Facial Injuries Claims Lawyers
Facial injuries can be traumatic and often lead to permanent and visible scars. A facial scar can leave the injured party feeling very self-conscious and suffering low mood and depression.
Facial Injuries — Compensation Awards
Awarding compensation for facial injuries takes into account several factors, including the location and visibility of the scar and the impact on the individual concerned. Burns injuries are also dealt with in this category. Serious burns injuries will almost always be at, or over, the top of the bracket.
Skeletal/skull injuries
- Fractures of the frontal facial bones: £15,500 — £24,100
- Multiple facial fractures: £9,750 — £15,750
- Fractures of nose or nasal complex: £1,125 — £15,200
These vary from simple fractures of the nose with full recovery to serious fractures involving multiple surgeries and/or permanent disability in breathing.
Fractures of cheekbones: £1,550 — £10,350
These range from simple fractures from which a complete recovery is possible to multiple fractures requiring surgery and which involve some level of disfigurement.
Fractures of jaw: £4,250 — £30,000
These range from simple fractures to serious multiple fractures which require prolonged treatment and permanent consequences, including: pain when eating, restriction in eating, and the risk of arthritis.
Damage to teeth: £720 — £7,500
This depends on the placement of the teeth and the requirement for dental surgery. Front teeth attract a higher level of award.
Facial disfigurement
The law draws a distinction between male and female victims here. Women are generally awarded a higher level of compensation. Age is also taken into consideration. The psychological impact will also be taken into account.
Females:
- Very severe scarring: £31,750 — £64,000
- Less severe scarring: £20,000 — £31,750
- Significant scarring: £11,800 — £19,750
- Less significant scarring: £2,600 — £9,000
- Trivial scarring: £1,125 — £2,300
Males:
- Very severe scarring: £19,500 — £43,000
- Less severe scarring: £11,800 — £19,750
- Significant scarring: £6,000 — £11,800
- Less significant scarring: £2,600 — £6,000
- Trivial scarring: £1,125 — £2,300
Facial Injury Lawyers in Bolton
If you or a loved one has suffered the injuries described above, and someone else is to blame, contact us today. Call us on 01204 802 050^ or if you prefer you can also contact us online for more information.
