We can claim compensation for a worker who has broken their collar bone. We can also claim if you have broken your collar bone in a shop or other public place. Catherine Smith has experience in suing for broken collar bone accidents. She introduces our service in this video.

Read more about broken collar bone accidents below, or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us can I sue a supermarket or employer for a broken collar bone?

Broken Collar Bone Compensation

The collar bone (clavicle) is the bone that is broken most regularly in the human body, with fractured clavicles accounting for between 5-10% of all fractures recorded each year. The collar bone supports and provides strength to the shoulder joint, linking the main shoulder bone to the breast bone. Most broken collar bone injuries heal of their own accord in around 6-8 weeks, requiring only the assistance of a figure-8 sling / brace to keep the clavicle and shoulder aligned. In the rarer, more severe cases of an open fracture, where the bone has broken through the skin, surgery will be required. This usually involves the insertion of pins, plates or screws to provide the necessary stability during the longer healing process. Surgery is also normally required when the collar bone has been fractured in multiple locations, or has sutained crush injuries. Invariably a broken collar bone will be extremely painful, and is likely to cause sleeping difficulties and weakening of the muscles due to immobility.

Broken Collar Bone Accidents At Supermarkets, During Activities & In Public Places

Fractured collar bones are most common among those aged under 20, whose bones have yet to fully develop. Older adults are also disproportionately affected, as the strength of bones in the body deteriorates over time. Sports such as horse riding and skiing are particularly risky, as they regularly involve heavy falls. Riding school and ski centres must therefore take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their visitors. Falls resulting in broken collar bones can occur in almost any context, from a trip over a crate in a supermarket to a slip on an icy pavement. Bicycle accidents also regularly cause broken collar bones, as a falling cyclist will normally hit the ground shoulder first. Children need special protection due to the weakness of their bones. Schools for example must ensure their premises are free from tripping hazards, and provide effective monitoring of contact sports.

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Typical Causes Of Broken Collar Bones At Work

Broken collar bones are usually the result of blunt trauma to the shoulder following heavy impact with a hard surface. When a person is falling it is a natural instinct to stretch out the arms to break the landing. Otherwise the impact of a fall is commonly sustained at the point of the shoulder. In both incidences the collar bone may be damaged. Any profession that has a high incidence of falls will have a similarly high incidence of broken collar bone injuries, especially construction, factory and warehouse work. Falls down flights of stairs and slips on wet floors may also cause collar bone fractures, and risks therefore exist in almost every industry. Workers may furthermore be struck on the shoulder by an object falling from height, or may become trapped between two heavy objects, such as a forklift truck and pallet. Often these injuries will be the fault of a fellow employee (for which an employer will ultimately be responsible under the principle of 'vicarious liability'), or the result of an employer's failure to provide workers with appropriate personal protective equipment.

How Much Compensation For A Broken Collar Bone?

Those injured by broken collar bones will be faced with limited mobility for an extended period. No manual handling tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling should be attempted until a fracture as fully healed. Both writing and typing may be temporarily impossible. For workers this may mean months off work or transfer to other less physical duties. Therefore, when our personal injury lawyers are asked; can I claim compensation for a broken collar bone? The answer is usually yes if the accident took place less than 3 years ago.Where an injury has been caused by the negligence of an employer or recklessness of a co-worker, an injured person may seek 'special' damages for loss of earnings and other expenses such as the cost of medical treatment. 'General' damages are intended to compensate an injured person for their pain and suffering. Clients often want to know; how much compensation is paid for a broken collar bone? The answer is that for a broken collar bone compensation usually ranges between £3,250 and £7,750, depending on the severity of the fracture, and any residual complications.

Bartletts Solicitors are specialists in the field of broken collar bone compensation claims. We work on a no win no fee basis meaning if you win your case you keep 100% of damages awarded, and if you lose you do not pay a penny.