How Much Compensation For A Wrist Injury?

Compensation for a wrist injury may include two heads of claim. General damages are always awarded in successful compensation claims of this nature. These cover the suffering and pain related to your injury. This may apply to your potential future suffering in more serious cases.

When calculating general damages, legal professionals may use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). These are compensation guideline brackets that are paired with various types and severities of injury.

It is important to consider that these figures do not give any guarantee of the compensation that you may be entitled to. Each case is individually assessed, based on the specific impact that you have experienced due to injury.

You can use these as figures as guidelines. However, there is also an option to contact our advisors for a free case assessment. By giving them the chance to ask questions about the full impact of your injuries, they can provide a tailored estimate of your compensation.

Type of Injury	Severity	Compensation Bracket	Notes
Multiple injuries with financial losses	Severe	Up to £1,000,000+	Multiple injuries with the associated losses, such as lost income
Wrist Injury	Complete loss of function	£58,710 to £73,050	Injury may require a arthodesis
	Permanent disability	£29,900 to £47,810	There may still be some mobility
	Less severe	£15,370 to £29,900	A degree of stiffness or pain may remain
	Fracture with near or completely full recovery	£7,420 to £12,630	Recovery may take longer than 12 months
	Uncomplicated Colles fracture	In the region of £9,070	Uncomplicated Colles fracture

In addition, you may be eligible to claim special damages. This allows you to recover the costs associated with your injuries. Examples of what you could be compensated for include:

Medical expenses
Travel costs to and from medical appointments
The cost of adjustments made to your home
Care costs (either provided by a professional care worker or a family member/loved one)

If you have any questions about wrist injury compensation amounts, please do not hesitate to contact an advisor. You can discuss the details of your compensation claim and find out what costs you could recover.

Who Can Make A Wrist Injury Claim?

We explain the duty of care by examining three core areas: employer’s liability (EL), public liability (PL) and road traffic accidents (RTAs).

Beginning with the scenario of an accident at work, The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 applies a duty of care on employers. This is aimed at maintaining the safety and wellbeing of all members of the workforce. Yet a workplace accident caused through negligence conflicts with this, hence the potential for subsequent legal action. A wrist injury could be caused by repetitive strain that a manager has been aware of but failed to take any action to resolve.

Next, we come to accidents in public places. The Occupier’s Liability Act 1957 places liability on those who occupy areas that the public can use. Legislation such as this is there to protect the public from any unnecessary harm. But of course, these situations still arise. A possible example here could see your slip on a wet floor in a restaurant with no warning signs causing a wrist injury as you put it out to break your fall.

And so we come to road traffic accidents. The Highway Code’s duty of care is applicable to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians; anyone who uses the road at any time. But what if you’re in a crash which sees you break your wrist? Or perhaps your wrist is crushed from the impact of a collision that knocks you off your motorbike? And don’t rule out a multiple injury claim either, which could be possible if you suffer multiple injuries.

Any of these could result in you receiving compensation for a wrist injury claim. Dial us up on our number above to find out more.

What Is A Wrist Injury?

eAny impact to the wrist which results in a sprain or fracture could represent a wrist injury. Sudden excessive force on the wrist itself or the 8 small bones which make it up could easily lead to injury. When this happens, you could experience symptoms such as severe pain, bleeding, instability within the wrist and limited range of movement. There may also be bruising, swelling and tenderness around the bone in question. Severe cases could even see the bone sticking through the skin.

Many wrist injuries tend to only require minor treatment and a recovery window of several weeks at most. But a more serious fracture could potentially require surgery to ensure 100% healing. This could then require you to avoid certain activities (including work) for several months. And if there’s any nerve damage, this could require even more extensive medical treatment. We explain the criteria for being able to make a valid claim for compensation further on in this guide. In the meantime, contact our team if you have any questions.

Wrist Injury No Win No Fee Cases

No Win No Fee agreements or Conditional Fee Agreements are designed so that the claimant is not required to have any fees to pay a solicitor to start their case. A solicitor is not a legal requirement for a compensation claim. However many claimants prefer to have a solicitor pursue their case for them. Working with a No Win No Fee solicitor means they only receive payment if your case wins. In other words, if you don’t receive compensation, they don’t receive payment. So, it’s in their best interest to go above and beyond to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Where Are Useful Personal Injury Lawyers?

The best suited personal injury lawyer for your case could be located anywhere in the country. These range from years of working at the height of the law industry to specialising with wrist injury claims. Preferably, they should also demonstrate many examples of successful case outcomes pertaining specifically to this very injury. We also recommend looking at what their clients say in reviews of their legal representation services. Their usefulness could therefore be down to turnaround, commitment and communication. If they meet all of these needs, they might be able to achieve compensation for your wrist injury claim. Get in touch with our friendly team for a further breakdown of this topic.

Our Advisors Can Begin Your Wrist Injury Claim

We’re always ready to handle cases such as your compensation for a wrist injury claim. And there’s no time like the present to get things moving. If you want to contact our team, simply telephone 0800 408 7826, complete the online form or utilise our 24/7 Live Chat option. Note that it’s not mandatory for you to proceed with a claim just because you’re speaking with our specialists.

FAQs

How much compensation could I receive for my wrist injury claim?

The payout could range from £3,310 to £56,180. But this may be in relation to the severity and nature of the injury in question. This figure would not include any financial losses.

Could I claim if I sprain my wrist?

Yes, so long as you can prove that the sprain was the result of negligence via a duty of care breach.

If I injure my wrist via a sports accident, could I claim?

This is a grey area due to the legal complications for sports injuries. But if it occurs in totally avoidable circumstances you could potentially file a claim.

When could I make my claim?

You could make a claim at any time, so long as it’s within 3 years. There are exceptions to this. We advise speaking to our advisors for more information.

Informative Wrist Injury Reading Materials

This guide has presented plenty of useful facts and explanations relating to compensation for a wrist injury claim. Yet we also recognise that you may wish to know more about the subject. That’s why we have these links below to provide you with additional information.

The NHS has a page which focuses primarily on wrist injuries.

You may also wish to read the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 in full.

Check out more of our personal injury claims guides below:

Written by RM

Checked by SA.

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