Facial injury compensation amounts

The facial injury compensation claim estimates above have been generated by JMW’s Compensation Calculator, using average data from similar cases we’ve dealt with to provide a guideline of how much you could be entitled to receive. With this knowledge in hand, you can make a more informed decision about whether or not to proceed with a claim.

The figures above provide a broad estimate of what you could claim. For a more accurate calculation based on the specifics of your individual case, it is best to speak to a solicitor as soon as possible.

To find out more about the compensation claims process or formally begin legal proceedings for a facial injury, call the expert solicitors at JMW today on 0345 872 6666, or fill in our online enquiry form to request a call back. You can find out more about our personal injury claim services here.

What Should I Do Next?

Once you have used our claims calculator to gain an estimate of how much you could get for your facial injury claim, you should speak to a specialist personal injury solicitor as soon as possible. This will allow you to weigh up your various options, based on an expert assessment of the specific circumstances of your case, and will give you access to personalised advice on the value of the claim.

Once you have made the decision to move ahead with your compensation claim, your solicitor will start compiling the relevant medical evidence and statements to support your case, while getting in touch with the party responsible for your injuries. If the body of evidence is on your side, your legal team will be able to help you achieve a positive outcome and obtain the compensation you deserve for your claim.

For more information on what to do next, have a look at our guide to the Lifecycle of a Claim.

What Can Affect The Value Of A Facial Injury Compensation Claim?

If you have been affected by facial injury or any other kind of personal injury, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting pain and suffering you have experienced. However, compensation settlements will also take into account other factors, including the broader impact the injury has had on your lifestyle, finances and career.

For example, your compensation may need to be adjusted to account for the effect your facial injury has had on your quality of life. Even injuries that only leave superficial damage to the face can cause severe levels of pain, potentially affecting your confidence, mental health and ability to work.

Additionally, more serious facial injuries can also affect sensory functions, which can lead to life-changing conditions such as blindness or deafness. In cases that result in surgery and permanent damage, a greater amount of compensation is likely to be paid out.

By speaking to your solicitor, you will be able to get an accurate appraisal of which of these factors are relevant in your case, and how much you could therefore be owed.

Common Causes of Facial Injuries

If you’ve suffered a facial injury due to someone else’s actions or failure to meet their legal obligations, you may be entitled to make a facial injury compensation claim. Some of the most common causes include:

Workplace accidents: if your facial injury was caused by unsafe working conditions, falling objects, a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) or insufficient training, you may be able to claim compensation. These injuries can affect the frontal facial bones, jaw, or eye socket, and are particularly common in construction, manufacturing and warehouse environments.

Road traffic accidents: facial injuries often occur in road traffic accidents, especially where airbags fail to deploy correctly or debris causes impact trauma. These types of face injury claims may involve multiple injuries such as serious nose fractures, cheekbone fractures or damage to the jaw and teeth.

Slips, trips and falls: a fall caused by a wet floor, poor lighting or an unmarked hazard can lead to a sudden impact to the face. These accidents often result in facial bone fractures, broken noses or dental trauma, and may be grounds for a personal injury claim if negligence can be proven.

Sports and recreational activities: injuries sustained during organised sports - particularly contact sports - can lead to broken facial bones, damage to the eyes or ears, or even severe disfigurement. If the injury was caused by poor supervision, unsafe equipment or lack of appropriate safety measures, a facial injury compensation claim may be possible.

Medical negligence: facial injuries can sometimes result from surgical errors, dental procedures gone wrong, or mismanaged treatment of existing injuries. In these cases, you may be eligible to claim compensation based on professional negligence that caused harm to your face or sensory functions.

Criminal injuries: victims of violent crimes may suffer facial injuries due to physical assault, which can result in broken bones, hearing loss or loss of vision. If this has happened to you, you may be able to claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) with the help of our personal injury solicitors.

In all of these situations, your eligibility to claim will depend on the circumstances surrounding the incident and the evidence available. Speaking to our personal injury specialists can help you determine how much compensation you could claim, and how best to proceed with your facial injury claim on a no win, no fee basis.

How Can Compensation Help?

Facial injuries often carry long-term consequences, both physically and emotionally. From broken facial bones and serious nose fractures to facial scarring and sensory damage, these injuries can have a considerable impact on your physical and mental wellbeing, not to mention your financial security. Making a facial injury compensation claim can offer meaningful financial and emotional support as you focus on recovery.

The compensation awarded for face injury claims aims to reflect the true extent of the harm caused - not only the physical pain and disfigurement, but also the psychological and financial toll of the injury. With a facial injury compensation claim, you may be able to recover costs related to:

• Specialist medical treatment: including consultations with private plastic surgeons or maxillofacial specialists, which may not be fully available through the NHS.
• Dental reconstruction: for those who have lost or damaged teeth, private dentistry options can be explored as part of your injury compensation.
• Psychological therapy: facial injuries often affect confidence and mental health. Compensation can cover sessions with a counsellor or therapist to support emotional wellbeing.
• Rehabilitation services: such as access to speech therapy where mouth or jaw injuries have affected verbal communication.
• Specialist aids: like hearing devices or vision support, if your injury has impaired sensory function.
• Loss of earnings: if your injury has impacted your ability to work temporarily or permanently, facial injury compensation can help to cover past and future income losses.
• Out-of-pocket expenses: including travel to medical appointments, childcare costs during recovery or adjustments to your home.

Compensation also recognises the impact that common facial injuries can have on family life, relationships and overall quality of life - especially where scarring or serious disfigurement is involved. Each injury is different, and the final compensation claim will reflect the unique challenges you have faced.

In legal terms, face injury compensation claims are usually divided into two parts:

• General damages: which cover the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the injury, including visible facial scars and the broader effects on your lifestyle and mental capacity.
• Special damages: which account for financial losses and anticipated future expenses such as ongoing care, further surgery and lost income.

Some people may be eligible to claim through the CICA, particularly where the facial injury was caused by a violent crime. Our personal injury specialists can advise you on the best route for your compensation claim, based on your circumstances.

As with all personal injury claims, each case is assessed individually, taking into account your medical reports, recovery progress and the body’s natural healing process. While our facial injury compensation calculator can give you a broad idea of how much compensation you may be entitled to, speaking directly to a solicitor will give you the clearest indication of what your claim might be worth.

Types of Facial Injury

Facial injuries can be particularly distressing for sufferers because they have the potential to disfigure the victim and significantly affect their ability to function. For example, an injury could seriously affect one or more of their senses, or their ability to breathe.

Common forms of facial injury include:

• Fractures
• Burns
• Lacerations
• Scarring

Each injury carries with it a different set of symptoms and required treatments, but many can be extremely painful and leave lasting cosmetic damage.

Cheekbone injuries, for example, are common among those who play sports, with fractures often resulting in bruising, soreness, loss of sensation, flatness of the cheek and swelling. Because the face is a vulnerable area, injuries to the cheekbone can also have a detrimental effect on the eye, causing pain and problems with sight.

Facial injuries can be caused by all sorts of factors, ranging from accidents at work to road traffic accidents or sporting injuries, among others. If you have sustained a facial injury due to someone else’s negligence, get in touch with JMW as soon as possible to discuss a claim for compensation.

Facial Injury Compensation Case Studies

JMW has many years of experience helping people with facial injuries claim the compensation they are entitled to. Take a look at our case studies:

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