Broken Jaw & Jaw Injury Compensation Claim Solicitors

What types of jaw injuries are there?

There are many different types of jaw injury that people can seek compensation for. The injury itself can affect a range of areas around the jaw:

• The upper (maxilla) or lower (mandible) jaw bones - breakages and fractures that may require plates.
• Loss or damage of the upper or lower teeth.
• Temporomandibular conditions, which affect the function of the muscles of the mouth.
• Damage to the ligaments and tendons of the jaw.
• Temporary or permanent nerve damage to the jaw region.
• Scarring to the skin or tissues surrounding the jaw.

Cancer may also affect the regions listed above and be the basis for a jaw injury claim. And if a medical professional has not correctly identified or treated a jaw injury - most often a dentist - this can also be the basis for a medical misdiagnosis or negligence claim, respectively.

What situations can I claim broken jaw compensation for?

Broken jaw injuries can be due to a range of reasons. Physical confrontations (such as assault or GBH) are the most common cause, causing 72% of fractures in research carried out at a London teaching hospital. Falls and road traffic collisions are also common causes of broken jaw injuries.

Whether or not you will be able to make a successful jaw injury claim depends on the circumstances, type, and severity of the injury. Each case is different. That's why it's important to get in touch- our experts will let you know right away if your injuries warrant broken jaw compensation.

How much compensation will I get for a broken jaw?

All broken jaw injury claims are different. That means working out how much or the average compensation you will get for a broken jaw sustained during an accident, or as a result of assault or GBH, is complex. 

The fractured jaw compensation awarded to you will differ depending on the injury, its impacts on your mental and physical health, and whether it has affected your finances or capability to earn money. We assess all damages individually in line with the 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines.

If you are seeking compensation for a broken jaw caused by GBH or assault, and you experienced multiple injuries to various parts of your jaw that have had lasting impacts on your health and income, success may be more likely compared to if you slightly hurt your jaw in a car accident that was partly your fault. 

Get in touch with our experts or visit our claims calculator for a clear idea of how much you could receive.

Can I get compensation for a jaw injury caused by assault or GBH?

Yes, if you were assaulted or GBH was inflicted on you, you can make a no win no fee broken jaw claim. Our solicitors will pursue your case through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) - the special department for violent crime injury claims.

If you are injured in a hit and run accident, your claim will be handled through the Motor Insurers' Bureau. This is because, in this case, the jaw injury compensation will likely be paid through the person to blame's motor insurance.

Am I eligible for a broken jaw claim?

If you or someone close to you has had a jaw injury in the past three years and someone else was to blame, you can make a broken jaw claim.

No win no fee claims, in conjunction with suitable legal protection insurance, are designed risk-free so anyone can apply. If you want to claim compensation for a jaw injury, our team will look at your injury, its effects and the circumstances and let you know immediately whether we think you have a claim. 

If we take on your case, we think you have a good likelihood of successfully claiming for a jaw injury. That said, you won't pay anything upfront, and if your case isn't a success, you will not have to pay any fees whatsoever. 

How can I start a broken jaw claim?

If you want to start a jaw injury claim, there are a few options open to you:

• Call one of our advisors on 0800 587 0344 - available seven days a week until late. We'll let you know immediately if you have a case and advise you on what to do next.
• Fill in the online form at the top of the page and we'll get in contact with you for free.
• Visit our compensation calculator, input your details and we'll give you a simple estimate of how much compensation you will get for a broken jaw.

How does the broken jaw claims process work?

If one of our panel of solicitors accepts your jaw injury compensation claim, the following process will begin:

1. Your solicitor will talk to you and try to understand your broken jaw injury and its impacts on your life. They may request evidence, as things like medical records and photographs can help support the claim.
2. After getting to know your case, your solicitor will contact the organisation or person responsible.
3. The person or organisation contacted will accept fault or contest your jaw injury claim. If they contest it, your solicitor will negotiate the claim for you, being transparent with updates at all times.
4. If you are successful, you will receive your broken jaw compensation. Your solicitor will receive a cut of the compensation as a fee. If your case isn't successful, you will not have to pay anything to your solicitor.

How long will my broken jaw claim take?

The time it takes to process your jaw injury claim and achieve a settlement depends on lots of factors, like your specific injury, the evidence requirements and whether the other party contests your claim.

That said, we will work quickly and tirelessly on your behalf. From the outset, we'll let you know if you have a case. If you do, we'll make sure your broken jaw claim is properly supported, keeping you up to date and in the know while we work to get you justice.

What if my jaw injury claim is unsuccessful?

If your jaw injury claim doesn't result in compensation, you will not have to pay anything. You can choose to pursue the claim elsewhere or move on, but we will not charge you a penny.

This is because the majority of our broken jaw claims are covered by After the Event no win no fee insurance. This policy, the costs of which are shared across all our successful claimants, covers all court, legal, medical report, and barristers' costs if you lose. It's a simple and fair way to make sure anyone can get the justice they deserve.