A broken jaw = ouch! Even in the most minor of cases it can cause a whole world of pain and inconvenience.
Not being able to eat, talk, work, or sleep comfortably has a real impact on a victim’s life. So if you have sustained a jaw fracture injury and you would like to know more about how we can help you win your personal injury claim, read on!
It’s not just about the pain
You of course can claim for the pain and general suffering which is known as General Damages – but on top of that you can claim for Special Damages which is for the losses and expenses caused as a result of the accident.
How the overall claim is valued is based on things like:
- How long the injury lasts for
- Whether you required pins and plates fitted
- How many operations required (if any)
- The impact on your ability to speak and eat
- Lost earnings from time off work
- Care and assistance claims from people who have had to help you – which could be a lot if you need someone to talk for you!
- Future problems
The idea behind making a claim is that all bases are covered, so however the injury has affected you should be taken in to account. We prove all this with expert medical evidence that we sort out for you.
How much is a broken jaw injury claim worth?
It is all based on medical evidence and your individual losses but we can take a look at official guidelines for a bit of assistance as to how much you could expect to receive:
- Simple fracture resulting in immobilisation but full recovery achieved: £4,600 to £6,250
- Serious fractures with permanent consequences like difficulty opening the mouth: £12,850 to £21,800
- Very serious multiple fractures leading to permanent consequences such as pain when using the mouth and the risk of joint problems: £21,800 to £32,500
The above is just for the injury alone – losses and expenses can then be claimed on top.
