Need Help with a Broken Bone Compensation Claim?

An accident can result in any number of injuries, all of which can be debilitating in their own way. None more so than when bones are broken. If you are looking to make a broken bone compensation claim, talk to Winns first.

We can offer knowledge and expertise in the broken bones claims area and help access compensation following an accident that wasn’t your fault. This page aims to provide essential information around making a broken bone compensation claim so you can decide what to do next.

Can you make a claim?

When it comes to making a claim for broken bone compensation, the criteria for eligibility is very straightforward, with these key questions asked:

• Have you suffered a broken bone as the result of an accident that wasn’t your fault?
• Did the accident take place within the last three years?
• Did the accident take place on the road, in a public place or at your place of work?
• Were you 18 or older at the time of the accident?
• If you were under 18, do you have a parent or legal guardian who can take responsibility for the claim on your behalf?

By discussing the answers to those questions with one of our expert advisors, your eligibility will be quickly established and the team can start your claim immediately.

How to make broken bones claims?

The claims process starts by contacting Winns to discuss your circumstances with an expert advisor, who is experienced and knowledgeable in the field of personal injury compensation claims.

You can do this in a number of ways. Begin a Live Chat (7am-7pm every day) on any page of our website, or, alternatively, request a call back at a time that suits you. For those wishing to speak on the phone, ring our 24-hour claim line on 0800 988 6288.

Who can make a claim?

If you have been injured as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault on the road, in a public space or at work then you can make a claim, as long as the incident took place within the last three years.

Alternatively, if you were under the age of 18 at the time of the accident, your statutory three-year limit on making a claim begins from the day you turn 18.

Who do I make the claim against?

When beginning the process, you are making a claim against the third party, be it the driver who caused the accident (on the road) or the company/organisation in charge of the environment where an accident took place. Although liability is assigned to them, the compensation itself should be covered by their insurance provider, who will provide suitable cover for their client to accommodate these types of incidents.

If on the road, it will be car insurance cover, which is a legal requirement for every driver, and if it is in a public/commercial space then the organisation should have suitable public liability or employer’s liability insurance.

What does the compensation help pay for?

A personal injury claim helps with the financial impact a non-fault accident can have on a client’s life. These impacts are varied and potentially debilitating for a person who has to adapt and conform to a different reality, certainly in the short term when recuperating but also in the long-term should their injuries be permanent.

Whereas the personal injury compensation is based on the severity of the injury sustained, there are additional amounts that can be claimed for, depending on your circumstances, including:

• Loss of earnings: An injury can force someone to be off work for an extended period of time. Whereas companies have sickness policies and procedures, they may not cover the whole time off work, leading to a financial gap in the victim’s income. If self-employed, this is even more acutely felt and can have huge financial implications while they recover sufficiently to return to work.
• Specialist equipment for your home: If the broken bone injury sustained leads to life-long movement restrictions, there may be a need to purchase specialist equipment to ensure your home is suitable for your new requirements.
• Out of pocket expenses: If you have incurred any expenses as a result of the accident, such as having to pay for public transport or taxis to attend medical appointments or to carry out your daily activities, then we would look to recoup those costs as part of your claim.

The recovery of these costs is not limited to broken bones and can be applied to a number of different injury types, including, but not exclusively, head, neck, arm, back, hip, facial and burn injuries.

How to spot a broken bone

There are three main indicators which would suggest a broken bone, these are; pain, swelling and deformity.

Sometimes it is difficult to tell if a bone is broken but this NHS information page has useful information to help identify a broken bone and what to do next.

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Great service from the staff. I had an accident that wasn’t my fault, they put my mind at ease and easily and quickly resolved my case and made the process smooth. They made my experience less stressful. Highly recommend.

Luke

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Why make a broken bone compensation claim with Winns?

Calling Winns before your insurer gives you access to a dedicated team of personal injury specialists who have deep knowledge and experience of the industry. The team can provide a full service to help with all aspects of the fall-out following a non-fault accident, including the arrangement of collection, storage and repair of your vehicle, delivery of a credit hire vehicle within four working hours of instruction (if your accident took place on the road), with our legal team on hand to process your personal injury claim. We can also arrange medical treatment and get you the help and support you need when you need it most.

I recommend Winns to all my friends because of the professional and expedient way in which they deal with your claim, from medical help, required to ease any injury you may have incurred in an accident, to getting you the best compensation they can to help you recover from the trauma of being involved in an accident. I previously used Winns when I broke my foot at work and did not hesitate to contact them when I had an accident at work.

Mrs Fullarton

In 2008 I instructed Winn Solicitors to represent my claim against a local BMW garage responsible for faulty workmanship on a motorcycle which suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure. I was fortunate not to have been killed or seriously injured such was the failure of the vehicle (steering/forks collapsed). I sustained broken bones and suffered from PTSD as a result of the accident. The garage admitted liability when challenged by the police and BMW UK technical representatives. Winns secured a realistic value for my claim which included personal injury and loss of current and future earning capability. I would not hesitate in recommending their service to anyone.

Andrew Crawford

Great experience with Winn Solicitors. Credit to Holly C and David B who were my main claim handlers. They always updated me within a good, time[ly] manner and always made sure I was OK and understood each option. A long time to settle but I had an in-depth personal injury claim so that's understandable. Anytime I needed appointments for anything they would sort them out very quickly and make sure they were local to me. Highly recommend and will use in future if I had to.

Megan Narey

Broken bone compensation claim FAQ section

Can you get compensation for a broken bone or a fracture?

If your broken bone or fracture was sustained as the result of an accident that wasn’t your fault then you are entitled to apply for compensation by making a personal injury claim. The amount of compensation for a broken bone compared to fracture compensation may differ but it depends on the severity of the injury sustained. Using a company with expertise and in-depth knowledge of the subject will only improve your chances of success. Choose Winns to help you today.

How much can you claim for a broken bone?

The amount of compensation you can claim for depends entirely on the circumstances of your claim, the severity of the injury and the complexity of the injury recovery process.

All of these factors must be considered before a figure can be estimated. Contact Winns today and speak to an advisor who will provide a clearer picture in relation to compensation amounts based on your circumstances.

What happens if a broken bone heals incorrectly?

If a broken bone does not heal properly, this is known as a non-union and can have lasting implications. Usually as a result of inadequate stability, blood flow, or both, a non-union is more likely to occur if the bone breaks from a high-energy injury, like a car accident, as a disruption to the blood supply often takes place. Symptoms to look out for include pain at the site of the break long after the accident.

Broken bone injury claims are among many which Winns has extensive experience in dealing with. To get an insight into the variety of injury types you can claim compensation for following a non-fault accident, click here.

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