By Danielle Jordan. Last Updated 18th July 2024. Pursuing an elbow injury claim isn’t always a straightforward process. But it’s possible to get the help of a personal injury solicitor and that’s where we come in.
We’re specialists in helping people recover compensation following an elbow injury. This could have happened in an accident at work or in a car crash; regardless of how it happened, our No Win No Fee solicitors understand the claims process.
Below, you can find our contact information if you’d like to take advantage of our free case check. You can also read on to learn more about the criteria for making a personal injury claim, to see elbow injury compensation amounts, and to learn all about our No Win No Fee service.
You can get in touch with us by:
- Calling us on 0800 073 8804
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- Can I Make An Elbow Injury Claim?
- What Types Of Elbow Injuries Can You Claim For?
- Elbow Injury Compensation Amounts
- Claiming For An Elbow Injury With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
- Learn More About Personal Injury Claims
Can I Make An Elbow Injury Claim?
You could be eligible to make an elbow injury claim and receive personal injury compensation if you can prove neglgience occurred.
For an incident to be classed as negligence, it must meet the following criteria:
- You were owed a duty of care.
- There was a breach of this duty.
- Due to this breach, you have suffered an injury.
You may be able to make an elbow injury compensation claim following an accident at work, a road traffic accident, or an incident in a public place. However, no matter where or how you suffered your injury, you must prove negligence occurred.
Everything You Need To Know About Elbow injury Claims
Additionally, when you are making a claim for personal injury compensation, you will need to start your claim within the correct time limit. Generally, you will have three years from the date you were injured to start your claim. This is highlighted in the Limitation Act 1980.
There are certain exceptions to this limitation. One of our advisors would be happy to discuss these with you.
To learn more about your eligibility to start a claim and what elbow injury compensation amounts you could be entitled to, please contact our advisors.
What Types Of Elbow Injuries Can You Claim For?
The elbow is, surprisingly, one of the more complex joints in the body. Common injuries to the elbow can include:
- Breaks and Fractures – When the elbow bone is fractured or broken, damage can occur to the ulnar collateral ligament. If this ligament has torn or suffered a serious injury, surgery may be required and the recovery time for it to completely heal can sometimes take over a year.
- Strains and Tears – Injury to a tendon, ligament or muscle caused by overstretching is known as a strain. Tears can occur when the overstretching is severe. The recommended treatment for these types of injuries is a surgical procedure to repair the tear.
- Bursitis – A severe blow to the elbow can result in this type of injury which usually causes severe pain, tenderness and swelling to the area. Often, a fluid-filled sac called a ‘bursa’ would appear under the skin that is formed to protect the injured area. If the bursa is considerably large or causing discomfort, a medical professional may decide it best to drain the bursa.
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) – Overuse of the elbow joint can cause the ligaments in the elbow to become inflamed and very painful to move. This type of injury in the workplace is often called Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). This is an ongoing injury, and over some time, the pain it causes can make it more and more difficult to undergo routine work-related and personal tasks. People with RSI tend to use anti-inflammatories and pain-relieving medication to help treat the pain, but also some people have to wear a supportive elbow brace.
- Tennis Elbow – This is a condition that causes pain around the exterior of the elbow. It develops, usually, due to overusing the muscles of the forearm. Although the name suggests so, the condition isn’t always caused by playing tennis but can be caused by work activities too.
This list is by no means exhaustive so if you don’t see your injury listed above, don’t worry. Call us anyway using the number at the top of this page. We’ll discuss your case with you and advise as to whether or not you could make an elbow injury claim.
Elbow Injury Compensation Amounts
The amount of compensation that could be awarded in elbow injury claims is influenced by a number of factors. For this reason, information about the average settlement in elbow injury claims cannot be provided. However, we can show you how your compensation will be assessed alongside a compensation guide, which you can find below.
The figures below of compensation for an elbow injury are from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This is not always the total compensation amount in a claim. In elbow injury claims, and injury claims in general, you could also seek compensation for the distress an injury may have caused you, and compensation to address any related financial losses.
The compensation figures we are showing are potential amounts of compensation for the suffering caused by an injury, which is known as general damages.
Our figures come from the 17th edition of the JCG. They are not a guarantee of what you will be awarded but as the JCG is commonly used by legal professionals working in claims, it can give you a good idea of a possible valuation for your injury. The first entry has not been taken from the JCG.
| Reason for Compensation | Typical Compensation Amount |
|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries + Special Damages | Up to £250,000+ |
| Arm Injury - Severe | £117,360 to £159,770 |
| Arm Injury - Permanent and Substantial | £47,810 to £73,050 |
| Arm Injury - Less Severe | £23,430 to £47,810 |
| Arm Injury - Simple Fractures | £8,060 to £23,430 |
| Elbow Injury - Severely Disabling | £47,810 to £66,920 |
| Elbow Injury- Less Severe | £19,100 to £39,070 |
| Elbow Injury - Minor or Moderate | Up to £15,730 |
What Else Could My Elbow Injury Compensation Amount Include?
As well as general damages, your claim could also include special damages. This heading covers the financial losses that your elbow injury has caused.
For example, your injury might be so severe that you can’t work anymore. Being unable to work can cause significant financial strain, but this is where making an elbow injury claim can help. Special damages can cover any lost earnings you suffer because of your injury, as well as the cost of:
- Childcare
- Travel
- Prescriptions
- Physical therapy
- Help with cooking or cleaning
These are only a few examples of what your elbow injury compensation could cover. However, if you want to claim under this heading, you need to be able to provide evidence of your losses. This can include things like receipts, invoices, and bank statements.
To find out if you could be entitled to make an elbow injury claim, contact our friendly team today.
Claiming For An Elbow Injury With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
If you are eligible to make an elbow injury compensation claim, you may benefit from having legal representation. One of our personal injury solicitors could help with your claim. They generally take on personal injury cases under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). A CFA is a type of No Win No Fee arrangement.
Solicitors that work under this type of agreement generally don’t ask for upfront or ongoing payments for their services. Additionally, there aren’t any fees for your solicitor’s work on your case if it fails.
However, if your claim succeeds, your No Win No Fee solicitor takes a small success fee from the compensation awarded to you. This is a legally capped percentage, thus ensuring that you get to keep the maximum amount of compensation awarded.
To find out if you have an eligible personal injury claim for your injury to the elbow, get in touch with one of the advisors from our team. If it seems like you have valid grounds for a claim, you could be connected to one of our solicitors.
To get in touch:
- Fill in our ‘claim online’ form for a call back.
- Call 0800 073 8804
- Ask a question in our live chat.
Learn More About Personal Injury Claims
If you’d like to learn more about personal injury claims, we’ve included some useful links below:
- HSE report on musculoskeletal problems – This link leads to a study carried out on musculoskeletal complaints within certain professions.
- NHS advice on arm or elbow pain – This is the NHS guide to arm injuries, including possible causes and treatments.
- Accident at work claims guide – This is another of our guides with information about the accident at work compensation claims.
- Slip, Trip And Fall At Work Claims – if you’ve slipped and fallen at work, you may want to claim compensation against your employer if you’ve hurt your elbow.
- Pub and Bar Accident Claims – if you’ve suffered an elbow injury in a fall in a pub or bar, this guide offers information on your legal rights
- Learn how to make heavy furniture lifting injury compensation claims with our helpful guide.
If you need any more help or guidance on making an elbow injury claim, please get in touch.
