If you have suffered an arm injury, our broken arm compensation calculator will allow you to see how much compensation you could receive. A compensation calculator provides an estimate of what your award could be if you make a successful personal injury claim.
Our guide covers all the essential bits of information you need to know about claiming broken arm compensation. This includes how compensation is calculated for successful claimants. We also look at who can make a personal injury claim and an explanation of the criteria you need to meet. Furthermore, we examine various causes of an arm injury.
Additionally, we discuss how to start a claim for broken arm compensation. Our guide concludes with a look at how one of the solicitors from our panel can help with your claim. We also explain how the type of No Win No Fee agreement they offer their services under can benefit you.
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- How Much Compensation Can I Claim For A Broken Arm?
- Am I Eligible To Claim For A Broken Arm?
- Common Causes Of A Broken Arm That Lead To Claims
- How To Start Your Broken Arm Claim
- Why Choose Our Panel Of Solicitors For Your Claim?
- More Information
How Much Compensation Can I Claim For A Broken Arm?
The amount of broken arm compensation you’ll receive will depend on your specific case, but the table below can be used as a guide. Aside from the first entry, the following compensation amounts use the guidelines set by the Judicial College, a resource that compiles possible compensation amounts for different injuries. These figures are provisional and may not be accurate for your claim.
| Type of Injury | Severity | Guideline Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple severe injuries and related expenses | A very severe arm injury, along with other injuries and special damages. | Up to £250,000 or more |
| Arm injuries | Severe: Injuries that do not lead to amputation but still lead to what is considered a non-functioning arm. | £117,36 to £159,770 |
| Permanent and Substantial Disabling Arm Injuries: Arm injuries leading to disability that do not recover. | £47,810 to £73,050 | |
| Less Severe: Arm injuries that were disabling but have since recovered. | £23,430 to £47,810 | |
| Fractures of the Forearm. | £8,060 to £23,430 | |
| Wrist injuries | Loss of wrist function. | £58,710 to £73,050 |
| Permanent disability that is significant. However, some useful movement remains. | £29,900 to £47,810 | |
| Less severe injuries causing some permanent disability, such as pain and stiffness. | £15,370 to £29,900 | |
| Elbow injuries | Less severe elbow injuries that cause impairment, but not a significant disability nor do they involve surgery. | £19,100 to £39,070 |
How We Calculate Compensation Amounts
At Compensation Calculator UK, we’re experts on calculating potential compensation for arm injury claims. The table above focuses on general damages. General damages are calculated based on the pain and suffering an accident has caused you.
This pain can be physical, psychological, or both. The more pain and distress your broken arm caused you, the more compensation you could receive. For example, if your prognosis involves a permanent disability, and your claim is successful, you will generally receive a higher amount than for a simple forearm fracture.
However, it’s important to remember that all cases are different. How much compensation you receive for a broken arm in the UK will depend on numerous factors like the ones laid out in this guide. If you would like to discuss how much compensation you could receive or how to use the broken arm compensation calculator, please get in touch.
Special Damages – How They Affect Your Payout
In addition to general damages, the majority of arm injury compensation claims will include special damages. Special damages are based on the financial losses you may have suffered following your accident. Some instances of special damages you could claim include:
- Loss of earnings if you were unable to return to work following your accident.
- At-home care.
- Assistance such as gardening or cleaning help while you recover.
- Prescriptions and medical expenses.
All instances of special damages will vary. The above are simply examples and may not apply to your case.
Get in touch today for help using our broken arm compensation calculator. We can also discuss what out of pocket expenses you can recover as part of your claim.
Am I Eligible To Claim For A Broken Arm?
If you suffered an arm injury, you may wonder under what circumstances you could launch a personal injury claim. Not all accidents can be turned into claims.
For a compensation claim to be valid, you must satisfy specific personal injury claims eligibility criteria. You will need evidence that proves:
- A duty of care was owed at the time of the accident. Upheld under law, a duty of care falls on both organisations and individuals. It means that those responsible must adhere to reasonable rules so that others are kept relatively safe.
- This duty needs to have been breached.
- Your injuries occurred because of this breach.
Duty of care can apply in various circumstances, such as in the workplace, on the road, and even in a public place. You can find more information on each of these instances below.
Speak with us to further discuss eligibility and using a broken arm compensation calculator.
Common Causes Of A Broken Arm That Lead To Claims
Breaking your arm can be annoying at best and debilitating at worst. Below are some of the most common causes of arm injuries:
- Operating heavy machinery.
- Manual handling and lifting objects without proper training or assistance.
- Tripping over an item.
- Slipping on a wet surface.
- Being involved in a road traffic accident.
However, you will need to prove that you sustained your injury in a situation in which you were owed a duty of care. We look at specific circumstances below.
Furthermore, the above list is not exhaustive. If you were involved in an accident that wasn’t mentioned here, don’t hesitate to reach out to our advisors to see if your claim is valid.
Road Traffic Accidents
If you suffered arm injuries due to a road traffic accident, you could be eligible to make a claim. Road users must ensure that they navigate in a safe and responsible manner to adhere to their duty of care. As part of this, they should comply with the Road Traffic Act 1988 and relevant rules and regulations outlined in the Highway Code.
Some rules all road users must adhere to include always paying attention to and staying at the designated speed limit, remaining focused while driving, and being free of distractions including phones. The same rules apply to cyclists. If someone breached their duty of care towards you by not obeying the above laws, it’s likely you can pursue a claim for your broken arm.
For example, if you are using the crossing but a driver’s failure to stop knocked you down and caused a severe arm injury, you could potentially make a pedestrian accident claim.
Accidents At Work
Sometimes, workplace injuries can’t be prevented. However, if you were involved in an accident that happened because your employer breached their duty of care, this could be grounds for a claim.
All employers have a duty of care towards their employees, as stated in the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. This means that employers must take reasonably practicable steps to ensure the safety of their workers. Some reasonable steps employers are expected to take to ensure a safe workplace include:
- Carrying out risk assessments on a regular basis.
- Providing employers with the relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Keeping up with maintenance checks and purchasing up-to-date equipment.
- Providing regular and relevant training to all employees.
For example, if you aren’t adequately trained in manual handling but must pick up and carry objects as part of your job duties, you could break your arm.
In some cases, you may be found at partial fault for an accident at work. This can be down to many factors, such as not wearing the personal protective equipment supplied to you or taking on a task you were not asked to do and are not trained on. You may still be eligible to make a broken arm compensation claim if you are partially responsible for an accident, though you will not receive as much compensation.
Accidents In A Public Place
In a public place, duty of care is assigned to the occupier of that area. This can be the local council, a cafe owner, or a supermarket owner or other individual or organisation responsible for that space. The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 states that the occupier must ensure the reasonable safety of lawful visitors to a premises.
Some of the ways an occupier can uphold their duty of care include maintaining equipment (if relevant), keeping the area they own in good condition, and using regular risk assessments to help identify hazards.
For example, if an occupier knows that a staircase they are responsible for has poor lighting and you fall down the stairs, breaking your arm because they did not take any steps to rectify the issue, you could have good grounds to seek compensation through a public liability claim.
If you broke your arm and believe it was due to occupier negligence in a public place, our advisors can let you know whether your claim is eligible.
How To Start Your Broken Arm Claim
The first thing to do when you have broken your arm in an accident is to seek medical attention. Document all tests you have done and receipts for any costs incurred. You can use these as evidence later on.
Once you feel ready to move forward (the sooner, the better due to the time limit – more on this below), reach out to a reputable personal injury claims information source like Compensation Calculator UK. This will allow you to see what you could receive by claiming compensation.
Our advisors will let you know if your claim is eligible to pursue and, if so, what you should do next.
Gather Supporting Evidence
As part of the steps you could take to support your personal injury compensation claim, you will need to collect compelling evidence that proves a breach of duty caused your broken arm.
Types of evidence that will support your broken arm claim include:
- Witness statements. Collect contact details of any witnesses who saw the accident happen if they are willing to provide a statement at a later date.
- Photos and videos of the accident scene, plus any objects that contributed to the accident.
- Evidence of workplace training (or lack of, if applicable).
- Medical records, both private and NHS.
- Receipts for public transport or other costs.
- Accident reports, such as from the police or a copy of the accident at work book.
How Long Do I Have To Start My Claim?
Under the Limitation Act 1980, you generally must pursue a personal injury claim within three years. This time limit begins on the date the accident happened.
There are some exceptions to this time limit. An advisor can discuss these with you. If your arm injury compensation claim is found to be valid and within the limitation period, our advisors connect you to one of the No Win No Fee solicitors from our panel who can help you through the personal injury claims process.
How Long It Takes To Get Broken Arm Compensation
Once a claim has begun, there’s no time limit on when it will settle. If there are issues regarding liability or insurance, the claims process can take longer. Items such as the strength of your evidence and how severe your injuries are could affect this.
Why Choose Our Panel Of Solicitors For Your Claim?
Our panel of expert solicitors have dealt with many types of personal injury claims, including broken arm compensation claims. Furthermore, our panel have many years of collective experience securing compensation for injured parties.
When you speak to a member of the advisory team for your free assessment, they will check your eligibility to claim, as well as provide other services such as calculate how much compensation you might be entitled to. Once your claim has been deemed valid, you will then go through the process of being connected to one of our solicitors.
Your solicitor will help you with every aspect of your claim like gathering evidence, liaising with the defendant (the person or company you are claiming against), and tracking down medical reports. Plus, you can remove some of the stress of making a claim by taking a step back and letting an expert do the main work. By choosing to go with our panel of solicitors, you can feel confident that you’re in the right hands.
Finally, the solicitors on our panel operate on a No Win No Fee basis under a type of arrangement known as a Conditional Fee Agreement. This means that:
- You won’t need to pay for your solicitor’s services when they agree to take on your case or as it progresses.
- Also, you won’t pay for the work your solicitor has done on it should it not succeed.
- In fact, you only pay your solicitor if you claim compensation successfully. This will be taken as a success fee from the compensation awarded to you. Furthermore, it is a set percentage that is subject to a legislative cap.
More Information
We hope our guide has provided you with the information you need regarding all aspects of using a broken arm compensation calculator and the claims process in general. If you think your claim falls in one of the relevant categories, get in contact today by:
- Calling our advisors on 0800 408 7826.
- Fill in our contact form.
- Select the live chat option below.
Learn more about making a compensation claim with a few more helpful guides from across our site:
- Learn about claiming for a farm accident if you are an employee who sustained agricultural injuries in an accident at work.
- Use our train accident compensation calculator if you sustained injuries at a station or whilst riding a train.
- Read some FAQs about making a personal injury claim.
Here are a few external links you might find useful:
NHS.UK – Read about the symptoms of a broken arm.
GOV.UK – learn how to request CCTV footage of yourself.
GOV.UK – find out if you are eligible for Statutory Sick Pay.
Thank you for reading our guide about arm injuries and using a broken arm compensation calculator. Please get in touch for any further help about the personal injury claims process.