Last Updated 23 October 2025. We spend a large part of our day at the workplace. While doing our job sincerely, the least we expect is a safe work environment. However, if you suffer an injury due to a lack of safety measures from your employer, it could impact your earning ability in addition to your health. For instance, if you cut your finger at work due to your employer’s negligent actions, you may not be able to work with the affected hand. Additionally, you may face some inconvenience while performing your daily tasks. In such a situation, you may wish to claim cut finger at work compensation from your employer.
If you’re considering claiming compensation for a cut finger injury at work, we recommend that you consult a personal injury solicitor. Our solicitors at Legal Expert will go through each step of the claim with you and make sure that you don’t take any unnecessary stress. Contact us now for more information on the benefits of working with our experts for your accident at work claim.
4.8 (466 reviews) What You Need To Know About Cut Finger At Work Claims:
- Can I claim for a minor finger injury at work?- Yes, you may be able to claim for a minor injury at work if it was due to your employer’s fault.
- What if I have other injuries apart from a cut finger at work?- If you have other injuries apart from a cut finger at work, you may be able to make a multiple-injury claim. Your compensation will then depend on the severity of all the injuries.
- What can I be compensated for? In addition to the physical injury and any emotional suffering, you can also receive compensation for your lost wages, physical aids and domestic help (such as a cleaner) you paid out of pocket for as part of your settlement.
- Can my employer fire me for making a finger injury at work claim?- No, your employer cannot fire you simply for making a finger injury at work claim if they were at fault for the accident.
- What if my coworkers refuse to provide witness statements?- If your coworkers refuse to provide witness statements, you can make use of other evidence, such as photographs, medical records or personal statements.
Could I Claim Compensation For A Finger Injury At Work?
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA), employers owe their employees a duty of care. This means that they have a legal responsibility to take all reasonably practicable steps to keep their employees safe while working.
In order to make a claim for a finger injury at work, you must be able to prove that your injuries were caused as a result of your employer breaching their duty of care. This is also known as negligence.
Another important part of claiming is ensuring that you are within the relevant time limit. According to the Limitation Act 1980, the time limit for beginning a personal injury claim is three years from the date of the accident. However, there are some exceptions to this.
To learn more about the exceptions to this time limit, or to find out if you are eligible to make a finger injury claim, contact our team today.
What Is A Cut Finger At Work Compensation Claim?
When discussing cut finger at work compensation claims, a solicitor will check the following before agreeing to work on the case:
- Were you owed a duty of care?; and
- Did your employer breach this duty of care, causing an accident?; and
- Were you injured as a result of that accident?
If you are able to answer ‘yes’ to all three questions, a solicitor may agree to represent you. You could make a compensation claim. You can contact our advisors anytime to discuss this in more detail with them.
Types Of Cut Finger Accidents At Work
Below we have provided a few examples of accidents where cut finger at work compensation could be claimed. We cannot cover every accident here, so to find out more about claiming in your particular circumstances, get in touch with our advisory team today.
Examples can include:
- A missing safety guard resulted in your getting your finger caught in a machine. You experienced a bad laceration in the accident.
- Maintenance work on a table saw had been ignored by the employer. The blade came loose while you were using the saw and cut your finger.
- You experienced a cut finger after using a power tool due a lack of proper safety instruction from your employer.
To find out more about making an accident at work claim after your finger was cut, or to get a free assessment of your eligibility, contact our advisors today using the number given below.
Employers’ Liability For Cut Finger At Work Compensation Claims
So, if you have cut your finger at work, how do you know if the injury was the result of employer negligence? Well, you could have the grounds to claim if the accident happened because of:
- A lack of safety training.
- Inadequate personal protective equipment that was necessary for the task.
- Faulty equipment the employer was aware of and failed to replace.
- Machinery that wasn’t maintained properly.
- Tiredness because you weren’t allowed enough rest breaks.
- Risk assessments were not carried out by your employer.
If you suspect that any of the above, or another form of negligence, caused your accident, we could help you claim.
Something to bear in mind is that you are not allowed to be disciplined, sacked or treated differently for making a compensation claim against an employer. If that were to happen, you could make a constructive or unfair dismissal claim as well as a personal injury claim.
Something else that some people worry about is the fact that claiming will affect their employer’s profits. Usually, that’s not the case as claims are generally made against the employer’s liability insurance policy rather than your employer directly.
Accidents At Work Compensation Examples UK – Finger Injury
If you are interested in finding out about accidents at work compensation examples for the UK, the table below shows bracketed finger injury settlements for England and Wales claims. For example, you can find finger amputation and loss of finger compensation ranges.
These amounts are taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Therefore, please only use the figures as guidance only. It is also important to note that the top figure was not taken from the JCG.
The final settlement you are awarded will also be influenced by any special damages you might claim for, which we’ll discuss in further detail in the next section.
Compensation Table
| Injury Type | Severity | Compensation Guideline |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Very Serious Injuries as well as Serious Financial Losses | Very Serious | Up to £500,000+ |
| Hand injuries | Total or Effective Loss of Both Hands | £171,680 to £245,900 |
| Total or Effective Loss of One Hand | £117,360 to £133,810 | |
| Serious Damage to Both Hands | £68,070 to £103,200 | |
| Amputation of Index and Middle and/or Ring Fingers | £75,550 to £110,750 | |
| Serious Hand Injuries | £35,390 to £75,550 | |
| Severe Fractures to Fingers | Up to £44,840 | |
| Less Serious Hand Injury | £17,640 to £35,390 | |
| Total and Partial Loss of Index Finger | £14,850 to £22,870 | |
| Moderate Hand Injury | £6,910 to £16,200 |
What Other Compensation Could I Receive?
There is another part of a workplace injury claim that can be very important. It is called a special damages claim. The purpose of this element is to recover any costs, expenses or monetary losses caused by your injuries. The idea is to put you back in the financial position you were in prior to the accident.
Each claim is different so we can’t say exactly how much you might be paid but your claim could include:
- Lost income. It is important to look at whether your injury has resulted in any lost earnings. If it has, you could add them to the value of your claim.
- Future lost income. Where your injuries impact negatively on your ability to earn in the future, you could claim back any future lost earnings. For example, you might claim this if you’re an electrician who can’t continue working because you’ve lost your index finger.
- Care costs. If you need support with daily activities because of your injuries, any associated costs could be claimed back. For example, you could claim for the cost of a professional carer or for the time a loved one or friend spent looking after you.
- Medical expenses. On some occasions, the NHS might not be able to provide you with full treatment. You may need to pay for some private care. Therefore, if that’s the case, you could ask for the medical fees to be paid by your employer’s insurer.
- Travel costs. You could also include fuel, parking or public transport costs linked to your injuries. This might be something you have to pay for if you need to make trips to the hospital for instance.
- Devices to help with disabilities. If coping with your injuries is made easier by making changes or purchasing aids, the costs of doing so might be included in your claim.
4.8 (466 reviews) Do I Need Evidence To Support My Cut Finger At Work Compensation Claim?
If you want to claim cut finger at work compensation, you must obtain evidence to prove how your employer was liable for your injury.
Gathering evidence that illustrates how your employer caused your cut finger will support your claim. Therefore, the more evidence you are able to obtain, the more likely your claim will be successful.
Some examples of evidence that is useful for you to collect include:
- Copies of your medical records that state the injuries you sustained
- Photographs of your cut finger, the accident scene or protective equipment
- A copy of the workplace accident report book the incident was reported in
- Copies of any workplace health and safety reports
- Copies of CCTV footage from your workplace of the accident
- Any documents of your employment
- Contact details of anyone who witnessed the accident
Obtaining evidence can be a simple task. However, if you are still suffering from your injuries or need some support in how you can find it, our solicitors may help you with this.
Once all of the evidence has been collected, our solicitors can use their legal skills to review it and help you claim for a cut finger at work.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to our advisors about what evidence may support your claim, please do not hesitate to contact them at your earliest convenience.
Finger Injury At Work – Claim With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
After suffering a finger injury at work, you might be interested in working with a personal injury solicitor on a No Win No Fee basis. Generally, under such an arrangement, you aren’t expected to pay your solicitor a fee upfront.
Additional benefits of working with No Win No Fee solicitors after a cut finger injury include:
- Any fees that are accrued during the claims process are covered by the agreement
- A legally capped success fee is taken directly from your compensation following a successful claim
- If your claim for cut fingers is unsuccessful, you don’t have to pay your solicitor
If you’ve cut your finger off at work and you’re interested in working with solicitors on this basis, get in touch and we could connect you. We’ll discuss how you can contact us in the next section.
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As we have almost reached the final section of our guide on accident at work claims relating to cut fingers, we have added a few articles here which could help you further.
Finger Pain – NHS information on what to do if you’re suffering from finger pain.
Hand Pain – A similar article that shows you what treatment might be needed for hand injuries.
Knives At Work – Information from the Health and Safety Executive on workplace knife safety.
Below, you can find lots of guides on claiming compensation for a workplace accident:
- How to claim for a minor injury at work
- Firefighter accident at work claims
- Agency worker accident at work claims
- Night shift accidents
- Part-time worker accidents
Cut Finger At Work FAQs
In this section, we have provided answers to some common questions that might help if you go on to claim cut finger at work compensation.
What do you do if you cut your finger at work?
If you are injured at work and cut your finger, you should have the injury treated. Initially, this may involve first aid but you should also have the wound assessed by a medical professional.
Additionally, you should inform your manager about the incident too. By doing so, an accident report will be logged which could help if you decide to make a personal injury claim. It could also be used by your employer to reduce the risk to other staff in the future.
What precautions should employers take?
In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers should conduct risk assessments in the workplace. Where any dangers are spotted, they should be reduced or removed.
For example, if working with mechanical saws, safety guards should be fitted. Similarly, if working with knives, suitable storage vessels should be available to prevent injury when the knife is not in use.
How do I seek medical help?
If you cut your finger at work or sustained other injuries, you may be able to rely on first aid. However, in other instances, you should have your injuries assessed and treated at A&E, a doctor’s surgery or a minor injuries unit. By doing so, your injury will be checked for foreign bodies like glass or bone fragments and treated accordingly.
Will I get sick pay?
Most employees are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if taking time off work because of injury or illness. However, some employers will cover your full salary whilst you are off work. This may be limited to a certain number of weeks. Therefore, you should check your employment contract to see what level of pay you’re entitled to.
If there is any difference in your income when you’re off injured, you could add the value to your personal injury claim.
We hope this guide on claiming cut off finger at work compensation has proven useful for you. If you are looking for further information on this topic or other kinds of accident at work claims, then please call our advisors for free legal advice.
Written by Hambridge
Edited by Victorine
