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Rotator cuff injuries can cause a range of different challenges in your everyday life. These types of injuries can prevent you from driving, carrying out daily duties, and can even stop you from being capable of working. Whether you suffered a rotator injury whilst using the roads, in an accident at work or a public place accident, we are here to help. Our rotator cuff injury compensation calculator can help to provide an estimate of how much compensation you could receive in a successful claim, but our comprehensive guide explores how compensation is calculated and what you need to get started with your own claim.
The solicitors on our panel are committed to putting clients at the centre of everything they do. From helping you gather evidence to working alongside you to create a recovery plan, they will work tirelessly on your behalf. These types of injuries can oftentimes be made worse by financial distress, especially if you’ve been left unable to work. At a time when rehabilitation should be your main focus, you shouldn’t have to face these money worries alone. With the right support, you can claim a personal injury settlement that accurately reflects the impacts of your injury, and although compensation cannot undo the harm done, it can offer support and help you take the next steps in the aftermath.
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If you’d like a free case check, please get in touch with our advisors today using the details below:
- Calling us for free on 0800 408 7826
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Rotator Cuff Injury Compensation Calculator
- How Is Rotator Cuff Injury Compensation Valued?
- Can Compensation For A Rotator Cuff Injury Cover Other Damages?
- Examples Of Accidents Leading To An Injured Rotator Cuff
- What Will I Need To Claim Rotator Cuff Injury Compensation?
- No Win No Fee Rotator Cuff Injury Compensation Claims
- Learn More
Rotator Cuff Injury Compensation Calculator
You can use our rotator cuff injury compensation calculator to get a better idea of how much compensation you might receive in a successful claim. Additionally, you can look to our table below, which uses figures taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) which we discuss in further detail below.
Please be aware that these are guidelines only, and not a guarantee of compensation. The top entry has also not been taken from the JCG.
| Injury | Severity | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries + Special Damages | Various severe injuries as well as special damages such as professional care costs, loss of earnings or medical expenses. | Up to £250,000+ |
| Neck Injuries | Severe (iii) - severe damage to soft tissues | £55,500 to £68,330 |
| Shoulder Injury | Severe - Associated neck pains and damage to brachial plexus | £23,430 to £58,610 |
| Shoulder Injury | Serious - . Cases of rotator cuff injury with persisting symptoms after surgery will usually fall within this bracket. | £15,580 to £23,430 |
| Shoulder Injury | Moderate - frozen shoulder with limited movement and discomfort | £9,630 to £15,580 |
| Shoulder Injury | Minor (i) - soft tissue injury to shoulder with recovery in under 2 years | £5,310 to £9,630 |
| Shoulder Injury | Minor (iii) - soft tissue injury to shoulder with recovery within 3 months | Up to £2,990 |
| Shoulder Injury | Fracture of Clavicle - the extent of the fracture as well as the level of disability will be considered | £6,280 to £14,940 |
How Is Rotator Cuff Injury Compensation Valued?
Rotator cuff injury compensation can be valued by considering the two heads of loss that can be included in your payout. These are called general and special damages, which both aim to compensate you for different impacts of your rotator cuff injury.
General damages are compensation concerned with the physical and mental harm caused by your injuries. This head of loss considers the amount of pain, suffering and any impact on your ability to complete daily activities.
It can be calculated by professionals considering similar previous claims, and making reference to frameworks such as the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This document outlines brackets of compensation for injury types, and can help to provide an estimate to professionals.
To learn more about how rotator cuff is valued, contact us today. Our advisors can discuss this in further depth with you.
Can Compensation For A Rotator Cuff Injury Cover Other Damages?
Yes, compensation in rotator cuff claims can also cover financial damages; otherwise called special damages which we briefly discussed above.
These economic losses can be valued and form part of your compensation payout, provided that you hold evidence which demonstrates these losses. Evidence might include payslips to show lost earnings, invoices to highlight expenses or bank statements.
Below, we discuss examples of special damages, and how they can help offer support following your rotator cuff injury:
Lost Income
If you have lost earnings as a result of your injuries, these can be calculated within special damages. This can include pension contributions, missed bonuses and lost income.
Future Loss Of Earnings
An award for lost future earnings can potentially arise in claims where you have suffered a life-changing injury. Typically, these types of injuries can permanently impact your ability to perform in your old role. In these situations, professionals can refer to earnings you would’ve earned had your injury not occurred, and these lost future earnings can form part of special damages.
Medical Costs
Medical expenses such as reconstructive surgeries, prescription costs or treatments that mightn’t be available on the NHS can also be valued within special damages.
Cost Of Care
Whether professional, or gratuitous, costs of care can be a big expense. Especially if you require daily care, or a family member has had to take time off work to help provide you with care.
Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy or physical therapy could really aid in your recovery after suffering a rotator cuff injury. These expenses can form part of your special damages.
Adaptations To Home Or Car
If you needed changes made to your home due to your injury, these expenses can be factored into special damages.
Travel Expenses
Costs of travel such as taxis or mobility-friendly transport can also be expensive. If you keep a hold of receipts to show these expenses, they could be valued within special damages.
For an estimate of how much you could receive, you can use our rotator cuff injury compensation calculator; or alternatively, you can get in touch with one of our advisors today who will be happy to explore this with you.
Examples Of Accidents Leading To An Injured Rotator Cuff
A rotator cuff injury can occur on the roads in an accident, in a workplace incident or even out in public. Below, we explore what legislation provides you a framework to make a claim, if you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligent actions. We also discuss some illustrative examples of how these injuries can be sustained:
Road Traffic Accidents
Whilst on the roads, all users owe one another a duty of care to operate on the roads in a way which avoids causing harm to others. They can uphold this duty of care by adhering to both the Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act 1988.
A road traffic accident might lead to a rotator cuff injury if, for example:
- A driver is speeding, when they collide with the side of your car. This t-bone accident causes direct trauma to the shoulder, causing you a rotator cuff injury.
- You are approaching a zebra crossing, and as you cross the road, a car fails to stop. They strike you, causing immediate impact to your shoulder and back. Following this, you suffer a rotator cuff injury, and a back injury.
Accidents At Work
At work, your employer owes you a duty of care to take all reasonable steps to ensure your safety and wellbeing. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, your employer must do all that is reasonable to uphold safety; including providing adequate Personal Protective Equipment where needed, and regularly performing maintenance on machinery.
Accidents at work which may lead to an injured rotator cuff could be if:
- Your employer failed to provide you with adequate manual handling training, and instructed you to lift heavy stock. You pick the boxes up, using a sudden jerky motion which tears the tendons in your shoulder. You then have to take 6 months off work to recover.
- There are trailing wires in your office, and your employer has not covered these up with cable protectors. As a result, your foot becomes trapped and you fall, landing on your extended arm. Your shoulder takes the impact, placing a sudden force on the shoulder joint, causing you to suffer a rotator cuff injury.
Public Place Accidents
As per the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, all visitors are owed a duty of care that the person or organisation responsible for the premises shall ensure their reasonable safety. This includes performing regular risk assessments and maintenance to prevent injury.
A public place accident can result in a rotator cuff injury if:
- You are in a supermarket where a spillage has happened on an aisle. The shop workers have failed to cordon off the area, and have not placed a wet floor sign near the spillage. As a result, you slip, trip and fall resulting in a traumatic tear.
- As you are walking past a construction site, you are struck by a falling tool. This lands directly on your arm, causing immediate trauma and a rotator cuff injury.
These examples are by no means exhaustive, so if you’d like to discuss your own rotator cuff injury claim, get in touch with us today. With this said, you can use our rotator cuff injury compensation calculator to provide an idea of the type of payout you could be eligible for.
What Will I Need To Claim Rotator Cuff Injury Compensation?
You will need to ensure your claim is started within the limitation period, as well as needing evidence to claim rotator cuff injury compensation. As per the Limitation Act 1980, most compensation claims must be brought within 3 years following the date of the accident. Exceptions do apply for certain claimants, which you can read more about in our limitation period guide.
As we mentioned, you will need evidence that proves how someone else’s negligent actions led to your rotator cuff injury; this could include medical records, CCTV or dashcam footage or details of witnesses so we can later gather a witness statement. Again, you can read more about this in our evidence guide; alternatively, you can get in touch with our advisors to discuss this in further depth today. In addition to this, you can use our rotator cuff injury compensation calculator to provide an estimate of how much compensation you might receive in a successful claim.
No Win No Fee Rotator Cuff Injury Compensation Claims
Our panel of solicitors here at Compensation Calculator UK work on a No Win No Fee basis, through the use of a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Under a CFA, there would be no payments needed for a solicitor from our panel to begin working on your claim. In addition to this, you wouldn’t have to pay for them to continue work on your claim, and most vitally you’d have no service fees for their work if your claim were to fail. At the end of a successful claim, you will pay a ‘success fee’ to the solicitor. This ‘success fee’ is a legally capped percentage of your compensation.
Moreover, by working with a solicitor from our panel, you can expect:
- Advising you with free advice, support and guidance throughout the entire claim process
- Handling the shoulder injury compensation claim process on your behalf to ensure you can focus on your recovery
- Advocating on your behalf to achieve a fair settlement
- Explaining how your compensation is calculated
This isn’t all that our panel of solicitors could do for you; to learn more, get in touch with our advisors using the details below.
Contact Compensation Calculator UK’s Advisors
To be connected with one of our shoulder injury claim specialists on our panel, you can reach our advisory team by:
- Calling us for free on 0800 408 7826
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Learn More
Why not read our other guides about:
- Use our broken arm compensation calculator
- How to make a holiday accident claim
- Use our soft tissue settlement calculator
Helpful External Resources
- NHS advice around rotator cuff injuries
- Information about nerve peripheral neuropathy from the NHS
- How to manage a return to work from the Health and Safety Executive
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