Can I Claim Broken Humerus Compensation?
Did you suffer a broken humerus? Are you wondering if you could make a personal injury claim for compensation? If so, this guide may provide you with the sort of information and advice you need.
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Our guide explains how to prove you have a valid reason for claiming compensation if your injuries were caused by someone else’s error or negligence. We provide information on the sort of accident that could lead to you breaking an arm, and how you could have grounds to seek damages. Furthermore, we explain how a No Win No Fee agreement works.
In addition to this, our guide offers advice on how much your claim could be worth in general and special damages. You will also find out about statutory time limits linked to personal injury claims and how these may vary.
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- What Amount Of Broken Humerus Compensation Could I Receive?
- How Do I Make A Valid Claim?
- Which Treatment Should I Receive For This Injury?
- What Are The Symptoms Of A Humerus Fracture?
- Where Could I Suffer A Broken Humerus?
- Is It Common For This Injury To Happen?
- Which Obstacles Could Stand In My Way From Claiming Broken Humerus Compensation?
- What Are The First Steps Towards Making My Claim?
- How Much Could I Claim In Broken Humerus Compensation?
- What Could Comprise General Damages And Special Damages?
- Which Are The Main Benefits Of Hiring A No Win No Fee Solicitor?
- Speak To An Advisor At Legal Expert About Making A Claim
- Get More Information On Claiming Broken Humerus Compensation
What Amount Of Broken Humerus Compensation Could I Receive?
A broken humerus is a serious injury that requires immediate and urgent medical attention. It is an extremely painful injury and one that could prevent you from moving your arm. The humerus is the bone that connects to the shoulder joint. It is the bone that sits in the top half of your arm.
People can suffer a broken humerus in an accident at work, when they slip, trip and fall in a public place or in a road traffic accident. When you suffer this type of serious injury, you must seek medical attention as a matter of urgency. You should go to the Accident and Emergency department of the nearest hospital for treatment. We cover how you might sustain a broken humerus, how this type of injury is diagnosed and treated.
Our guide provides an idea on how much this type of claim could be worth and the sort of damages you could seek. There is information on how to go about filing a personal injury claim and the sort of proof you need to gather. You will find information on the sort of obstacles you could encounter when you make a personal injury claim. Furthermore, we offer advice on how one of our solicitors could offer you No Win No Fee terms.
Lastly, we provide advice and information on how a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) works and the benefits this offers you. Moreover, your first consultation is free of charge. The consultation will allow you to ask questions, for an experienced adviser to review your claim, and to establish if you have grounds to sue. Once established, a member of the Legal Expert team could connect you to one of our No Win No Fee personal injury solicitors.
How Do I Make A Valid Claim?
As we go about our daily lives in most areas the law applies a duty of care so that we are kept as safe as can be reasonably expected. Employers, road users and those who control public spaces have a duty of care to others. To be eligible to file a personal injury claim you must first establish if you were owed a duty of care. To continue this duty will have needed to be breached and the negligence will have caused harm to you.
Whether you sustained a broken humerus in the workplace, in a public place or in a car accident, you could be entitled to claim damages. But only if liability is proven. Our personal injury solicitors can review your case and offer essential legal advice.
You may sustain this type of injury in the following ways:
- In a cycling or motorbike accident. Damage to arms often occurs in this type of accident because people extend their arms to break a fall. If you can show another party caused the accident, they could be deemed responsible.
- Falling from a height in an accident at work because of a defective handrail. Your employer could be deemed responsible for not ensuring the workplace was safe for you to be in.
- Slip, trip and falls in a supermarket or other public place due to a spillage not being cleared up or warning signs erected.
Call today and speak to one of our friendly advisers who can provide you with free legal advice. If we establish you have a strong claim against a responsible party, you could be offered No Win No Fee terms. A member of our team will also let you know how much broken humerus compensation you could be entitled to. Your first consultation is free and you would not be obliged to go forward with your claim if you don’t want to.
Personal Injury Claim Time Limits
The Limitation Act 1980 linked to personal injury claims establishes how long you have to start a claim. That said, you normally have 3 years in which to start a claim. The exceptions to this rule are explained below:
- A claimant does not have the mental capacity to make a personal injury claim themselves
- The claimant is still a minor under the age of 18 which means they have up till they turn 21 years of age to file a claim for broken humerus compensation
That said, a court can appoint a litigation friend to file a claim for anyone who lack the mental capacity to make one themselves. A litigation friend can also be appointed when a minor under the age of 18 is injured and wants to make a claim before they turn 18 years of age.
Call today and speak to one of our friendly advisers. They can provide you with free legal advice, review your case, and let you know if your claim is valid. Once an adviser finds you have grounds to sue, they will connect you to a No Win No Fee solicitor.
Which Treatment Should I Receive For This Injury?
The sort of treatment you receive would depend on the severity of the break you sustained and whether any bones are exposed. Furthermore, the initial treatment you receive would be in the Accident and Emergency department of a local hospital. When you are seen by a doctor they may:
- Make a detailed assessment of the fracture to the humerus you sustained. This would be a physical examination.
- Followed by several x-rays.
- Surgery carried out if needed
- Or immobilisation and plasterparis.
The doctor may also want to carry out further tests which could include any or all of the following before deciding on a definitive treatment:
- MRI scan
- CT scan
- Ultrasound
Call today and speak to a member of the Legal Expert team. One of our friendly advisers can answer any questions you have about the personal injury claims process and they can assess whether you could seek broken humerus compensation.
What Are The Symptoms Of A Humerus Fracture?
NHS advice for a broken arm or wrist is that you should seek medical attention as a matter of urgency. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should go to the nearest Accident and Emergency department to be diagnosed and treated:
- Your arm is extremely painful
- There is a large amount of bruising and swelling in the affected arm
- You have lost the use of your arm because of the pain you are experiencing
- The bone is at an odd angle
- The bone is exposed
You will be treated by a doctor in the Accident and Emergency department of the nearest hospital.
Where Could I Suffer A Broken Humerus?
You could suffer a broken humerus in a number of ways whether in a road traffic accident, sporting incident, or in workplace accident. You could fall and break your arm in a public place like a shop or supermarket. As we have previously mentioned to be able to make a claim the accident has to be at least partially not your fault. You must be able to show the liability of a third party that owed a duty of care but failed to uphold this.
Ways people could potentially suffer a broken arm:
- Fall from a height
- Slip, trip and fall over something
- Play contact and other sports
- Crushed hand by machinery or equipment in the workplace
People could also suffer broken arms when they are in a road traffic, motorbike or cycling accident. If you broke your humerus in another sort of incident, please get in touch. A member of our team will review the details of your accident and offer you free legal advice. If they establish you have good cause to sue for damages, they will put you in touch with one of our solicitors. Please note, all our solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis.
Is It Common For This Injury To Happen?
Below we have put together a list of the most common non-fatal injuries of accidents that happen in workplaces according to RIDDOR 2020/21:
- Slips, trips and falls on the same level account for 33%
- Lifting, handling and carrying amount to 18%
- Employees who were struck by a moving object accounted for 10%
- Those who suffered injuries because of a violent act 8%
- Injuries caused by falling from a height 8%
Technically all of these accidents have the potential to cause a fractured bone. These figures show us the type of accidents that happen in the workplace and are reported under RIDDOR. What they do not show is the number of accidents that could have been avoided.
Which Obstacles Could Stand In My Way From Claiming Broken Humerus Compensation?
Without enough evidence that you were injured in an accident caused by a negligent third party, your case may struggle. As such, you must gather as much proof as possible to support your case. However, there are other obstacles that could prevent you from making a successful claim. This includes not following the pre-action protocols attached to personal injury compensation claims. Another pitfall you may encounter is if you wait too long to file a personal injury claim. If you fail to respect the statutory time limit, your case may not be accepted simply because you ran out of time.
By contacting Legal Expert, you know you are in good hands and that any obstacles will be expertly handled. Our advisers and solicitors have the necessary legal knowledge to manage all type of personal injury claims. Just call our freephone number to speak to an adviser and find out how we can be of assistance.
What Are The First Steps Towards Making My Claim?
First and foremost, you should seek medical attention as a matter of urgency if you suspect you have broken your humerus. This is essential because the sooner you are treated, the better the outcome could be. If you cannot collect any evidence yourself, you can always ask a trusted friend or a family member to do this for you. As soon as you are able to, we advise contacting a solicitor for legal advice, and this is where we can be of assistance.
One of our friendly advisers will provide free advice on the sort of evidence you need to support a personal injury claim. This could include the following:
- Photos of the injury to your arm
- As many photos as possible of where you were injured
- A copy of a police report if they attended an accident or incident
- The detailed medical report from the doctor who treated you
- Witness contact details
A member of our team will let you know whether you have grounds to make a personal injury claim. They will also let you know how much broken humerus compensation you could be entitled to.
How Much Could I Claim In Broken Humerus Compensation?
We have included compensation brackets taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to use in our table. This will offer you some idea on how much specific injuries are valued at. However, your own arm injury and it’s severity may not be listed in our table. If this is the case, just contact a member of our team who can give you a better indication on how much your claim could be valued at.
| Severity of the injury | Further details | Potential Compensation Payouts (based on Judicial College Guidelines) |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder injuries | The claimant sustains a serious fractured humerus leading to restricted shoulder movement causing serious pain and potential degree of disability | £11,980 to £18,020 |
| Severe injury to the arm | Complex injuries leave the arm with little use if none at all. | £90,250 to £122,860 |
| Less severe injury to arm | The claimant suffers less serious damage to the arm and is expected to make a full recovery over time | £6,190 to £18,020 |
| Amputation above an elbow | Claimant undergoes an amputation above the elbow. | £102,890 to £122,860 |
| Amputation at the shoulder | Claimant undergoes an arm amputation at the shoulder. | Not less than £128,710 |
| Post traumatic stress disorder | Claimant develops severe symptoms of PTSD which impacts their ability to cope with life and ability to work | £56,180 to £94,470 |
| Post traumatic stress disorder | Claimant suffer serious symptoms of PTSD. With the right treatment and therapy the prognosis is more positive | £21,730 to £56,180 |
| Psychiatric harm | Claimant has extreme difficulty in coping with daily life and their ability to work is negatively impacted. | £51,460 to £108,620 |
| Psychiatric harm | Claimant suffers significant mental health issues but with the right therapy the prognosis is more positive | £17,900 to £51,460 |
Why not try our compensation calculator. Our table only covers general damages. You may be entitled to special damages as well which we explain in the section that follows. If you have any questions about the damages you could receive, please contact one of our advisers on our freephone number.
What Could Comprise General Damages And Special Damages?
General damages are awarded to compensate you for the harm you suffered whether physical or psychological. However, special damages are based on ‘actual’ losses and expenses you incurred as a direct result of being harmed. As such, you must provide evidence of your losses and expenses. This could be relevant receipts and other documentation. For example, payslips.
The special damages you could seek and which you could be entitled to may include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Care costs
- Travel costs
- Home adaptations
- Vehicle adaptations
- Loss of earnings
- Lost future earnings
- All other out of pocket expenses directly connected to the injury you suffered
If you cannot provide sufficient proof of your out of pocket expenses, you may not be able to seek special damages. A member of our team can answer any questions you have about claiming broken humerus compensation. They can also explain the sort of damages you could be entitled to in a successful personal injury claim.
Which Are The Main Benefits Of Hiring A No Win No Fee Solicitor?
Many people worry that the cost of hiring a solicitor could be too expensive. They also find that the personal injury claim process daunting. When you work with Legal Expert, the process is made much easier. Furthermore, our solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis. This means you won’t have to pay for their services upfront.
You only pay when you win your claim. The solicitor deducts their fee (success fee) from the amount you receive. If your personal injury claim for compensation for a broken humerus fails, you won’t pay anything for the services a No Win No Fee lawyer provided.
Call one of our advisers on our freephone number for more information. They will assess the details of your claim before advising you on how best to go forward. Our lines are open 24/7 and the first consultation is free of charge. When a member of the Legal Expert team finds you have good reason to sue, they will connect you to a No Win No Fee solicitor.
Speak To An Advisor At Legal Expert About Making A Claim
Please contact a member of our team today and find out whether you could claim broken humerus compensation. We will review your details, provide free legal advice and if we establish you have a strong case, we can connect you to No Win No Fee solicitor. This will take all the worry away of having to pay for legal representation upfront. Moreover, our solicitors will work hard to get you the right amount of compensation payout.
You can reach a member of the Legal Expert team in the following ways:
- Call our freephone number 0800 073 8804 – our lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Email us at info@legalexpert.co.uk
- Complete our online claims form
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- Request a callback
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