Broken Jaw Compensation
No Win, No Fee Support After a Broken or Fractured Jaw.
A broken jaw can affect almost every part of daily life. Eating becomes difficult, speaking can be painful, and many people find themselves facing time away from work, ongoing dental treatment, surgery or lengthy rehabilitation. When the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to make a broken jaw compensation claim.
Expert Personal Injury Solicitors
At Tylers Solicitors, we help people across England and Wales pursue broken jaw compensation claims on a no win, no fee basis. Whether your injury happened in a road traffic accident, at work, in a public place, following an assault or as a result of dental negligence, our team can assess your claim and explain your options.
For a free eligibility check, call us on 0800 699 0079 or fill in our online enquiry form today.
Can I Claim Compensation For A Broken Jaw?
You may be able to make a broken jaw compensation claim if your injury was caused by another party’s negligence.
In simple terms, most claims involve proving four key points:
- Someone owed you a duty of care
- That duty of care was breached
- The breach caused the accident or incident
- The accident resulted in your jaw injury
A duty of care exists in many situations. Employers have a duty to protect staff from unnecessary risks. Drivers must use the road safely. Retailers, businesses and local authorities must take reasonable steps to keep premises and public areas safe. Dentists and healthcare professionals must provide treatment that meets acceptable professional standards.
Examples of situations that could lead to a successful jaw injury claim include:
- A road traffic accident caused by another driver
- An accident at work caused by unsafe systems or inadequate training
- A slip, trip or fall in a shop, supermarket or public place
- An assault resulting in facial injuries
- Dental negligence leading to jaw damage
- An accident caused by poor maintenance of public areas
If you are unsure whether you have grounds to claim, speaking to a solicitor as early as possible can help clarify your position. Call us on 0800 699 0079 for a free, no-obligation assessment.
How Much Compensation Could I Get For A Broken Jaw?
Every broken jaw compensation claim is valued individually. The final settlement depends on the severity of the injury, the treatment required, the length of recovery, whether there are any permanent symptoms and any financial losses linked to the injury.
Compensation is generally divided into two parts.
General damages compensate you for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the injury itself.
Special damages compensate you for financial losses resulting from the injury, such as loss of earnings, treatment costs and travel expenses.
The following figures provide guideline compensation brackets for jaw injuries.
Jaw Injury Type | Guideline Compensation |
Very serious multiple fractures with prolonged treatment and permanent consequences including severe pain, eating restrictions, paraesthesia or risk of arthritis in the jaw joints | £30,490 to £45,540 |
Serious fracture with permanent consequences including difficulty opening the mouth, eating problems or paraesthesia in the jaw area | £17,960 to £30,490 |
Simple fracture requiring immobilisation with full recovery expected | £6,460 to £8,730 |
These figures are intended as guidance only. The value of a fractured jaw compensation claim may be significantly higher once financial losses and ongoing treatment costs are taken into account.
What Can A Broken Jaw Claim Include?
A successful broken jaw claim can cover far more than the injury itself.
Depending on your circumstances, compensation may include:
- Pain, suffering and loss of amenity
- Loss of earnings during recovery
- Future loss of earnings where the injury affects long-term employment
- Dental treatment costs
- Private medical treatment
- Surgery and rehabilitation expenses
- Prescription charges
- Travel costs to appointments and treatment
- Care and assistance provided by family members or professionals
- Future treatment requirements where supported by medical evidence
Jaw injuries often affect basic activities that most people take for granted. Difficulty eating, speaking, sleeping or socialising can all form part of the overall impact considered when valuing a claim.
How Much Could I Claim?
Common Causes Of Broken Jaw Claims
You will be eligible to claim for jaw injury compensation if you sustained your any kind of jaw injury as the direct result of someone else’s negligence, or due to an accident that was not your fault. If you are unsure as to whether or not you are eligible to make a claim for compensation, please feel free to contact our team of personal injury specialists for friendly, no obligation advice.
Road Traffic Accidents
Road traffic accidents are one of the most common causes of serious jaw injuries. The force of a collision can result in fractures, facial trauma, dental injuries and associated head injuries.
If another driver was responsible for the accident, you may be able to claim through a road traffic accident claims solicitor. Jaw injuries can affect drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians alike.
Accidents At Work
Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment.
A broken jaw at work may occur due to accidents at work, this may include falling objects, faulty machinery, inadequate training, workplace violence, slips and trips, or failures to follow health and safety procedures.
Where an employer’s negligence contributed to the accident, a broken jaw at work compensation claim may be possible.
Slips, Trips & Falls
Slips, trips and falls remain one of the most common causes of facial injuries throughout England and Wales.
Wet floors, uneven surfaces, loose paving, poor lighting and unmarked hazards can all lead to serious falls resulting in jaw fractures and other facial injuries.
Public Place Accidents
Restaurants, shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities and public buildings all have responsibilities towards visitors.
Where a dangerous condition causes a jaw injury, the occupier of the premises may be liable for compensation.
Assaults & Criminal Injuries
A broken jaw is unfortunately a common injury following physical assaults.
Where the attacker cannot pay compensation directly, you may still be able to pursue compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). Unlike many personal injury claims, these cases do not require proof of negligence. Instead, evidence must show that the criminal incident occurred.
Dental Negligence
Some jaw injuries occur as a result of dental negligence.
Mistakes during extractions, implant procedures, anaesthetic administration or other dental work can sometimes result in fractured jaws, nerve damage or other serious complications.
Where treatment falls below acceptable professional standards, a dental negligence claim may be possible.
What Evidence Do I Need?
The evidence required will depend on how your injury happened, but the stronger the evidence, the stronger your claim.
Useful evidence can include:
- Medical and dental records
- Photographs of your injuries and the accident scene
- Witness details
- Accident reports
- CCTV or dashcam footage
- Police or CICA reference numbers following an assault
- Wage slips showing loss of earnings
- Receipts for treatment, travel and other expenses
Don’t worry if you do not have all of this information. Our team can help gather evidence as part of your claim.
How Long Do I Have To Make A Claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident to start a broken jaw compensation claim.
There are exceptions. Children generally have until their 18th birthday to begin a claim, while different rules can apply for protected parties and certain criminal injury claims through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
Evidence is often easier to obtain shortly after an accident, so we recommend seeking legal advice as soon as possible.
How the Broken Jaw Claims Process Works
Making a claim is usually more straightforward than many people expect.
Free Consultation: We discuss your accident and assess whether you may have a claim.
Evidence Gathering: Medical records, accident reports and supporting evidence are collected.
Medical Assessment: An independent expert assesses your injury and recovery.
Valuation & Negotiation: We calculate your compensation and negotiate with the other side.
Settlement Or Court: Most claims settle without a hearing, but we can represent you if court action becomes necessary.
Why Choose Tylers Solicitors?
Tylers Solicitors provides no win, no fee representation for clients across England and Wales.
We are SRA regulated, have more than 15 years of personal injury experience and are led by Lee Kirton. Our team provides clear advice, regular updates and practical support throughout your claim.
Whether your injury happened at work, on the road, in a public place or following an assault, we are here to help you pursue the compensation you may be entitled to claim.
Start Your Broken Jaw Compensation Claim
A broken or fractured jaw can have a significant impact on your daily life, from eating and speaking to working and recovering from treatment. If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation for both the injury itself and the financial losses that followed.
Here at Tylers Solicitors, we provide no win, no fee support for broken jaw compensation claims across England and Wales. Our team can assess your circumstances, explain whether you have a valid claim, and guide you through the process from start to finish.
To discuss your claim with an experienced solicitor, call us on 0800 699 0079, email us at info@tylerssolicitors.co.uk or fill in our online enquiry form for a free, no-obligation claim review today.
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Broken Jaw Compensation FAQs
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Contact us on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form to start your claim today!
How much compensation can I claim for a broken jaw?
Can I claim for a broken jaw after an assault?
Can I claim if I broke my jaw at work?
Can I claim for a jaw injury after a road traffic accident?
How long do I have to make a broken jaw compensation claim?
What does no win, no fee mean for a broken jaw claim?
What does no win, no fee mean for a broken jaw claim?
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