What are upper limb injuries?
Upper limb injuries can is a term used to describe a variety of conditions, including injuries to the fingers or thumbs, hand injuries, elbow or wrist and shoulder injuries. Vibration white finger is a well known disorder which comes under the general heading of Upper limb injuries. Tenosynovitis and carpal tunnel syndrome as well as broken or fractured bones are also considered as upper limb injuries. Many upper limb injuries which occur in the workplace do so as a result of an employer’s failure to maintain a suitable standard of safety. Upper limb injuries can have long term effects which will not only prevent the victim from working but also from pursuing hobbies and past times such as golf or playing the guitar. If you believe that your injury or disorder is as a result of the negligence of your employer, you should seek legal advice to obtain as much information as you can before making a claim for compensation.
