Last Updated 28th April 2026. Broken bone compensation amounts in the UK can range anywhere from £4,670 for a minimally displaced fracture of the wrist to £179,560 for severe leg fractures that have not united. These suggested brackets of compensation are taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), which our solicitors at Public Interest Lawyers may use to help value broken bone compensation claims. With years of legal training and experience, our solicitors are committed to securing a settlement that fully accounts for your pain, suffering, non-union of bones, and any long-term risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
While compensation can by no means undo the harm and pain caused by a bone fracture, it provides financial relief when you’re facing ongoing physiotherapy costs and a loss of earnings. Suffering a broken bone or multiple fractures can be instantly life-changing, often restricting mobility and your ability to complete your usual daily tasks. At such a difficult time, our specialist broken bone compensation solicitors at Public Interest Lawyers are here to provide the compassionate, expert legal support you deserve.
Get in touch with our advisors today to find out in minutes whether you might be eligible to make a personal injury claim with us.
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- What Are The Average Fracture And Broken Bone Compensation Amounts?
- How Are Broken Bone Compensation Amounts Calculated?
- Can I Claim Compensation After Breaking A Bone?
- Examples Of Accidents That Can Cause Broken Bones
- The Process Of Starting A Broken Bone Claim
- What Will I Need To Pursue Compensation For Broken Bones?
- Why Claim For Bone Breaks And Fractures With Public Interest Lawyers?
- No Win No Fee Break Or Fracture Claims With Public Interest Lawyers
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What Are The Average Fracture And Broken Bone Compensation Amounts?
For severe pelvic and hip fractures involving a ruptured bladder, you could receive a compensation amount ranging from £95,680 to £159,770. These figures are only suggestive and have been taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Broken bone compensation amounts can vary on a case-by-case basis. For example, you may have fractured your wrist or neck and not your pelvis.
For your pain and suffering, your solicitor or another professional would refer to these guidelines to help value this element of your claim. The table below summarises some of the JCG figures relating to fractures. However, the top entry isn’t from the JCG, and this table is only meant to provide guidance.
Injury Compensation Guidelines
Multiple Severe Injuries and Special Damages (e.g., Physiotherapy Costs, Lost Earnings, and Private Corrective Surgery) Up to £250,000+
Pelvis and Hip Injuries- Severe (i) £103,580 to £172,970
Neck Injuries- Severe (ii) £86,860 to £172,970
Back Injuries- Severe (iii) £51,230 to £92,130
Severe Leg Injuries- Severe (iv) Moderate £36,680 to £51,790
Severe Finger Fractures Up to £48,540
Moderate Ankle Injury £18,150 to £35,130
Multiple Skeletal Injuries- Facial Bones £19,680 to £31,640
Arm Injuries- Simple Forearm Fracture £8,730 to £25,370
Serious Toe Injuries £12,690 to £18,150
How Are Broken Bone Compensation Amounts Calculated?
For a successful claim, your fracture compensation could include the following heads:
- General Damages: This head includes compensation for your actual injuries and the pain and suffering they caused. The figures in our table above demonstrate how general damages are calculated.
- Special Damages: This head includes compensation for the financial losses that result from your injuries.
The following monetary losses may be included in broken bone compensation amounts:
- Loss of earnings, including benefits such as pension contributions.
- Medical costs
- Professional care or the time devoted by a family member.
- Cost of equipment like crutches and plaster.
You would have to substantiate the above through documentation like invoices, salary slips and bank statements.
Speak to our advisors for further guidance on calculating compensation.
Can I Claim Compensation After Breaking A Bone?
Yes, you can claim compensation after breaking a bone if you can show the injury was caused by a third party’s negligent actions or failures. In essence, your claim must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
You Were Owed A Duty Of Care
Another party must have owed you a legal duty of care at the time you sustained the broken bone. This means that another road user, your employer, or the occupier of public premises was legally obligated to take practical steps to protect your safety. For example, this duty requires employers to carry out risk assessments for working at height and hotel operators to properly maintain staircases.
This Duty Was Breached
The responsible party must have breached the duty owed to you by failing to act as a reasonable person would in the same circumstances. In personal injury cases involving broken bones, this might involve a road user driving recklessly, an employer failing to provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), or the occupier of a public space neglecting to address a documented trip hazard in a timely manner.
You Suffered Broken Bones As A Result
Finally, in order for you to be eligible to pursue broken bone compensation, you must have suffered a physical or psychological injury because of the breach. You can claim for single fractures or multiple complex breaks, as well as any other physical injuries or psychological trauma you suffered in the accident.
To learn if you can make a claim with our solicitors today, get in touch with our advisory team. They’re on hand to answer any questions you might have and provide you with an obligation-free consultation where you can explore your options with no commitment to proceed.
Examples Of Accidents That Can Cause Broken Bones
Many different kinds of accidents can cause broken bones. There are certain circumstances where another person is responsible for your well-being. This means that they have a duty of care towards you. In order to have an eligible compensation claim, you will have to prove the following:
- The other person had a duty of care towards you in that particular situation.
- They were in breach of this duty.
- You suffered broken bones as a result of this breach.
Now we will examine various situations where you may have an eligible broken bone claim due to this breach of duty:
Road Traffic Accidents
Every road user has a duty of care to navigate the roads safely so as to avoid risking the lives and safety of other road users. They must follow the Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act 1988. If you suffer a bone fracture due to a road accident, you may be eligible to make a road accident compensation claim.
For example: While you’re driving, a speeding vehicle crashes into you, resulting in a rear-end collision. Due to the sudden impact, you collide against the steering wheel, fracturing your hand.
Accidents At Work
An employer has a duty of care towards their employees. According to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers must take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure the safety of all employees. If an employee is injured due to a failure to comply with health and safety laws, they might be able to make an accident at work claim.
For example: If you fall from a height and suffer from a broken spine because protective equipment wasn’t provided and necessary safety checks weren’t carried out, your employer may be liable.
Accidents In Public Places
Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, occupiers have a duty to ensure the reasonable safety of all visitors. An occupier is a person or entity in control of a public place. If a visitor incurs an injury due to a breach of this duty, there could be a public liability claim against the occupier.
For example: While you’re shopping in a grocery store, an oil spill has been cleaned and the floor is wet. However, there is no warning sign, and you slip, resulting in a broken wrist.
Contact our advisors now for a free consultation to determine the eligibility of your claim. They can also discuss broken bone compensation amounts and calculate how much you could be owed.
The Process Of Starting A Broken Bone Claim
The process of starting a broken bone claim begins by checking that you have grounds to claim, instructing a personal injury solicitor, and submitting appropriate documentation. Once the claim has been filed, a resolution can then be negotiated. All personal injury claims are handled in line with the Pre-Action Protocols, which are discussed below:
Checking That You’re Eligible
You can do this by getting in touch with our advisory team today. They will assess whether you are eligible to claim by evaluating the type of fracture or broken bone you have suffered and the specific circumstances of the accident.
Instruct A Fractured Bone Solicitor
Our advisory team will connect you with a broken bone compensation claims solicitor experienced in orthopaedic trauma cases. These legal professionals provide personalised advice, offer expert guidance, and ensure that your recovery is prioritised throughout.
Assessment
Public Interest Lawyers uses trusted orthopaedic experts to conduct independent medical assessments. These will evaluate the extent of the break, its impact on your range of motion, and the long-term prognosis for joint health or the risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
Letter Of Claim
Your solicitor will draft a formal Letter of Claim to inform the defendant that legal proceedings are being brought against them. This will outline the grounds for your claim, the specific nature of your broken bones, and the damages that you are seeking.
Response
The defendant will have 21 days to acknowledge the Letter of Claim, and a further 3 months to complete the appropriate and necessary investigations regarding their liability for your fracture or break.
Disclosure
Both parties will disclose to each other relevant documentation, such as medical records detailing your broken bones, to establish a clear outline of what happened and aid in resolution.
Negotiation
The defendant’s solicitor and your solicitor will meet to negotiate a settlement that considers your pain and suffering, ongoing physiotherapy costs, and the need for surgery. Most broken bone compensation claims are settled out-of-court.
Court Proceedings
If negotiations are unsuccessful and no settlement can be reached through mediation, your claim may need to proceed to court. However, it is important to reiterate that the majority of personal injury cases involving broken bones are settled through negotiation.
Get in touch with our advisory team today to discuss more about the process of making a broken bone compensation claim.
What Will I Need To Pursue Compensation For Broken Bones?
To pursue compensation for broken bones, you will need comprehensive evidence that demonstrates how the liable party’s actions or inactions led to your injuries. Additionally, you will need to ensure that your claim is started within the limitation period.
Below, we detail what documents can be used to strengthen bone fracture claims, and discuss how the time limits may apply to your case:
How Can I Prove Fault For Broken Bones?
To prove fault for broken bones, you can photograph broken flooring, poor lighting, or other contributing hazards and obtain a copy of the accident book entry. In addition, if the break occurred in a road accident, you will need to get the other driver’s registration, insurance details, and contact information. You can find more information in our dedicated guide to gathering evidence.
How Long After Breaking Bones Can I Claim Compensation?
After breaking bones, you will typically have 3 years from the date of the accident to claim compensation. These time limits are established under the Limitation Act 1980 and set a timeframe within which claimants must begin the legal process, ensuring that claims aren’t brought against defendants indefinitely.
However, there may be exceptions in certain circumstances where a claimant may be unable to bring their claim within this timeframe. To learn more about how the limitation period would apply to your own claim, please get in touch with our advisors today.
Why Claim For Bone Breaks And Fractures With Public Interest Lawyers?
By claiming broken bone compensation with Public Interest Lawyers, you benefit from a comprehensive service tailored to your unique situation. Having a legal team at your disposal who understands how to support your physical and psychological wellbeing can make a huge difference during the claims process.
At Public Interest Lawyers, our solicitors manage all the legal intricacies on your behalf, ensuring you can remain focused on your recovery whilst we build an unshakeable case. Some of the services we provide include:
- Recommending trusted rehabilitative services experienced with orthopaedic trauma, including osteopaths and physiotherapists.
- Providing regular updates about how your case is progressing and a dedicated point of contact throughout the claims process
- Arranging independent assessments with orthopaedists and other medical experts to examine the severity of the break, the impact on your range of motion, and the risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
- Handling all legal correspondence throughout the broken bone compensation claim process, including liaising with the defendant’s representatives.
- Negotiating a settlement that accounts for ongoing physiotherapy costs, how the break or fracture impacts your career, and the likelihood of future joint replacement surgery.
We are dedicated to securing a settlement that reflects your immediate needs and any future care expenses you may face. Our focus is not simply on winning your case, but on ensuring that you receive the best legal representation and feel supported from the very beginning.
Get in touch with our advisors today to learn more about how our solicitors can assist you with navigating the broken bone compensation claims process.
No Win No Fee Break Or Fracture Claims With Public Interest Lawyers
At Public Interest Lawyers, we believe that everyone should have access to justice, without worries about how to fund legal representation. This is why our services are offered on a No Win No Fee basis through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).
In practice, this means that you will not need to pay any service fees before your solicitor starts working on your case. These fees are also not charged whilst your claim progresses, nor if it is unsuccessful.
If your claim succeeds, a small predetermined percentage would be deducted from your compensation. This success fee is taken as a percentage, capped by law, to ensure that you receive the majority of your compensation. The fee is discussed before the start of your case, so you will be fully aware of what it entails from the outset.
Contact Our Advisors
To find out if you qualify to have the support of one of our No Win No Fee solicitors, speak to a member of our advisory team. They can help assess your eligibility to make a personal injury claim, and if you qualify, connect you to our solicitors.
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More Information
Thank you for reading our guide on broken bone compensation amounts. Here are some of our other guides:
- Information on minor car accident claims.
- Details on spinal injury claims.
- Our guide on claiming food poisoning compensation.
Here are some links from across the web:
- Guidance from the NHS on a broken leg.
- Information from the NHS on a broken arm or wrist.
- Road safety statistics from the government.