Broken Cheekbone Compensation Calculator

To successfully pursue a broken cheekbone compensation claim, you must be able to prove that another person or party’s negligent actions directly caused you to suffer an injury. Suffering a broken cheekbone is a painful injury and can even cause the individual to sustain facial deformities, depending on the accident they were involved in. As a result, it’s vital that you utilise the help of a solicitor to ensure you get the compensation you deserve for your facial injury. Make use of our broken cheekbone compensation calculator by working with our panel of solicitors who are highly experienced in personal injury claims.

Here at Compensation Calculator UK, our advisors are on standby to answer any questions you may have. This includes explaining how the claims process works in plain, jargon-free language and what you can expect if you are represented by an expert solicitor from our panel. Every one of the solicitors making up our panel believes in accessible legal help, and that’s why they offer their services on No Win No Fee terms. Here at Compensation Calculator UK, our panel is backed by decades of collective experience and expertise.

If you would like to discover more about why our panel might be the right fit for you, get in touch using the contact details listed in this guide.

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1. Broken Cheekbone Compensation Calculator
2. How Is The Broken Cheekbone Compensation Amount Determined?
3. Can I Claim For Financial Losses As Part Of My Broken Cheekbone Compensation?
4. Am I Able To Claim Compensation For A Broken Cheekbone?
5. What Will I Need To Bring A Broken Cheekbone Compensation Claim?
6. Why Claim For A Broken Cheekbone With Compensation Calculator UK?
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Broken Cheekbone Compensation Calculator

We provide a broken cheekbone compensation calculator to help you understand how a successful personal injury claim might be valued. This tool is completely free and draws its figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Our panel of solicitors often refer to this publication because it lists injury types, severities, and suggested compensation brackets.

This information is useful when valuing general damages, a head of claim that compensates for the pain and suffering you have experienced, as well as any reduction in the quality of life resulting from the cheekbone fracture. It’s important to note that general damages will account for any psychological distress you have experienced, such as anxiety related to noticeable cosmetic changes in your appearance.

Please read the table below, which contains several figures sourced from the JCG. We would like you to be aware that the first entry is a combination of general damages and financial losses and therefore does not come from the guidelines. As with our compensation calculator, this table should be used for guidance only.

INJURY	COMPENSATION BRACKETS	NOTES
Multiple Severe Injuries With Special Damages	Up to £250,000+	Multiple severe injuries with special damages including lost wages, private medical expenses for cosmetic procedures, and travel expenses.
Facial Disfigurement - Very Severe Scarring	£36,340 to £118,790	The bracket covers young claimants who have suffered severe disfigurement coupled with a severe psychological reaction.
Facial Disfigurement - Less Severe Scarring	£21,920 to £59,090	This level of award covers substantial disfigurement and a significant psychological reaction.
Face - Fractures of Jaws (i)	£37,210 to £55,570	The injured claimant will have suffered very serious multiple fractures and subsequently needed prolonged treatment.
Face - Front Facial Bones	£29,060 to £44,840	The injured person will have suffered injuries that separate part or all of the midfacial bones from the base of the skull.
Face - Multiple Fractures of Facial Bones	£18,180 to £29,220	Some type of facial deformity that is permanent in nature.
Face - Fractures of Nose or Nasal Complex (i)	£12,990 to £28,220	This level of award covers multiple or serious fractures that require a number of operations.
Face - Fractures of Cheekbones (i)	£12,450 to £19,260	Serious fractures that necessitate surgery and result in lasting consequences such as paraesthesia in the cheeks.
Face - Fractures of Cheekbones (ii)	£5,310 to £7,880	The injured individual will have sustained a simple fracture, necessitating some reconstructive surgery.
Face - Fractures of Cheekbones (iii)	£2,830 to £3,650	The injured person will have suffered a simple fracture of cheekbone for which no surgery is required.

If you would like to learn more about using our broken cheekbone compensation calculator, please get in touch with our advisory team today.

How Is The Broken Cheekbone Compensation Amount Determined?

The broken cheekbone compensation amount is determined by factors relevant to each case, such as the severity of the fracture, whether it affects your ability to eat, and the presence of any permanent facial disfigurement.

Please find below what the influential factors are in relation to broken cheekbone compensation:

• The type of injury and its severity, such as whether it is a simple break or a comminuted fracture
• The length of recovery
• How your quality of life is affected. Depending on the severity of the break, you may have impaired vision or difficulties with eating and talking
• Any psychological damage, ranging from loss of confidence to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• If you underwent surgery to address bone displacement or persisting issues with chewing
• Whether the break has left you with facial disfigurement, deformity, or permanent scarring
• If you will experience pain and suffering at a future point, or have an increased risk of arthritis

If you would like a deep dive into the factors that can influence the amount of broken cheekbone compensation that may be awarded, please get in touch with an advisor.

Can I Claim For Financial Losses As Part Of My Broken Cheekbone Compensation?

Yes, you can claim for financial losses as part of your broken cheekbone compensation under a head of claim called special damages, provided they directly result from the injuries you sustained.

Below, we’ve included several examples of some financial losses often associated with cheekbone fractures.

Loss Of Earnings

Depending on the severity of your cheekbone injury, you may need to take a significant amount of time off work. For instance, if you have multiple facial fractures, this may mean you are unable to wear the protective safety equipment required by your employer. You can be compensated for lost wages and missed bonuses.

Future Lost Income

If you suffered permanent nerve damage or have other long-term issues because of a cheekbone fracture, you may be unable to return to work at the same capacity (if at all). In this scenario, you can claim compensation for future income losses and pension contributions.

Medical Expenses

Broken cheekbones are often associated with facial disfigurement, chronic pain, and functional limitations. However, private surgery and cosmetic procedures to facilitate bone healing or address visible scarring can lead to mounting medical expenses. You may be able to recover these costs and prescription payments.

Care Costs

Severe cheekbone fractures, such as shattered bones requiring reconstruction, may mean you need access to ongoing care. This may include support from maxillofacial specialists and occupational therapists, as well as dedicated care from professionals or loved ones. Special damages can account for any losses you have incurred from receiving care for the fracture.

Cost Of Travel

Monitoring broken cheekbones often requires frequent visits to specialist clinics or hospital, resulting in steadily increasing travel expenses. You can recover the cost of using public transport, paying for parking fees, or travelling by taxi.

Miscellaneous Expenses

Other out-of-pocket expenses can also add up quickly, such as missed, nonrefundable holidays and damage to personal belongings.

In order to qualify for special damages, you will need to prove the financial losses you incurred because of the facial fracture. You can do so by providing your solicitor with evidence in the form of payslips, invoices, and receipts.

Do you want to know more about special damages and what losses you might be able to recover in your particular circumstances? Call today and get further guidance on how to make use of our broken cheekbone compensation calculator.

Am I Able To Claim Compensation For A Broken Cheekbone?

You may be able to claim compensation for a broken cheekbone if you were injured because a third party, such as an employer or a business, failed to protect your health and safety.

Certain people and organisations have a legal responsibility to owe individuals a duty of care. This translates as taking reasonable steps to safeguard you from harm. If the party responsible for your safety fails to meet its legal obligations and you suffer an injury, you might be eligible to pursue a broken cheekbone compensation claim.

Please have a look at some examples below of when claims can be made:

Road Traffic Accidents

All road users owe one another a duty of care to use the roads safely. The following scenario might lead to various serious fractures:

• While riding your bike to work, you are struck by a drink driver who veers into the bike lane. This leaves you with multiple severe injuries to your face, including a broken cheekbone and extensive scarring.

Whether you suffered a broken cheekbone as a passenger, motorist, or pedestrian, find out about claiming with our guide on using road traffic accident compensation calculators.

Accidents At Work

Employers have a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of their employees while they complete workplace duties. Your employer may be negligent, for example, if:

• You are not given adequate training for using power tools, leading you to sustain multiple fractures to your cheekbone when it strikes your face due to improper technique.

You can get more guidance on pursuing a claim as an employer by reading through our guide on accident at work compensation calculators.

Public Places

A person or company in control of a public space, also known as the occupier, must take practical steps to ensure your reasonable safety. An occupier might negligently cause an injury if:

• Supermarket staff fail to place a wet floor sign after a spill, causing you to slip. The heavy fall causes you to fracture your nose and cheekbone.

Our guide to using a public liability compensation calculator provides more details on the legal process for these types of claims.

Criminal Injuries

If you suffered a broken cheekbone as a result of a violent crime in the UK, for example, you were assaulted, you may be able to claim compensation through an organisation called the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). This is a government-funded executive agency that compensates victims of violent crime in Great Britain who meet specific eligibility requirements.

Use our criminal injuries compensation calculator guide to learn more.

We can assess the eligibility of your broken cheekbone compensation claim during a free consultation. Ring us today to speak to an advisor.

What Will I Need To Bring A Broken Cheekbone Compensation Claim?

To bring a broken cheekbone compensation claim, you will need to gather plenty of evidence and adhere to the legal time limit.

We break down both these elements in detail below:

How Can I Prove Fault For A Broken Cheekbone?

To prove fault for a broken cheekbone, you must be able to supply evidence that shows a third party’s negligent actions directly caused your fracture. This can include video footage of the incident itself and a copy of the accident book. You can further bolster your personal injury claim by using your medical records, which can include imaging scans detailing the extent of the fracture and documents outlining the treatment you require.

For more information, please head over to our guide on using evidence in personal injury claims.

How Long After Breaking My Cheekbone Can I Claim?

The length of time after breaking your cheekbone you have to start a claim is 3 years from the date you suffered the injury, as per the Limitation Act 1980. This 3-year window is called the limitation period.

However, some people are exempt from this timeframe due to their specific circumstances. To find out more, read our guide on the personal injury limitation period. 

Are you unsure whether your broken cheekbone claim falls within the legal time limit? Connect with an advisor to discuss this during a free consultation.

Claiming For A Broken Cheekbone On A No Win No Fee Basis

You can claim on No Win No Fee terms under a Conditional Fee Agreement with our panel at Compensation Calculator UK.

A CFA means:

• No solicitor service fees to pay if your broken cheekbone claim fails
• No solicitor service fees to pay while your claim is ongoing
• No upfront solicitor service fees to pay

In the event that your broken cheekbone claim wins, you will pay something called a success fee. It’s important to note that the success fee is quite small as it is subject to a legal cap set by the Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013. This means you can seek expert legal representation from our panel with confidence that you will receive the bulk of your compensation.

Are you looking for legal representation that genuinely cares about the outcome of your claim and strives to prioritise your health during the claims process? Compensation Calculator UK might be the right fit for you.

Why Claim For A Broken Cheekbone With Compensation Calculator UK?

If you claim for a broken cheekbone with Compensation Calculator UK, you will have access to our panel of expert personal injury solicitors and their decades of collective experience in guiding claimants through the legal process.

Please find below some examples of the support our panel offers to clients:

• Gather evidence on your behalf, such as X-ray scans and photographs of any visible damage resulting from the cheekbone break, to strengthen your claim
• Recommend rehabilitative specialists experienced with treating facial fractures, including those to the cheekbone
• Foster an environment that is client-focused so that you receive a tailored service during the claims process
• Translate the legal jargon and clearly explain how legislation works so you can make informed decisions about your broken cheekbone claim
• Fight for the highest possible compensation for your particular circumstance and make sure it accurately reflects the long-term physical, psychological, and financial impact of the fracture

Contact Our Advisors To Begin

At Compensation Calculator UK, our panel is committed to providing comprehensive support to every one of their clients. If you’re interested in finding out more about their services or would like to learn how to use our broken cheekbone compensation calculator, please reach out today:

• Call for free on 0800 408 7826
• Contact us online
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Learn More

Some more guides by us:

• Read our guide on broken nose compensation.
• Take a look at our guide on broken jaw compensation.
• Head over to our guide on broken eye socket compensation.

External resources:

• Find out how to request CCTV footage of yourself – GOV.UK.
• Check the eligibility requirements to receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – GOV.UK.
• Learn about facial fractures – NHS.UK.

Thank you for taking the time to read about our broken cheekbone compensation calculator.