Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome

August 3rd, 2011 | Author: | Law

Also referred to as “vibration white finger,” hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is a condition caused by continual use of a hand-held vibrating piece of machinery. The vibrations from using many pieces of equipment like jackhammers can cause damage in your arms, hands, and fingers, keeping you out of work for a long period of time.

Hand-arm vibration syndrome is typically a temporary condition that heals after taking time off from using the machinery. If you cannot operate machinery, you need a qualified long-term disability lawyer to help you fight for benefits.

Causes and Symptoms of HAVS

There are many different tools that cause hand-arm vibration syndrome. A wide range of jobs require vibrating machinery to complete work tasks. Some common tools include:

  • Chainsaws
  • Concrete machinery like vibrators
  • Jackhammers
  • Needle guns
  • Tattoo guns

If you are suffering from HAVS, you will experience a variety of symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms are:

  • Pain in hands and fingers
  • Tingling or numbness in appendages
  • Fingers turning white, then blue, before returning back to red when touching machinery

If you have experienced any of these symptoms, you may be suffering from HAVS. You need long-term disability insurance benefits so contact an attorney today to make sure you get them.

Contact Us

When insurance companies act in bad faith, you may be out of work for some time without any salary. At the Hankey Law Office, P.C., our Indiana long-term disability lawyers are dedicated to helping you fight. Call us today at 800-520-3633 and take control of your life.



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