Even straightforward broken cheekbone injuries can cause a great deal of distress and discomfort as even the most basic of human functions like eating and speaking is significantly reduced. Luckily though, it’s an injury that normally can be rectified with a good prognosis for the future.
We’ll take a look at what you may be able to claim for if you have suffered a broken cheekbone injury and you want to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
This is an example of an injury where a large proportion of the payout can come from the Special Damages side of things, which isn’t something I can advise you on in relation to amounts because it is every case specific.
Basically injury claims are formed from General Damages for the injury, and Special Damages for losses and expenses.
The General Damages just covers the pain, suffering, and loss of amenity caused; but it’s the Special Damages that cover the costs and losses of being injured in such a way. Things like lost earnings from time off work and care and assistance claims from friends and family.
Most jobs require a great deal of communication which can prove to be very hard indeed with a broken cheekbone!
But what we can do is have quick look at the official guidelines for cheekbone injury claims when it comes to just the General Damages side of things. This can help you to gauge how much a claim could be worth.
A quick but important note though – it’s important to remember that the value of the claim is based on specialist medical evidence, and the information below if simply for guidance only.
- Simple cheekbone fracture where no surgery is required and you make a full recovery: £1,680 to £2,125
- Simple cheekbone fractures where some reconstructive surgery has been needed, but a complete recovery is made and there is minimal cosmetic effect: £3,100 to £4,600
- Serious cheekbone fractures that require surgery and have lasting consequences to the cheeks or lips, or with some sort of disfigurement, perhaps through paraesthesia: £7,300 to £11,285
Remember – always instruct a specialist personal injury law firm like us to settle your claim for the true and maximum amount.