Sentinels Solicitors

Sentinels specialises in Industrial Diseases but also offers a personalised service for Accidents at Work and Road Traffic Accidents.

Call Freephone 24 Hours a day 0800 783 9103, or fill in the claim form online below.

Why Choose Sentinels

1. Sentinels ensure that all advice comes from a suitably qualified professional.
2. We strive to privide an efficient and friendly service.
3. We understand the needs of clients.
4. We will do our utmost to resolve your claim as quickly as possible.
5. If your claim is not successful there will be no charges to pay.
6. We are regulated by the law society.

Industrial Disease

We specialise in the following areas of work related illness.

1. Vibration White Finger.
2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
3. Industrial Deafness/ Tinnitus
4. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
5. Asbestosis/Mesothelioma.

Vibration White Finger

Vibration White Finger is also known as Raynauds Phenomenon. Common early symptoms are tingling and numbness in the fingers. There may be aching in the wrist and muscles of the forearm. As the condition progresses there may be a sensation of reduced grip strength and attacks of "whiteness" in the fingers when exposed to the cold. The most common cause is occupational exposure to vibration.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

This condition can often exist with that of vibration white finger. Studies suggest that use of vibratory tools can cause the condition. However it may arise as a result of any continuous repetitive movement of the hand, such as keyboarding. Common symptoms are pins and needles, numbness and pain affecting all of the hand. The symptoms can cause sleep disturbance.

Industrial Deafness / Tinnitus

Exposure to high levels of noise can cause damage to the inner ear which results in deafness. Common symptoms are an inability to hear when there is background noise. Whistling, ringing and buzzing noises in the ears are often complained of by persons with noise induced hearing loss. The term for these is "tinnitus". In the mildest form it may be infrequent. However, it can be constantly present and can lead to clinical depression.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

This is a general term for a number of conditions that result from repeated movements. Examples are:
1. Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
2. Golfers Elbow ( medial epicondylitis)
3. Tenosynovitis of the wrist.
4. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

It especially occurs in industries involving rapid repetitive twisting and gripping movements.

Asbestosis / Mesothelioma

Asbestosis is a form of lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos. There is a usually a long period between exposure to asbestos and the development of symptoms, usually over 20 years. Common symptoms are breathlessness and a persistent cough.

Mesothelioma is a tumour of the lining of the lung often due to asbestos. As with asbestosis, there is a long period between exposure and the development of symptoms. Many cases develop 30 years (plus) after exposure. Common symptoms are breathlesness, chest pain and a presistent cough.

Accidents at Work

If you have ever been injured at work then you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries and other losses. Health and Safety laws place rather strict duties upon employers to provide a safe working environment. Your employer may even be liable if you are injured as a result of another workers negligence. Helpful tips include:

1. Make sure that you report the accident. Your employer should have an accident book.
2. If there were any witnesses obtain their details.
3. You need to take legal advice as soon as possible as the law provdes a 3 year time period from the date of the accident to issue your claim in court.

Road Traffic Accidents

If you have been injured in a road accident either as a motorist, passenger, motorcyclist, cyclist, or pedestrian then you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries and other losses.

To make a claim you must prove the other party was at fault.

If the third party is not insured you can claim compensation from the Motor Insurers Bureau.

If the third party leaves the scene and cannot be traced you may also be able to claim from the Motor Insurers Bureau and in certain circumstances the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

Helpful Tips Include:
1. If there were any witnesses obtain their details.
2. You need to take legal advice as soon as possible as the law only provides a 3 year time period from the date of the accident to issue your claim in court.