Bone Injury Compensation Claims
Bone injuries are often caused by bending, fracturing and even breaking and can happen at home, work or on the roads. In many cases, it takes just a lapse of judgement or misunderstanding for bone fractures to happen. Most people suffer bone injuries as a result of road accidents, slips, trips and falls, accidents at the workplace or even during sporting events or workouts.
How Much Compensation Could I Claim for a Bone Injury?
The exact amount of compensation awarded to eligible claims varies depending on a number of factors. Compensation is calculated by the type and severity of the bone injury, including total medical expenses, lost wages during treatment, recuperation, inconveniences caused and recovery procedures.
When you make a personal injury claim compensation awards fall into two different categories which are identified as:
General Damages: General damages cover things such as physical pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by your shoulder injury. It will also take into account any mental pain or anguish suffered as a result of fractured and broken bones. It will also look at any reduction in your quality of life you may experience.
Special Damages: Special damages look at the financial impact of your injury including;
- short and long term cost of medical treatment,
- loss of earnings,
- future earning capacity,
- Any adaptations needed to your home or vehicle because of your injury
- Care Costs
If you are unsure what you may be able to claim for contact the team here at Tylers today and our team will be happy to advise you on the viability of your claim.
What are The Main Causes of Bone Injuries
Bone injuries can be caused in a number of different ways some of which are accidental. However if you have suffered a broken bone because of the negligent behaviour of another person you could be entitled to claim bone injury compensation. Some of the common causes of bone injury that lead to personal injury claims include:
Accidents at Work: Where you have not been supplied with the correct safety equipment or training. Falls from height where no harness was supplied are a good example of this.
Road Traffic accidents: Bone injuries are often the result of road traffic accidents especially when motorcyclists get knocked off their bike or pedestrians get hit by a vehicle.
Slips, Trips and Falls: Fracture claims often result after a slip, trip or fall. For example where a pothole has not been mended, or hazard warning signs have not been put out on wet floors or if debris or other obstacles have not been removed.
No matter how your bone injury occurs, if you were not responsible for it you could be eligible to claim compensation. To take advantage of our expert no win, no fee personal injury legal services contact the team here at Tylers today.
What are the Types of Bone Injuries That You Can Claim For?
The most common types of bone injury are undoubtedly breaks and fractures but these can occur in different parts of the body and with varying levels of severity. While still painful a clean break tends to heal quicker than say a compound fracture. Some of the different types of fracture and breaks you could suffer from include:
- Fractured and broken limbs (legs, arms, ankles)
- Broken Ribs
- Fractured wrists
- Broken, fractured and dislocated fingers and thumbs
- Fractured Jaws
- Fractured Skulls
- Broken hips
- Broken Shoulders
- Fractured Vertebrae
Whether the bone injury you suffer is considered minor or severe and no matter which part of your body is affected if it was someone else’s fault you could be entitled to compensation. Speak to our team today to discuss your circumstances and get your claim underway.
What are the Symptoms Of Bone Injuries?
In order to make a bone injury compensation claim, the actual victim or their relatives needs to present a strong case to proceed. Claims are made using comprehensive documentation of the nature of the accident, injury, severity, medical expenses and lost wages. While most injuries have obvious symptoms, such as total fracture and dislocations, other bone injuries may take longer to fully understand. However, there are various signs and symptoms that can be used to diagnose a bone injury.
How Can I Make a Compensation Claim for a Broken Bone?
Compensation is only awarded to victims whose cases have been won in court or as a compensation package agreed outside of court by those responsible for the injury. In order to make a compensation claim you will need to provide evidence of your bone injury and medical expenses, including exact receipts issued for treatments, evidence of lost wages and proof of irresponsibility to the injury. It is advisable to contract professional solicitors and attorneys for court representation and bargaining.
Bone Injury Compensation Amounts
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Bone Injury Compensation Claims Calculator
If you have suffered from a minor to serious broken bone injury, you could be owed compensation. Different types of broken bone injuries can range from broken ankles to fractured ribs. The amount you could be entitled to depends on the severity of the injury but if you’re looking for an estimated amount, use Tylers simple bone injury compensation claims calculator below!
Broken Ankle Compensation Amounts
While all cases of bone injuries are serious, broken ankle injuries can be really painful and put you in a lot of discomfort. It’s likely that after this injury, your ankle will no longer be able to support your weight and you may need a cane to get around. However, it’s likely you’ll be out of work or daily activities for at least a few weeks.
Up to £52,000
Broken Wrist Compensation Amounts
Broken wrists can be excruciating and put you through a lot of pain. In most instances, it’s likely that the wrist won’t be able to stay localised and stable. It’s likely that treatment will be needed and surgery such as splints may need to be injected into the wrist to relieve some sort of pain and discomfort. Get in touch with Tylers today to make a claim.
Up to £26,500
Fractured Skull Compensation Amounts
A fractured skull can be one of the most serious injuries you can sustain. If you have suffered or are suffering with this injury, get in touch with us today. It’s likely that this may develop life-long complications that could have everlasting effects such as confusion, depression and many other problems that could escalate. Compensation will depend on severity.
£12,500 to £105,000
Broken Kneecap Compensation Amounts
In these instances, a broken kneecap will make it more or less impossible to walk on and treatment will almost certainly be needed. These injuries can be sustained from playing sports, an accident at work or other unfortunate public events. Get in touch with us today to get your claim started.
Up to £35,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens After I Provide Evidence For My Broken Bone Compensation Claim?
Once all the evidence and documents have been provided, your solicitor will compile a case seeking your deserved compensation. Usually, diagnosis, treatment and recuperation process reports are required for the calculation of the compensation amount. We will keep you in the know, every step of the way so you know we’re actively working on your case and making progress.
How Long Might it Take for My Broken Bone Compensation Claim to Complete?
It is difficult to predict exactly how long it will take to get compensation for a broken bone. The timescale will be dictated by a variety of different factors. These include things such as how quickly you make your claim, the complexity of the claim, how quickly you collect your evidence, whether liability is disputed and how long negotiations with third parties take. One thing is certain though employing the services of a personal injury solicitor will definitely help expedite your claim.
Is Tylers a No-Win, No-Fee Broken Bone Compensation Claims Solicitor?
Yes here at Tylers we will progress your claim on a no win, no fee basis meaning that any costs are deducted from the compensation you receive. This means you are able to get your claim underway immediately without worrying about the cost. The amount of any fee will be agreed at the initial consultation so you will not be hit by any hidden charges.
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For any Bodily Injury Claims, call Tylers Solicitors today, a leading UK provider of no-win, no-fee legal car accident compensation services. Our experienced team will work with you to get the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to, following any kind of injury that isn’t your fault!