Hand-Arm Vibration Claim Payouts 2025: HAVS, Raynaud’s & Whole-Body Vibration Syndrome
In this article we commence with a payouts table of the compensation amounts you can claim for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) followed by more detailed calculations for pain and suffering awards.
Thereafter, we explore the conditions caused by vibrating power tools and equipment that can lead to HAVS, Reynaud’s Syndrome and Whole Body Vibration Syndrome / WBS.
You will discover the different types of financial loss compensation you can claim in addition to those set out in our payouts table for pain and suffering,
Access to our specialist solicitor free help is available at any time.
- Hand-Arm Vibration Claim Payouts 2025: HAVS, Raynaud’s & Whole-Body Vibration Syndrome
- Payouts Table 2025 For Hand Arm Vibration Claims
- What is a hand arm vibration claim?
Payouts Table 2025 For Hand Arm Vibration Claims
Our payouts table describes the compensation amounts you can claim for pain and suffering caused by hand arm vibration syndrome.
| Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome | Claim Payout |
|---|---|
| Minor Occasional symptoms Mild effect | £3,700 – £11,000 |
| Moderate Moderate symptoms Worse in the cold | £11,000 – £21,000 |
| Serious One or two arms / hands Hampered ability to use hands | £21,000 – £39,000 |
| Severe Both arms Ability to work affected Younger Claimants | £39,000 – £48,000 |
Additional Compensation
In addition to compensation for pain and suffering – you can claim compensation for financial loss and expense as a direct result of your vibration injury.
What is a hand arm vibration claim?
Should you suffer hand arm vibration (or some other vibration condition, such as Reynaud’s or WBVS) as a result of a negligent or breach of statutory duty by an employer, other person or business – you will be entitled to make a hand arm vibration claim for compensation.
Generally, the most common types of hand arm vibration claim you can make will be against a current or former employer. Invariably, an employer will have in place insurance to pay out compensation, known as employer’s liability insurance.
You can still claim form a past employer that is no longer in business, so long as your solicitor can trace a former insurer.
The Types Of Compensation You Can Claim
Your claim will consist of compensation for both the pain and suffering your HAVS causes you to endure plus additional sums for your financial loss and expense.
What is hand arm vibration syndrome / HAVS?
Hand arm vibration syndrome (also known as HAVS) refers to a condition typically brought on in the workplace from the use of hand held vibrating power tools and machinery.
The condition affects all the body parts that make up your hand, wrist and arm. It will typically develop slowly over time and become more severe the longer exposure occurs.
If you think you’ve developed HAVS through work with vibrating tools, speak to our specialist solicitors for free legal initial legal help.
What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon?
Raynaud’s Phenomenon describes the condition which leads to the extremities of the fingers, toes, ears to become white.
Raynaud’s Phenomenon Can Have Different Names
The cause of your Raynaud’s Phenomenon will determine the technical name that doctors use for your actual condition.
For example – your Raynaud’s Phenomenon may be called:
Raynaud’s Disease
When the cause of your Raynaud’s condition is unknown then you will hear the term Raynaud’s Disease. Doctors refer to these unknown causes as idiopathic reasons. Unfortunately – you will generally have no claim for Raynaud’s disease.
Raynaud’s Syndrome
However, should vibrating machinery or power tools be the cause of your condition then you will be experiencing Raynaud’s Syndrome. In this instance – you should be able to make a claim from your employer.
What is vibration white finger?
Vibration White Finger Syndrome, or VWF for short, only affects the fingers and thumb on your hand. When an episode occurs – your finger or thumb will turn dead white. Hence, why it sometimes called white finger or dead finger.
Overlap Between HAVS And VWF
There is much overlap between HAVS and VWF.
We recommend you see our vibration white finger compensation guide that deals exclusively with VWF and the amounts you can claim.
What is Whole Body Vibration Syndrome?
When work machinery causes your whole body to vibrate you may develop Whole Body Vibration Syndrome (WBS). This condition affects more than just your hands and arms.
What are the main types of compensation you can claim?
There are generally two types of compensation that can form part of your hand arm vibration claim, which are coupled with a claim for legal costs. For example:
Financial losses and expenses
You will no doubt experience significant financial loss and expense as a result of a hand arm vibration condition.
Notably, your ability to use power tools and vibrating machinery will be severely hampered. Therefore, both past and future lost income will likely form a significant part of your HAVS claim.
In addition, to lost income you will likely incur medical expenses, travel expenses to your hospital and GP and perhaps need family or friends to help you in the home (a rate can be charged for this).
Pain and Suffering
Every type of injury, including HAVS, will cause you pain and suffering for which you are entitled to receive compensation.
The amount of compensation you can claim will depend on both the severity and duration of your symptoms.
Legal Costs
If you succeed in a claim against your employer then you will be entitled to claim the majority of your legal costs in pursuing your claim. However, this sum will be paid direct to your solicitor and strictly speaking is not called compensation, but is known as legal costs.
Calculating your hand arm vibration claim
Calculating the amount of compensation you can claim for Hand Arm Vibration, Vibration White Finger or Raynaud’s Syndrome is very similar.
Mild HAVS with occasional symptoms in a few fingers
You suffer only from occasional symptoms, which has a mild effect on both leisure and work. If only a few fingers are affected then the resultant average claim payout for HAVS will be calculated between £3,700 – £11,000.
Moderate hand arm vibration affecting the fingers
You are in your middle age years affected by moderate hand arm vibration symptoms. Your employer may have had to adjust your work practice to reduce vibration exposure. However, you still have moderate symptoms especially in the cold. You can expect a compensation claim settlement for moderate HAVS to be calculated between £11,000 – £21,000.
Serious disability to one or both hands
If your Raynaud’s Syndrome causes disability to one or both hands, such that it hampers your ability to use your hands then you can can expect compensation amounts calculated between £21,000 – £39,000.
Severe symptoms in both hands for younger people
Should you be younger when you experience your vibration condition – you will have a longer time to live with your symptoms and hence attract more compensation.
Severe hand arm vibration syndrome claims affect younger people in both arms. The symptoms you experience will not only be severe, but will markedly affect your ability to work. In this case of the most severe HAVS claims – you will be able to the largest claim settlements calculated between £39,000 – £48,000.
SUMMARY – HAVS Compensation
In summary, we’ve shown how much compensation you can expect for a Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) claim and explained the related conditions that vibration exposure can cause, including Raynaud’s Syndrome and Whole Body Vibration Syndrome. You’ll also understand the types of losses you can recover and how solicitors calculate the value of your claim.
FREE Legal Help
We offer both specialist solicitor telephone help and online free help. You can not only ask a question and have your potential HAVS claim assessed, but also receive a callback to discuss your vibration exposure with one of our specialist solicitors.
