Even straightforward broken cheekbone injuries can cause a great deal of distress and discomfort as even the most basic of human functions like eating and speaking is significantly reduced. Luckily though, it’s an injury that normally can be rectified with a good prognosis for the future.<\/p>\n
We’ll take a look at what you may be able to claim for if you have suffered a broken cheekbone injury and you want to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
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This is an example of an injury where a large proportion of the payout can come from the Special Damages side of things, which isn\u2019t something I can advise you on in relation to amounts because it is every case specific. <\/p>\n
Basically injury claims are formed from General Damages for the injury, and Special Damages for losses and expenses.<\/strong><\/p>\n The General Damages just covers the pain, suffering, and loss of amenity caused; but it\u2019s the Special Damages that cover the costs and losses of being injured in such a way. Things like lost earnings from time off work and care and assistance claims from friends and family.<\/p>\n Most jobs require a great deal of communication which can prove to be very hard indeed with a broken cheekbone!<\/p>\n But what we can do is have quick look at the official guidelines for cheekbone injury claims<\/strong> when it comes to just the General Damages side of things. This can help you to gauge how much a claim could be worth.<\/p>\n A quick but important note though \u2013 it\u2019s important to remember that the value of the claim is based on specialist medical evidence, and the information below if simply for guidance only.<\/p>\n