Carpal tunnel syndrome compensation claims
Carpal tunnel sydrome results in thousands of compensation claims every year due to work related injury claims.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel sydrome is pain/burning, numbness and/or weakness in the forearm, wrist and hand which is caused by pressure to the nerve in your wrist.
The carpal tunnel is a small tunnel that runs from the bottom of your wrist to your lower palm. Some of the tendons that help to move your fingers run through the carpal tunnel including the median nerve which controls movement in your hand and sensation.
Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms
If you have carpal tunnel sydrome you may have numbness, tingling and burning in your hand and fingers.
- Numbness, tingling, burning in the hand and fingers
- Weakness in the hand
- Pain extending from wrist to arm to shoulder
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Causes of carpal tunnel sydrome
Carpal tunnel sydrome is often associated with people spending long hours typing on a computer keyboard however it has numerous other causes such as:
- Repetitive use or injury
- Doing manual work you aren't used to
- Fluid retention due to pregnancy
- Thyroid problems
- Diabetes
- Rheumatoid arthritis
If you think you may have carpal tunnel sydrome TLW Solicitors may be able to help you claim compensation.
Even if you have had this condition for a number of years, it may still be possible to claim. Speak to one of our staff to see if we can help.
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