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Broken or Fractured Bone Claims

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Many of us will break or fracture a bone at some point in our lives and, while it’s very painful, we usually recover without long-term problems. However, some breaks and fractures can be more serious, and you may have to give up work or even lose the ability to live independently.

If you’ve experienced a serious break or fracture that someone else was responsible for, our lawyers could help you claim compensation. Contact our team today to start your claim.

Our serious injury lawyers understand that no broken bone or fracture claim is the same. We’ll take the time to get to know you and understand your needs while making the legal procedures involved as simple as possible.

We offer a free initial consultation where you can explain what’s happened to you, and we’ll let you know if you can claim. There’s no pressure to use our service after this, but we’ll be there to answer any initial questions you might have.

We can often take broken bone and fracture claims on a no win no fee basis. This means there’ll be no financial risk to you should your claim be unsuccessful.

What is a serious broken or fractured bone?

A bone breaking or fracturing is a common occurrence in life. Most people will fracture a bone at some point in their life.

To be classed as a serious break, your life must be severely impacted by it. This could be:

  • Not being able to work at all
  • Not being able to do the job you’re trained to do
  • Not being able to live independently.

If you’ve broken a bone, and it’s impacted your life in a way similar to the above, contact our team to see if you can claim compensation.

Why choose Irwin Mitchell to manage your broken bone or fracture claim?

We’ve a proven track record securing compensation for our clients after a serious break or fracture. The compensation they get has been crucial in helping with their rehabilitation and adapting to their new circumstances.

We avoid using legal jargon to make sure any decision you make is fully informed. Our teams will always follow your instructions, offering their expert opinion each step of the way.

As part of our service, we’ve an in-house team of Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators, who are trained medical experts. They’ll help you identify the support you could benefit from and help you find it.

We also work with several UK charities and organisations that can offer you and your family further support. This includes:

  • Brake
  • Day One
  • RoadPeace.

Whenever you meet one of our experts, we’ll always try to work in a way that’s best for you. Whether it’s arranging phone or video calls or meeting you at an appropriate location. You can also come to one of our UK offices if this is easier for you.

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Every fractured bone claim is unique. You could break the same bone as another person but because of your job, the impact on you could be greater.

For that reason, we can’t give you an exact figure until we know more about what’s happened to you.

Once we do, we can offer more guidance on how much you could receive.

When deciding on how much compensation to claim, we’ll consider:

  • Specialist equipment needed for your home and car
  • Rehabilitation to overcome your injuries
  • Loss of earnings
  • Expenses you’ve incurred.

There are several steps we’ll follow when you make a fractured bone claim. These are:

  1. Free initial consultation – here you can tell us more about what’s happened, and we’ll advise you whether you can claim. We’ll also discuss funding options with you at this point.
  2. Gathering evidence – we’ll then gather evidence to build your case. This could be medical reports, witness statements, or CCTV. We’ll also use an independent medical expert to assess your injuries and how they’ll impact your life.
  3. Taking your claim to the other party – once we’ve got all the evidence we need, we’ll take your claim to the other party. If they admit fault and agree to the compensation, we’ll try to get interim payments that can cover costs and pay for treatment. These will be taken from your final settlement amount.
  4. Settle your claim – if the other side has accepted fault, your claim will be settled quickly. If they don’t accept fault or contest the compensation amount, we can take your claim to court to resolve the matter. This’ll always be a last resort but, in some cases, it's the best way to resolve a claim.

You’ll usually have to make your fractured bone claim within three years of the incident. This doesn’t apply to claims on behalf of:

  • Children – no time limit until they turn 18, the time limit begins from their 18th birthday
  • Someone who lacks mental capacity.

If your accident happened abroad, it’s worth noting that time limits can be different in other countries.

We always advise you to contact us as soon as possible to start your claim, as evidence is easier to collect.

We do handle some fractured bone claims on a no win no fee basis. These agreements are beneficial because you don’t have any upfront costs and won’t pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful. However, they aren’t suitable for everyone and sometimes there are better options.

If you do use a no win no fee agreement, you’ll need to set up an insurance policy at no added cost. We’ll be there to help you through this process.

Read more about making a no win no fee claim here.

If you’ve broken or fractured a bone in an accident caused by someone else, you might be able to make a claim.

We’ve helped people claim after breaking a bone:

  • At work
  • In a road traffic accident
  • During a sporting match.

If you’ve had a serious fracture to a bone in a different place, contact our team to see if you can make a claim.

We can also help with claims which involve children. As children are still growing, their injuries can become worse over time making these cases more complex. They can also sustain fractures that don’t normally affect adults, such as bowing fractures (where the bone bends but doesn’t break) and greenstick fractures (where the bone is only fractured on one side).

I would certainly recommend Irwin Mitchell to friends and family. The support I’ve received has been fantastic."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a broken bone and a fractured bone?

A broken bone and fractured bone are the same thing, and the terms are often used interchangeably.

People often think that there’s a difference between a broken bone and a fracture. Medical professionals refer to any type of crack or break to the bone as a fracture, no matter how severe the injury is.

What are the long-term health effects of a serious fracture?

Our lawyers are aware that fractures can have severe long-term effects like mobility issues and paralysis. Breaks to different bones create different problems, and we'll help you access the right support for your specific injury. 

We’ve helped people who’ve sustained serious breaks to their:

  • Legs – stress fractures, compound fractures and displaced fractures
  • Arms – breaks to the humerus, radius, and ulna
  • Ribs – cracks and fractures that may cause lung complications
  • Back – fractured vertebrae, which can result in spinal cord damage
  • Neck – fractures to cervical vertebrae which can damage the spinal cord
  • Skull – open injuries (objects going through the skull and into the brain) and closed injuries (including blows to the head).

Breaking some bones can lead to more serious injuries, for example, a broken back could cause a spinal cord injury. This is why our experts always take broken bone claims seriously and will make sure you get the medical care you need.

Serious fractures can mean you face several new day-to-day challenges. We can help put in place measures to make things a little easier, such as:

  • Buying/adapting transport to help you get around
  • Adapting your house so you can be as independent as possible
  • Securing funds if you can’t return to work or to cover time off
  • Organising home visits from care workers
  • Rehabilitation to ensure the best recovery possible.
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Related Information - Broken Bone Or Fracture Claims

Court of Protection - our Court of Protection team can help look after whatever matters most to you
Great Adaptations - changes to the house support seriously injured individuals to live independently
Rehabilitation - we can ensure that you make the best recovery possible
Spinal Injury - we work tirelessly to get compensation for people who have suffered spinal cord injuries

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