How Much Compensation For A Broken Arm

Broken arms are common injuries that can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. If the negligent actions of a third party caused your broken arm, you may be eligible to make a personal injury claim. In this guide, we will explain how compensation is calculated for successful claims and how you can claim it with the help of our experienced panel of solicitors.

Key Takeaways:

  • If another person’s actions caused your broken arm, you may be entitled to compensation.
  • The amount you are compensated depends on the extent of your injuries and financial losses.
  • You can claim compensation for all arm injuries including sprains, fractures or amputations. 
  • For your claim to be successful, it is important to prove the third party was liable for your accident and injuries.
  • Our experienced panel can build your case and help you claim compensation for your broken arm on a No Win No Fee basis.

To start a personal injury claim or to find out how much compensation for a broken arm you could be eligible to receive;

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Compensation Amounts For A Broken Arm

If you broke your arm in an accident that was not your fault, our panel want to help you claim compensation for your suffering.

In personal injury claims, compensation is split into two heads of claim: general damages and special damages. This is to ensure you are compensated for all your injuries and losses.

How Arm Injury Compensation Is Calculated

If your claim is successful, general damages may be awarded, compensating you for the physical and psychological injuries you suffered from.

The amount you are awarded could be calculated, using documents such as the report from an independent medical assessor and also the guidelines by the Judicial College (JCG). The JCG is a document that contains different kinds of injuries and illnesses accompanied by suggestive compensation brackets. The figures from the table below were taken from the JCG, except from the first entry.

Injury Compensation Notes
Severe Injuries and Significant Financial LossesUp to £1 million plus
The most severe and life threatening injuries will come under this bracket
Loss of Both Arms£293,850 to £366,100This left the injured person in a state of considerable helplessness.
Loss of One Arm£133,810 to £159,770This bracket is for an above elbow amputation. A stump may create problems with prosthesis resulting in an award at the higher end of the bracket. For an award at the lower end, the amputation will be through the elbow.
Severe Arm Injuries £117,360 to £159,770 Injuries are serious but fall short of amputation.
Arm Injuries Resulting in Permanent and Substantial Disablement £47,810 to £73,050Serious fractures to one or both forearms with significant permanent residual disability either functional or cosmetic.
Less Severe Arm Injury£23,430 to £47,810Significant disabilities but a substantial degree of recovery is expected.
Simple Fractures of the Forearm £8,060 to £23,430Fractures of the forearm
Less Severe Injuries (elbow)£19,100 to £39,070 Impairment of function but not involving major surgery or significant disability.
Wrist Injuries (b)£29,900 to £47,870 Injury resulting in permanent disability but some useful movement remains.
Severe Fractures to Fingers
Up to £44,840		This may result in partial amputations, deformity, impairment of grip, reduced mechanical function and disturbed sensation.

Claiming For Special Damages

If you suffered from an arm injury, you may also claim for special damages. This compensates you for any financial losses you suffered from after your injury such as:

  • Missed wages
  • Loss of work benefits such as holiday entitlement
  • Costs towards healthcare or travel
  • Costs towards special equipment to support you after your accident

You must provide evidence of your financial losses such as:

  • Bank statements
  • Payslips
  • Receipts
  • Bills

If you are struggling to obtain evidence, our panel can help you obtain it and figure out how much you should be compensated.

To find out how much compensation you could claim for your broken arm, contact us today.

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Am I Eligible To Make A Broken Arm Compensation Claim?

If you want to make a personal injury claim for your broken arm, our panel of solicitors can help you. However, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • You must have been owed a duty of care by the third party
  • The third party must have acted negligently, breaching this duty
  • This must have resulted in your arm injury

If the circumstances of your accident meet these criteria, start a personal injury claim with our experienced panel today to be compensated for your injuries and losses.

Common Causes Of Broken Arms

Below we are now going to look at the circumstances when you may be owed a duty of care and how this could be breached:

Road traffic accidents– all road users owe each other a duty of care to navigate the roads in a way that keeps road users safe from harm. To fulfil this duty they must abide by the appropriate rules found in the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code.

For example, you may be safely walking over a zebra crossing but a driver negligently failed to stop on time, driving into you. If this caused your broken forearm you may be eligible to claim.

Accidents in a public place– all occupiers of spaces open to the public must keep visitors reasonably safe as outlined in the Occupiers Liability Act 1957.

For example, you may be walking along a road and trip over uneven pavement. If this caused you to break your arm, you may be eligible to claim.

Accidents at work– all employers must take steps that are reasonable and practicable to protect the health, safety and welfare as outlined in the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

For example, you may be working up a ladder at work. If your employer failed to complete a safety check on it, and you fell off breaking your arm, you may be eligible to claim.

If someone else caused your broken arm, start a personal injury claim with our panel today.

Types Of Injuries You Can Claim For

Arm injuries can range from minimal damage to catastrophic damage. Regardless of the injury you sustained, you may be entitled to compensation if it was caused by the negligent actions of another.

Some examples of arm injuries you can claim compensation for include:

Wrist And Distal Radius Fractures

Wrist and distal radius fractures are some of the most common forms of arm injuries. Such injuries may require you to have your wrist in a cast or splint for several weeks however, the more serious injuries may require surgery and physiotherapy.

If you sustained an arm injury in an accident that was not your fault, contact our advisors to start your personal injury claim today.

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How To Start A Broken Arm Claim

If you want to start a personal injury claim for your broken arm, our panel of solicitors can help you do this. They are specialists in personal injury claims and can use their expertise to help you claim compensation.

Here is some key information and guidance on what you can do before the claim process begins.

Gathering Evidence And Proving Liability

Proving liability is a fundamental part of the claims process as it will determine the success of your claim. To prove liability, you must have evidence to prove that the third party is liable for your injuries, such as:

If you are struggling to obtain evidence, our panel can help you do this. Once all of the evidence has been collected, they can examine it to prove liability and build your case.

Time Limits To Make A Claim

Under the Limitation Act 1980, you typically have three years from the date of your accident to start your personal injury claim. 

However, there are exceptions; 

  • Lacks mental capacity, this is recognised under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. If a person does not have the mental capacity to pursue a personal injury claim, then the time limit is indefinitely paused. However, if the injured person regains mental capacity, they must start the claims process within three years.
  • Is under the age of eighteen. A minor cannot legally make their own claim. This means the time limit is paused. In order to make their own claim, they must be eighteen years of age and the time limit runs until their twenty first birthday.

When the time limit is paused, a responsible adult can apply to the courts to become a litigation friend so that they can pursue a claim on behalf of the injured party. 

How Long It Can Take For You To See A Compensation Pay out

The circumstances of all personal injury claims are different. As such we cannot give you a specific time frame for when you will receive a compensation pay out. 

However, our panel understands that you have encountered a lot of stress with your accident. Therefore, their aim is to work quickly and effectively, to ensure you have a successful outcome and you are compensated as soon as possible.

Finding The Right Solicitor For Your Case

If you want to claim for a broken arm, we recommend you start a personal injury claim with our experienced panel of solicitors. Here are some examples of how our panel are the right fit for your case:

  • They are specialists and experienced in personal injury claims
  • They can use their expertise to negotiate a settlement to avoid going to court
  • They can walk you through the claims process and build your case
  • They are able to assess your injuries and other losses to ensure your compensation is fair
  • They can explain key legal terms and documents

Considering No Win No Fee Claim Agreements

Our panel of solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you can claim with them through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). There are many benefits to claiming with a solicitor on a No Win No Fee basis:

  • You will make no upfront or ongoing payments to the solicitors for their services
  • If your claim is successful a small legally capped percentage of your compensation will be taken by the solicitor
  • If your claim is not successful, you do not have to pay for the solicitors services

To start a personal injury claim for your broken arm:

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We hope this helped you find out how much compensation for a broken arm you could claim.