Broken Arm Compensation Claims Solicitors

A broken arm can have a serious impact on everyday life, particularly when pain, restricted movement and time away from work affect your recovery and finances. Broken arm compensation claims are available to people whose injury was caused by someone else failing to take reasonable care for their safety. At Advice, our specialist solicitors help people pursue arm injury compensation after accidents at work, road traffic accidents and incidents in public places. With No Win No Fee support and more than £100 million secured in compensation for thousands of clients, we investigate what happened, gather supporting evidence and explain your legal options in plain English.

A broken arm compensation claim could be made if your injury happened because someone else failed to take reasonable care for your safety. This could include situations where an employer failed to provide a safe working environment, another road user caused a collision, or a slip and fall in a public place because management failed to address known hazards. Compensation can reflect your pain and suffering as well as the wider financial impact your broken arm has had on your life. Our solicitors investigate how the accident happened, assess the available evidence and explain your legal options before advising how your claim can be supported.

Contact Advice today for free guidance and an eligibility check. If you have grounds to claim, our advisors can explain how a No Win No Fee agreement works, answer your questions and connect you with one of our specialist solicitors.

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1. Can I Make A Broken Arm Compensation Claim?
2. Common Broken Arm Compensation Claims Examples
3. How Much Compensation Could I Claim For Broken Arm Compensation Claims?
4. What Is The Process For Making A Broken Arm Claim?
5. Claim Compensation For A Broken Arm With Advice’s Solicitors
6. More Information

Can I Make A Broken Arm Compensation Claim?

Yes, you can make a broken arm compensation claim if your injury happened because reasonable steps were not taken to keep you safe. Those responsible for your safety are expected to take reasonable precautions to reduce the risk of avoidable harm. When those standards are not met, and you suffer a fractured arm as a result, Advice’s specialist solicitors can assess whether you have grounds to pursue compensation.

Rather than expecting you to know who was responsible or what evidence you need, our solicitors will take the time to understand the circumstances of your accident, explain how liability may be established and advise you on the next steps based on your individual situation.

During your initial assessment, our solicitors will consider:

• How your arm was fractured. We’ll discuss exactly how the accident happened and identify what safety measures may have prevented your injury.
• Who may be legally responsible. Whether your broken arm happened at work, in a road traffic accident or after a fall in a public place, we’ll investigate who was responsible for managing your safety and explain how liability may be established.
• What evidence shows the extent of your injury. X-rays, hospital and fracture clinic records can all help demonstrate how your broken arm occurred and support your claim. Where additional evidence may be needed, we’ll explain how it can be obtained.
• How your broken arm has affected your daily life. We’ll take the time to understand how your injury has affected your independence, ability to work and overall recovery so that the full impact of your broken arm is properly reflected in your claim

Many people contact us because they’re unsure whether they have a valid claim or what happens next. That’s exactly what we’re here for. Contact us today.

Common Broken Arm Compensation Claims Examples

Broken arm compensation claims can arise when someone else fails to take reasonable steps to protect your safety, causing you to suffer a fractured arm. While every claim depends on its own circumstances, the examples below show how broken arm injuries can occur when the required safety standards are not met. If something similar happened to you, Advice can assess whether you have grounds to claim.

Broken Arm Injuries At Work

Employers have a legal responsibility to take reasonable steps to provide a safe working environment, suitable equipment and appropriate training to help reduce the risk of workplace accidents.

One example of where an accident at work claim could be made for a broken arm is:

• You were instructed to retrieve stock using a damaged access platform that had not been repaired or replaced. The platform became unstable beneath you, causing you to fall and fracture your arm when you landed.

Broken Arm Injuries In Road Traffic Accidents

All road users must do everything within their power to avoid causing harm to each other. Failure to use the roads safely can result in accidents in which one or more people sustain broken arm injuries.

A road traffic accident claim could be made in the following circumstance:

• You suffer a broken arm when another driver fails to stop at a red traffic light and collides with the side of your vehicle. The impact threw you against the inside of the car, causing an injury that required hospital treatment and several weeks away from work.

Broken Arm Injuries In Public Places

Those in control of public spaces must take steps to ensure the reasonable safety of visitors to their premises. This includes identifying hazards and addressing them within a reasonable time to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. A public liability claim could be made if a failure to address those hazards led to injury.

• For instance, you were visiting a supermarket where a large spillage had been left unattended without warning signs. You slipped, fell heavily and fractured your arm while trying to break your fall.

If you’ve suffered a broken arm in similar circumstances, contact Advice today for free legal guidance and a free eligibility check. Our advisors can explain your options, answer your questions, and, if you have grounds to claim, connect you with one of our specialist solicitors.

How Much Compensation Could I Claim For Broken Arm Compensation Claims?

You could claim between £127,050 and £172,970 for broken arm compensation in the most severe circumstances. This figure comes from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), which solicitors use alongside the evidence in your claim to help value the pain, suffering and long-term effects of your injury.

Every broken arm compensation claim is valued on its own circumstances. Rather than relying on your injury alone, our solicitors build a complete picture of how the fracture has affected your health, daily life and finances before calculating the value of your claim. As part of this process, we’ll:

• Assess the medical evidence: Medical records and, where appropriate, an independent medical assessment help establish the severity of your broken arm, the treatment you’ve received and the likely impact the injury will have on your recovery.
• Evaluate the impact of the injury: Understanding how your broken arm has affected your ability to work, carry out everyday activities and enjoy your usual quality of life helps determine the appropriate level of general damages.
• Investigate financial losses: Lost earnings, travel expenses, treatment costs and other financial losses are reviewed to identify what can be included within your claim as special damages.
• Review the supporting evidence: Payslips, invoices and other documents help demonstrate the financial impact of your injury and support the value of your claim.

The JCG can help our solicitors with assessing your general damages. This is compensation for the pain and suffering your arm injury has caused you.

Compensation Amounts

In the list below, we have used some of the JCG’s figures. Please remember that these are guidelines only. Additionally, the top entry has not been taken from the JCG.

• Multiple Very Serious Injuries with Financial Losses including lost pay, rehabilitation costs and domestic care and support – Up to £500,000 and above.
• Severe arm injuries not involving amputation but leave the injured person little better off than if the arm had been lost.- £127,050 to £172,970.
• Arm injuries resulting in a permanent and substantial disablement such as serious fractures in one or both forearms  – £51,750 to £79,080.
• Less severe arm injuries where a substantial recovery has taken place. – £25,370 to £51,750.
• Arm injuries such as simple forearm fractures – £8,730 to £25,370.
• A severely disabling elbow injury – £51,750 to £72,440
• Less severe elbow injuries that cause functional impairment but not significant disability. – £20,680 to £42,290.
• Moderate or minor elbow injuries (iii) that recover after 3 years with persisting nuisance symptoms. – Up to £16,640.
• Moderate or minor elbow injuries (ii) with symptoms resolving within 18 to 24 months. – In the region of £8,590.
• Moderate or minor elbow injuries (i) that recover within 1 year. – In the region of £4,670.

Can Broken Arm Compensation Claims Include Special Damages?

Broken arm compensation claims can include special damages to compensate you for the financial losses caused by your injury. Every claim is different, which is why our solicitors look beyond the fracture itself to understand the wider financial impact your broken arm has had on your life.

As part of your claim, our solicitors will carefully assess:

• The impact your broken arm has had on your ability to work. If your injury has affected your income, our solicitors will review the available employment and financial evidence to calculate those losses accurately and ensure they are reflected within your claim.
• The cost of your treatment and recovery. Where your broken arm has resulted in additional recovery costs, such as rehabilitation fees, our solicitors will assess how those expenses relate to your injury and identify the evidence needed to support this part of your claim.
• The additional financial impact of your injury. A broken arm can create reasonable expenses throughout your recovery, such as care costs. We will identify which costs may be recoverable, explain how they should be evidenced and include them when valuing your claim.
• The long-term effect on your finances. If your broken arm continues to affect your earning capacity or creates ongoing financial needs, our team will obtain the appropriate evidence to calculate those future losses as accurately as possible.

Accurate evidence is essential when calculating special damages, but you don’t need to know exactly what documents will be required before contacting us. We will explain what information is likely to support your claim and help identify any additional evidence that may be needed to calculate every recoverable financial loss so your compensation reflects the true impact your broken arm has had on your life.

What Is The Process For Making A Broken Arm Claim?

The process for making a broken arm claim involves investigating how the accident occurred, determining who may be responsible, and assessing the impact of your injury. Every broken arm claim is different, which is why Advice’s solicitors tailor the investigation to your individual circumstances rather than relying on a standard checklist.

As part of investigating your claim, our solicitors will:

• Establish how the accident happened: By understanding the circumstances surrounding your broken arm, we’ll identify the evidence that best explains how your injury occurred and whether reasonable steps could have prevented the accident.
• Assess your injury and recovery: Medical evidence helps us understand the severity of your broken arm, the treatment you’ve received and the effect the injury has had on your recovery. Where appropriate, we’ll arrange an independent medical assessment to support your claim.
• Identify who may be responsible: We’ll review the available information to determine whether another person or organisation may have failed to take reasonable steps to protect your safety and explain how this supports your claim.
• Build the strongest possible case: We’ll identify any additional evidence that may strengthen your claim, calculate the impact your broken arm has had on your life and present a well-supported claim on your behalf.

You don’t need to know what evidence is required before contacting us. We’ll explain the evidence required for a personal injury claim, advise whether you’re still within the time limit, and guide you through the next steps.

Claim Compensation For A Broken Arm With Advice’s Solicitors

Recovering from a broken arm can be physically demanding, particularly if your injury has affected your ability to work, drive or manage everyday tasks. Advice’s specialist solicitors have extensive experience handling broken arm compensation claims and understand the evidence needed to build a strong case.

Why Choose Advice For Broken Arm Compensation Claims

You should choose Advice for broken arm compensation claims because our specialist solicitors provide tailored legal adviceand will guide you through every stage of the claims process. Every broken arm claim is different, which is why we take the time to understand your individual circumstances before building a claim that reflects the full impact your injury has had on your life.

Throughout your claim, our solicitors will:

• Understand your circumstances: By discussing how your broken arm occurred, how your recovery has progressed and the impact the injury has had on your daily life, we can provide advice that’s tailored to your situation from the outset.
• Build the strongest possible claim: We’ll identify the evidence that best supports your case, obtain additional information where appropriate and present a clear, well-supported claim on your behalf.
• Arrange the medical evidence: Where appropriate, we’ll arrange an independent medical assessment to ensure your broken arm, recovery and any ongoing symptoms are fully considered when your claim is valued.
• Value your compensation accurately: We’ll assess both the physical effects of your broken arm and the financial impact it has had on your life so that every recoverable loss is properly considered.
• Handle negotiations on your behalf: Deal directly with the defendant’s representatives, keep you updated throughout your claim, and work to achieve the best possible outcome while you focus on your recovery.

Our aim is to make the claims process as straightforward and reassuring as possible. From investigating your claim to securing compensation, Advice’s specialist solicitors will support and guide you through every stage of the process.

No Win No Fee Broken Arm Compensation Claims With Our Solicitors

Provided your claim meets the eligibility criteria, our solicitors can represent you on a No Win No Fee basis under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This allows you to begin your claim without paying solicitor service fees at the start of or during the broken arm compensation claims process.

Crucially, in the event the claim is not successful, you will not pay any solicitor service fee. The solicitor will deduct a success fee from your compensation if the claim is successful. This success fee is legally capped at 25% by The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013.

Contact Advice

Reach out to Advice today using the contact details provided here to learn more about the claims process and to find out if you are eligible to seek compensation. You can talk to a member of our team at any time using whichever option suits you best:

• Call an advisor on 0161 509 2856.
• You can contact us online here.
• Or, open a live chat session by clicking in the bottom left of your screen.

More Information

View more of our personal injury claims guides by following these links:

• Read our case study guide regarding a £325,000 compensation payout for a crushed arm.
• You can find out about claiming for an arm injury caused by a car accident with this guide.
• Find out all you need to know about wrist injury accident claims today with this guide.

We’ve also included a few external resources for further information:

• See this NHS resource on what to do following a broken arm or wrist.
• Learn more about the specified reportable injuries to workers from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
• Following a broken arm, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Find out more on the government website.

Thank you for reading this guide to broken arm compensation claims.