from repetitive work tasks, an injury or any other contributing factors, we can help. We're dedicated to making the legal process more accessible for our clients, making sure every aspect is clear and understandable. With Switalskis by your side, you're not just gaining legal representation - you're working with a team that appreciates the importance of achieving the best possible outcome for you.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is often experienced by employees due to the negligence on the part of their employers. If you work in an office environment or a manual labour role and are struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome, there is a high chance it may be due to your employer’s failure to meet your requirements.

Here are some examples of how negligence can contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome:

• Inadequate training: Your employer has a responsibility to train you on the proper techniques for your specific tasks. If you are not trained to maintain a neutral wrist position or to use tools correctly, you may be at a higher risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Poor workspace ergonomics: Workstations that aren't set up ergonomically can lead to repetitive strain injuries. This includes chairs that are too high or low, keyboards that force the wrist into an awkward position or tools that require excessive force or awkward hand positions.
• Insufficient breaks: Repetitive tasks without adequate breaks can increase the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. Your employer should allow and encourage you to take regular breaks to rest and perform stretching exercises.
• Ignoring employee complaints: If you report symptoms or concerns related to repetitive tasks and these concerns are ignored, it can be seen as negligence.
• Lack of protective equipment: Failing to provide necessary equipment when it's known to prevent injury can be a form of negligence.

Typically, like other personal injury claims you usually need to make a carpal tunnel syndrome claim within three years of becoming aware of the condition and that the injury might be the result of workplace injury.

Get in touch with us as soon as you can and we’ll maximise the chances of making a successful carpal tunnel injury claim.

We approach most of our personal injury claims on a no win, no free basis. This means that when you make a claim with us, we’ll only expect you to pay our legal fees if we’re successful in securing you compensation. If you win your claim, your solicitor will typically make a deduction from the compensation awarded. This will be discussed with you at the outset of any claim.