How Much Chin Injury Compensation Can I Claim?

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Your chin is a prominent facial feature, so any injury to it not only presents potentially serious physical harm but also a profound mental impact. Chin injury compensation may be sought following a whole range of accidents including those at work, in public areas and on the roads. Perhaps you were knocked off your bicycle by a careless driver, or were injured by faulty machinery because your boss failed to carry out routine maintenance. Whatever your individual circumstances, Legal Expert is here to help.

If there’s one thing we know about at Legal Expert, it’s claiming personal injury compensation. Our expert solicitors have years of experience in dealing with many different types of claim and have won millions in compensation for our clients. Find out if you could be eligible to seek compensation today using the contact information provided here:

• Call us on 0800 073 8804.
• Contact us online.
• Open the live chat window.

How Much Chin Injury Compensation Can I Claim?

For the injury itself, not counting any financial losses, you could claim up to £7,880 and beyond to £55,570 in chin injury compensation, depending on the severity. These numbers were taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), a publication solicitors use to help them determine the value of various injuries.

There are two heads of claim that a compensation settlement can be calculated under, which are:

• General damages account for the physical damage to your chin as well as any associated psychological reactions. These are calculated using the JCG and any medical records you provide as a reference.
• Special damages are concerned with the costs incurred as a result of your injuries, although we’ll look at these in greater detail in the next section.

Compensation Table

We have used some relevant JCG figures to create this table. Please note that the first entry is not a JCG value and that this information is intended to act as guidance only.

Will Other Losses Be Covered By A Chin Injury Payout?

Yes, other losses can be covered by a chin injury payout. Financial harm can be compensated as part of special damages, and it is quite often the case that these losses are worth considerably more than the injuries themselves. This is due to the fact this head of claim accounts for both past and future costs.

A few examples of which, have been given here:

• Loss of earnings and loss of future earnings.
• Medical expenses.
• Reconstructive surgery or other cosmetic procedures.
• Travel costs.

You’ll need to provide supporting documents to show what losses you have sustained. Retain copies of your payslips, any purchase receipts and bills for care services so you can prove what costs you have incurred.

While we’ve done our best to cover the bases here, we can’t get into specifics about what your potential claim could be worth without you getting in touch with us. Find out more about making a claim in your particular circumstances and get your free eligibility check today. 

Chin Injury Compensation Case Study: £60,000 Payout For Severe Fracture

This chin injury compensation case study examines an instance of a young man who experienced a severe fracture to his chin and lower jaw, eventually being awarded £60,000 in compensation

Mr K and his family were eating lunch on the restaurant terrace when he got up to go to the bathroom. While heading down the outside steps, one of the lower steps gave out, causing Mr K to fall. Mr K experienced multiple fractures to his chin and jawbone. The family quickly phoned an ambulance and Mr K was rushed to hospital.

Doctors were able to immobilise the jaw and pin the bones back together but Mr K required significant reconstructive surgery. The recovery period was therefore long, and significant scarring was caused.

Mr K contacted a solicitor and they set about gathering supporting evidence for a potential claim. In addition to photographs of the step showing the crumbling mortar, the solicitor conducted interviews with the staff and discovered that despite the hazard being reported, the managers had failed to organise a repair. In the face of such strong evidence, the restaurant admitted full liability for the accident and entered into settlement negotiations.

Mr K received compensation totalling £60,000, broken down in the following increments:

• £35,000 for the fractures themselves, the resultant scarring and psychological harm caused.
• £12,000 in loss of earnings payments.
• £8,000 in reconstructive surgery costs.
• £5,000 for miscellaneous medical expenses.

This illustrative case study is intended to give you a better idea of how a chin injury could occur, and how compensation can be determined. To learn if you could be compensated for your specific chin injuries. Talk to our advisors today via the details given below. 

Can I Claim Compensation For An Injured Chin?

Yes you could claim compensation for an injured chin if you can demonstrate that a third party failed to keep you safe. Depending on the circumstances, different third parties have different responsibilities for the safety of others. Such responsibilities are referred to as duties of care and are legally binding, so you could be eligible for compensation if a breach of this duty caused you to be injured.

In summary:

1. You were owed a duty of care. A business, your employee, another person or other organisation had a legal responsibility for your safety. We’ll get into some more specific duties in the next section.
2. That duty was breached in some way. When a third part does not implement the necessary safety measures, this is referred to as a breach of duty. So you need to show that safety legislation was ignored, staff were not properly trained or identified hazards were not addressed.
3. This breach caused you injury. As a result of the breach, you need to have suffered some harm, which, for the purposes of our guide, is an injury to the chin. This also includes any psychological distress caused by the chin injury. 

The specific duties of care owed in different circumstances have been explored in the next section. You can learn more about claiming for your particular accident by talking to one of our advisors. 

What Accidents Could Lead To A Chin Injury?

Accidents on the road, at work or in public areas can all lead to a chin injury. We’ve explored each type of accident below, providing both an illustrative example and a link to our specific page on the topic. 

Road Traffic Accidents

Road users must uphold the rules and laws of both the Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act 1988 as part of their collective duty to avoid causing each other harm. An example of how failing to do this could result in road traffic accidents would be:

You were riding your motorcycle along a high street when a delivery van emerged from a side road at speed. You took evasive action but were thrown from your bike and hit your chin on the kerb, causing a significant fracture. 

Workplace Accidents

Employers are required by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to implement reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their employees while at work. Not taking such steps will create a dangerous environment and dramatically increase the likelihood of accident at work claims being made. For example:

A failure to conduct regular maintenance inspections at an engineering firm led to faults with one of the lathes going unnoticed and therefore unrepaired. You were using the lathe when the machine suffered a catastrophic failure, launching a large chunk of metal at your face. The object struck you on the chin, causing a deep laceration and fracturing the bone. 

Public Accidents

The party in control of a public area, the “occupier,” must take steps that uphold the reasonable safety of all visitors to the premises they are in control of. Examples of occupiers include shops and restaurants, local authorities, and businesses whose premises are accessible to non-staff members, such as customers. This duty of care is legally enshrined by the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957.

If such measures are not implemented and someone is injured on the premises, public liability claims may be made by any injured persons. For example:

A leaking fridge in a supermarket caused a water hazard in the aisle. No wet floor sign was placed and actions were taken to clean up the water or deal with the cause of the leak. You slipped and fell on the wet floor while shopping, hitting your chin on the trolley handle.

You can learn more about claiming in your particular circumstances by speaking to one of our advisors. Use the contact information given below to get a free eligibility consultation, as well as answers to any questions you might have.

How Can I Claim Chin Injury Compensation?

You can claim chin injury compensation by gathering strong supporting evidence and seeking the advice of an experienced personal injury solicitor. There are also some other important steps in addition to collecting evidence that will aid you in the claims process, so we’ve set these out for you below. 

Seek Professional Medical Help

Getting medical care following any accident is of paramount importance. Our primary concern is that you get the help you need and start your recovery as soon as possible. A chin injury may require your jaw to be immobilised to avoid further injury so getting to a hospital is key.

While your health and wellbeing is very important to us, any treatment you undergo will generate medical records that can be used as part of your body of evidence. 

Set About Gathering Supporting Evidence

Proving that it was third party negligence that caused you injuries will require proof to be collected. In addition to demonstrating fault, your evidence will also show how serious your injuries were, which will help solicitors to determine an accurate compensation amount.

Some examples of evidence you could collect include:

• Your medical records as we discussed in the previous section. You can request copies of any X-rays or other scans that were performed, test results or post-surgical reports for example.
• Photographs of the injury to your chin, the cause of the accident and surrounding area.
• Following an accident on the roads, you need to get the insurance information, vehicle details and contact numbers for any involved drivers. If a driver fails to stop, try and take down as many vehicle details as you can (registration, make, model).
• CCTV or dashcam footage of the accident taking place can be requested.
• Persons who saw the accident take place, (your colleagues, members of the public, other road users) could provide a witness statement. Take all relevant contact information so that the solicitor can interview these persons during the claim. 

Report The Incident

Reporting the incident to the relevant authority creates a formal record of what occurred. While these reports can be used for your own evidence, such records also inform health and safety policies, helping prevent similar incidents from arising again. You’ll need to report your accident in different ways depending on where it occurred:

• Accidents at work should be reported to the manager or your supervisor. Companies with 10 or more employees must keep an accident book onsite where these incidents are recorded. You can make the report yourself or someone else can do this if your injuries prevent you from doing so. The designated first aider should check all reports made to ensure the information is all correct.
• When an accident occurs in a public place, speak to a member of staff and make sure management makes a record of what took place.
• The police will attend the scene of all road traffic accidents where someone is injured, or the flow of traffic has been impeded. Give the attending officers as much information as you can about what happened.

Once again, others can provide the necessary information for the reports if you can’t due to your injuries. 

Track Your Symptoms

Track your symptoms by keeping a diary during your treatment. By recording what medical procedures, therapy and other care you receive, as well as the side effects of medication and the impacts on your daily life, you create a more human picture of how the injuries are affecting you. Make sure to record your mental state as well as your physical symptoms.

Consult A Solicitor

Consulting a solicitor, while not legally required, is something that will benefit you greatly. A solicitor can advise you on what your potential claim could be worth, assist you with collecting evidence and explain further how the claims process works.

To talk one of Legal Expert’s highly experienced solicitors, you’ll need to get in touch with our advisory team for a free eligibility check. If our team think you have a valid claim, they’ll connect you with a dedicated personal injury solicitor with a proven track record of winning claims just like yours. 

Note The Time Limits

Ensuring your claim is made within the correct time limit is of paramount importance. In most instances, the time limit, or “limitation period” as it is sometimes referred to, is 3 years from the date of the accident. However, exceptions to this can apply so it’s important to confirm what the time limit for your particular claim is.

For more information on the claims process and what steps you’ll need to take, talk to our advisory team using the contact information provided below.

Why Choose Legal Expert To Make A Chin Injury Compensation Claim

By choosing Legal Expert to make a chin injury compensation claim, you’ll benefit from the knowledge and skills that only years of success in personal injury law can bring. Our solicitors have already won over £85 million in compensation for our clients, and your claim could be next.

Simply contact our advisors and find out if you have a valid claim. Our experts do so much more than simply fill in the forms and leave you to get on with it. They take the time to really understand your circumstances and ensure they provide a service that is built around your specific needs.

Here are just some of the ways they can help you and services they can provide:

• Connecting you with relevant medical specialists to ensure you get the care and support needed for your injuries.
• Helping you gather supporting evidence.
• Communicating with the defendant’s solicitors on your behalf and keeping you informed of how the claim is progressing.
• Calculating a fair and accurate compensation that reflects not only the injuries you have sustained, but also your lost earnings and other additional costs you have experienced.
• Explaining all the tricky legal language. You can also see our legal glossary here for more help with this.

Ask any further questions you might have about what our expert solicitors can do for you by talking to our advisors.

Make A No Win No Fee Claim For A Chin Injury

You can make a No Win No Fee claim for a chin injury with Legal Expert under a particular contract called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Our solicitors provide their services under these terms as the CFA puts the advantage firmly with the claimant. This contract protects claimants from paying service fees at the start of or during the claim, as well as if the case is lost.

The only service fee you’ll have to pay is if the claim is won. This aptly named “success fee” is taken by the solicitor as a percentage of your compensation. Solicitors may charge a maximum of 25% as their success fee and since this percentage is capped by law, you will keep most of the payout. 

Contact Legal Expert

Find out if you could be eligible to seek compensation today using the contact information provided here:

• Call us on 0800 073 8804.
• Contact us online.
• Open the live chat window.

Learn More

You can view some of our personal injury claims guides here:

• Read our guide to broken jaw compensation here. 
• Learn more about making a jaw injury compensation claim with this guide. 
• See our £150,000 compensation for a broken jaw case study.

These additional resources provide further information that we hope will be useful to you:

• View the latest road safety campaigns from THINK!.
• The NHS has published this guidance on temporomandibular disorder on its website.
• Get advice and information on reporting road collisions and incidents from the police. 

Thank you for reading our guide to claiming chin injury compensation.