We are personal injury solicitors specialising in claiming compensation for clients with fractures & breaks. Stephen Morse has experience with these types of injuries, and introduces our services in this short video.

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Fracture Injury Compensation Awards

Compensation awards from fractures depend in large part on the ongoing level of disability caused. A severe neck fracture will lead to compensation awards ranging from £16,000 to £21,000, while a similar fracture to the back will lead to awards ranging from £24,750 to £44,500. In both cases the fracture injury will have associated, permanent consequences. Extensive fractures of the pelvis can lead to substantial residual disabilities, such as loss of sexual function, and awards will range from £50,000 to £83,500. Compensation awards for fractures to limbs such as elbows, wrists and hands will depend on whether the fracture is complicated or uncomplicated. Where a full recovery is made awards for these types of fractures will rarely exceed £8,000. A serious arm fracture where there is residual disability will result in compensation awards ranging from £25,000 to £38,250. Awards for similarly severe leg fractures will range from £17,750 to £25,000, while a simple leg fracture may result in awards up to £5,750. A moderate ankle fracture, where there are ongoing, but less serious disabilities will lead to awards ranging from £8,500 to £17,000.

Fracture Injury Compensation Case Study 1

SITUATION: Mr Collins worked in a warehouse and was required to move heavy items of furniture with a colleague. His work colleague lost his grip on a table, which then fell onto Mr Collins’ foot. Mr Collins suffered a crush injury to his right foot and also a displaced fracture of the metatarsal which resulted in the need for a plaster cast, internal fixation and physiotherapy.

RESULT: Mr Collins was off work for 3 months. We were able to pursue a successful claim for him because his employer had failed to provide a safe system of work. We recovered over £11,000 in compensation for Mr Collins.

Fracture Injury Compensation Case Study 2

SITUATION: Mr Jones was working as a brick layer on a construction site. The site was busy and there were many different companies working on site at the same time. The site had portable toilets. The toilets were not well maintained and there was water all over the floor. Mr Jones was caused to slip and fall, suffering a fracture of his leg.

RESULT: There were a number of potential Defendants Mr Jones could have pursued in relation to his injuries. Mr Jones' claim was directed against the main contractor on site. The main contractor had certain duties to ensure that the site was safe and well maintained under the Construction, Design and Management Regulations. Mr Jones was off work for several months due to his injuries and we obtained interim payments in relation to his loss of earnings. We successfully recovered over £22,000 for Mr Jones in relation to his injuries.

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