Compensation for wrist injury

Compensation for a wrist injury?

A wrist injury may give rise to a claim for compensation if the injury occurred as a result of an accident. In some cases, compensation for wrist injuries can amount to several million kroner in damages.

What is a wrist injury?

The wrist can be defined as the joint complex between the forearm and the hand. A wrist injury is one or more injuries to the bones, cartilage, joints, muscles or nerves in the wrist. Injuries to the wrist or wrists can lead to pain, poor movement and reduced sensation.

What types of accidents can lead to wrist injuries?

There are many types of accidents that can lead to a wrist injury. The most common causes of wrist injuries are fall accidents. Other accidents can be crush accident, cut damage, CRPS, multiple trauma, impact damage, etching damage, nerve damage, power damage, burn damage and vibration damage.

What are the most common wrist injuries?

The most common type of wrist injury is:

What should I do if I suffer a wrist injury?

It is important to notify the relevant insurance companies as soon as possible. If the injury occurred at work, the injury must also be reported to NAV. In serious cases, the damage must also be reported to Labour Inspection Authority and to The police.

Am I entitled to compensation?

Answer. You may be entitled to compensation:

If the injury occurred at work, you are probably entitled to compensation for occupational injury.
If the damage occurred in traffic, you are probably entitled to compensation from the insurance company of the vehicle that injured you.
If the injury occurred during leisure time you are entitled to compensation under accident insurances or travel accident insurance if you had such insurance.
If the injury occurred in a boating accident, you can claim compensation under the boat's liability insurance, under the skipper's or boat owner's liability insurance, or directly from the skipper or boat owner.
If the injury occurred in a plane crash you are covered by mandatory accident insurance that all airlines must take out.
If the injury occurred due to violence, you may be entitled to compensation from the perpetrator, their liability insurance or from Office for Victim Compensation.
If the injury occurred during medical treatment, you may be entitled to compensation from Norwegian Patient Injury Compensation.

In most compensation cases involving wrist injuries, it is necessary to obtain a medical specialist certificate to determine the injured party's medical degree of disability.

Act on occupational injury insurance, law on compensation for damages and law on car liability
are the main laws that regulate wrist injuries.

What types of compensation am I entitled to?

You may be entitled to the following types of compensation:

You may also be entitled to compensation under accident insurances, and you may be entitled to compensation under disability insurances if the injury renders you fully or partially unable to work.

How much can I receive in compensation?

This depends on the severity of the injury, the consequences for your ability to work and the size of the expenses you have incurred. Your age also affects the amount of compensation.

Compensation for wrist injuries can amount to several million kroner, but this should be assessed by a lawyer who is an expert in personal injury compensation.

Is there a disability table for wrist injuries?

Yes. Disability table is the starting point for the assessment of what you are entitled to in terms of compensation after a wrist injury.

The disability table is a separate regulation called «Regulations on workers' compensation for occupational injuries». This is used to determine the degree of medical disability in compensation settlements following a wrist injury.

The Disability Table sets out the medical disability percentage for a number of diagnoses and provides the framework for the assessment of your medical disability to be determined by a medical specialist.

Is a wrist injury recognised as an occupational injury by NAV?

Yes. The injury can be recognised as an occupational injury by NAV if it is due to an accident at work for the employer during working hours.

If you receive a decision from NAV that you have a «recognised occupational injury», you will receive benefits in the NAV system. Among other things, you can be reimbursed for the cost of medicines and medical equipment, and avoid having to pay a deductible for treatment by a doctor or physiotherapist by presenting the decision on «approved occupational injury».

Read also: How to apply for occupational injury compensation from NAV
Read also: How NAV assesses whether you have an occupational injury
Read also: How an occupational injury compensation case works

Do I need a lawyer?

Answer. Compensation cases involving wrist injuries are a complicated process, both medically and legally. You should therefore engage a lawyer who is an expert in tort law

We often see that clients who consult a lawyer achieve higher compensation than those who try to handle the compensation settlement on their own.

Do I have to pay for my lawyer myself?

Well, no. Usually not. If the injury occurred at work or in traffic, it is normal for the insurance company to cover your legal expenses in the compensation case. You can also have your legal expenses covered through various organisations. legal expenses insurance.

Why should I choose Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co?

Over 30 years, our clients have received billions of kroner in compensation. Our lawyers are specialised with extensive experience, and assists clients all over Norway following wrist injuries.

Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co always offers a free consultation about your compensation case. Get in touch with us today.