Broken Bone Injury Claim
At RU1NJURED Accident Claims, we understand how devastating and life-altering a broken bone injury can be. If you or a loved one has suffered a broken bone injury, due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, you have the right to seek compensation for the pain, suffering, and financial losses that arise from such circumstances.
Our experienced team of personal injury Solicitors is here to guide you through the process of filing a broken bone injury claim and assist you in navigating through the accident claims process.
Below are some common questions concerning broken bone injuries, the claims process, and how we can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve.
What is a broken bone injury claim?
A broken bone injury claim, also known as a fracture injury claim is a crack or complete break in the continuity of a bone that happens during an accident. These forms of injuries start from minor fractures and could go into to severe breaks requiring surgery or extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Broken bone injury claims can occur in many types of high-pressure accidents, such as:
- Serious motor vehicle accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Cycling Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Workplace accidents
Are there different kinds of broken bone injuries?
Most broken bones are more medically known as fractures, of which there are three main types.
- Hairline fractures are when the break is clean, but does not go completely through the bone.
- Simple fractures are clean breaks that goes all the way through the bone but does not pierce the skin or surrounding tissues.
- Compound fractures occur when the broken bone pierces through the skin, simple or closed fractures do not break through your skin.
Are there time limits for making a claim?
All personal injury claims have the usual 3-year time limit by which time, either your case is settled, or protective proceedings are issued against your opponent. You have up to three years from the date your accident happened, or the date when your broken bone or fracture injury became known to you.
In relation to a child there is not a time limit to claim (until the child reached 18 years of age) or in other cases a person who does not have the mental capacity to go through the claims process themselves. In such situations, an adult, or a responsible party can act as a litigation friend by claiming compensation on the injured party’s behalf.
However, it is important to note that the child has the right to make a claim once he or she has reached the age of 18 years. When they do, the three-year time limit starts from the child’s 18th birthday.
Different time limits apply when injuries result from a violent crime or one that occurs abroad.
Am I eligible for broken bone injury compensation?
You can make a claim for a broken bone or fracture injury compensation and meet the required criteria, if you can answer yes, under the question below:
- You were made ill in the last 3 years
- Someone else or entity was responsible
- That, someone else, or entity owed you, but failed in their duty of care
What will I have to pay to make a fracture or broken bone injury claim?
Our panel Solicitors can take on your case under a NO WIN NO FEE agreement and with such an agreement in place you are able to claim for fracture or broken bone injury compensation without financial risk. However, if your claim is not successful, you will pay nothing but our Solicitors will explain in detail during your consultation. Please do note, if you win, you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation based on the agreement you initially signed.
What could I claim for?
Your compensation claim covers many heads of losses, below is a list of common heads of losses to consider:
- Personal injury
- Loss of earnings
- Ability to work
- Loss of use
- Medical treatments
- Rehabilitation
- Care & Assistance
How much compensation will I get?
The value of the compensation award for your fracture or broken bone injury claim will depend on the elements detailed below:
- the extent of your injury
- the impact of your injury on your daily life and ability to work
- any financial burdens or costs arising from your injury
It is important to note that your broken bone injury claim value will be managed in conjunction with the current version of the Judicial College guidelines. This guide sets out the range of compensation awards that can be received for different injuries. The summary below may provide you with some insight:
- Broken wrist awards – £3,310.00 and £56,180.00
- Tibia or fibula simple fracture – £5,000.00 and £11,110.00
- Femur simple fracture – £8,550.00 and £13,210.00
- Broken ankle (minor injury) – £12,900.00
- Serious broken ankle awards – £25,000.00 and £65,420.00
- Broken foot awards – £12,900.00 and £65,710.00
Please feel free to explore our personal injury calculator for more information, or submit a contact form today, for free no-obligation advice and assistance.
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