Last updated 13th April 2026. Any injury to your face can have lasting cosmetic and psychological impacts, as well as potentially impact your senses. Your nose is one of your most prominent features and any injury to it can be uniquely distressing. Our guide to broken nose compensation examines when you could seek compensation for an injury to your nose and how such harm could be caused. We can help with all personal injury claims.
This is where our solicitors of personal injury solicitors come in. You can benefit from range of professional services and support if you are eligible to claim, including assistance with gathering evidence, explanations of all the technical legal language and connections with a range healthcare experts for all your medical needs.
Answers To Your Questions
- Would I be eligible to claim for a broken nose? Yes, if you’ve suffered injuries that were caused by a third party breaching their duty of care.
- Who could my broken nose claim be made against? You could sue an employer, a road user or an organisation in control of a public area for your broken nose injuries.
- What compensation could I receive for facial injuries? As well as compensation for the broken nose itself, you could also receive payment for psychological harm, any lost earnings and your medical bills.
- How can Public Interest Lawyers help me? Public Interest Lawyers can provide free advice and assess your eligibility to claim for a broken nose for free. Our team can also connect you with one of our personal injury solicitors if you have a valid claim.
Will cost me anything to claim for a broken nose? There are no costs to find out if you could make a claim and our solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis so you only pay the solicitor if the case is won.
To find out if you are eligible to make a personal injury claim or to get further guidance, talk to an advisor today using the contact information given here:
Select a Section
- Can I Make A Broken Nose Compensation Claim?
- How Much Compensation Can I Claim?
- Common Causes Of A Broken Nose That Lead To Claims
- Common Nose Injuries You Can Claim For
- How To Start A Broken Nose Compensation Claim
- How Can A Solicitor Help In My Broken Nose Claim?
- No Win No Fee Broken Nose Compensation Claims
- More Information
Can I Make A Broken Nose Compensation Claim?
You can make a broken nose compensation claim if you are able to prove that the negligent actions of a third party directly resulted in you getting injured.
We’ve provided the specific eligibility requirements below for you to compare against your own broken nose compensation claim:
- You were owed a duty of care – The liable party must have had a legal responsibility to take reasonable steps to keep you safe and prevent injuries, such as a broken nose.
- The duty of care was breached – The duty of care owed to you must have been breached in some capacity, such as by ignoring a risk assessment that identified the need for clearer housekeeping policies to prevent trips and thus, nose injuries.
- This breach directly caused you to suffer a broken nose – In order to have a valid broken nose compensation claim, you must have suffered a physical injury. For example, you tripped over a curling piece of carpet in the office and broke your nose against a desk.
Duty of care can look different depending on both the setting and the party:
- Employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to protect the safety, health, and well-being of their employees while they are at work. This obligation is established under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
- Those who control or manage premises, known as occupiers, owe a duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. This requires them to take practical measures to ensure the reasonable safety of visitors to their premises.
- All road users also owe a duty of care to one another, as well as to themselves, to avoid causing injury. In doing so, they must comply with the Road Traffic Act 1988 and follow the rules set out in the Highway Code.
Get in touch with our team today for a free, no obligation consultation to discuss the eligibility of your claim and the details regarding how much compensation for a broken nose.
How Much Compensation Can I Claim?
Broken nose compensation can be awarded under 2 different heads of claim. These are:
- General damages are awarded for the physical and psychological injuries.
- Special damages, which compensate for financial losses that result from your injuries. We’ll examine this in greater detail later in the section.
Those responsible for calculating a potential value for general damages can refer to your provided medical documents in conjunction with the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This publication contains different types of injuries, severities as well as guideline compensation brackets. We have used some of its brackets to create the table below.
Compensation Table
Please be advised that the top entry was not taken from the JCG. This information has been included for guidance purposes only.
| Type of Injury | Severity | Guideline Compensation Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Very Severe Injuries with Special Damages (e.g. Private Medical Treatments) | Very Severe Injuries and reimbursements for cosmetic surgery, lost wages and specialist pillows. | Up to £250,000 and above |
| Facial Disfigurement | Very Severe Scarring - Disfigured cosmetic effects and a severe psychological reaction. | £36,340 to £118,790 |
| Facial Disfigurement | Less Severe Scarring - Substantial disfigurement and significant psychological reaction. | £21,920 to £59,090 |
| Facial Disfigurement | Significant Scarring - Effects will be reduced by cosmetic surgery. | £11,120 to £36,720 |
| Facial Disfigurement | Less Significant Scarring - A number of very small scars. | £4,820 to £16,770 |
| Skeletal Injuries | Multiple Fractures of Facial Bones - Some facial deformity of a permanent nature. | £18,180 to £29,220 |
| Skeletal Injuries | Fractures of Nose or Nasal Complex (i) - Multiple fractures requiring a number of operations. | £12,990 to £28,220 |
| Skeletal Injuries | Fractures of Nose or Nasal Complex (ii) - There will be a displaced fracture requiring surgical intervention. | £4,820 to £6,230 |
| Skeletal Injuries | Fractures of Nose or Nasal Complex (iii) - Displaced fracture requiring only manipulation. | £3,080 to £3,850 |
| Skeletal Injuries | Fractures of Nose or Nasal Complex (iv) - Simple undisplaced fracture with full recovery. | £2,080 to £3,080 |
Special Damages And How They Affect Your Claim
You could receive compensation for the financial harm caused by your injuries under special damages.
Examples can include:
- Loss of earnings due to time taken off work.
- Medical expenses such as prescriptions, therapy sessions or private healthcare.
- Travel expenses.
- Home modifications.
- Care needs.
You will need to provide supporting evidence of any costs you claim, so be sure to hold onto your payslips as well as other documents, such as receipts and travel tickets, as proof of any financial losses you incur.
This section is intended to provide guidance on how personal injury compensation may be calculated. To find out what your potential claim could be worth, speak to our advisors for a free eligibility assessment today.
Common Causes Of A Broken Nose That Lead To Claims
The common causes of a broken nose that lead to claims can range from workplace incidents to road traffic accidents.
We discuss a wide range of examples below of the common causes of a broken nose that can result in these kinds of claims being pursued:
Broken Nose In The Workplace
- An employee slips on an unmarked wet floor in a warehouse and falls face-first onto a hard surface, breaking their nose
- A worker is struck in the face by unsecured equipment that falls from a shelf due to poor storage practices.
For more information please visit our dedicated page on accident at work claims.
Public Place Broken Nose Injuries
- A shopper trips over uneven flooring in a supermarket aisle and lands face-first, resulting in a broken nose and a broken cheekbone.
- A pedestrian is hit in the face by a malfunctioning automatic door that closes too quickly in a shopping centre. They suffer a broken nose and a broken eye socket.
For more information please visit our dedicated page on public liability claims.
Broken Nose After A Road Traffic Accident
- A driver suffers a broken nose and damage to their bottom lip after their airbag deploys during a collision caused by another motorist running a red light.
- A passenger hits their face against the dashboard suffering a broken nose and several lost teeth when their vehicle is rear-ended due to a following driver being under the influence.
For more information please visit our dedicated page on road traffic accident claims.
Broken Nose Medical Negligence
- A patient’s nasal fracture is misdiagnosed as a minor swelling by a doctor, leading to improper healing and long-term breathing complications.
- A surgeon performs a procedure incorrectly, causing avoidable damage to the nasal structure and resulting in a fracture.
For more information please visit our dedicated page on medical negligence claims.
Criminal Violence Leading To Broken Nose
- An individual is punched in the face during an unprovoked attack outside a bar, resulting in a broken nose and a cut lip.
- A person is injured during a robbery when the attacker strikes them in the face with a blunt object causing a nasal fracture, broken teeth and a dislocated jaw.
For more information please visit our dedicated page on criminal injuries compensation claims.
If you’ve experienced a broken nose in any of these circumstances, don’t delay seeking legal advice. Our specialist solicitors are ready to assess your case and explain your options regarding broken nose compensation amounts.
Common Nose Injuries You Can Claim For
A broken nose can vary widely in severity and be sustained alongside additional facial and head injuries. Possible injuries you could claim for can include:
- Damage to the cartilage in your nose.
- Cuts and lacerations.
- Damage to the nasal bones.
- Fractures of the cheekbones, jaw or eye socket.
How To Start Your Broken Nose Claim
You can get a free eligibility consultation today by talking to our advisors. If eligible, our team can connect you with one of our specialist personal injury solicitors.
A solicitor can support you throughout your broken nose compensation claim. We have summarised a few important aspects of the claims process below.
The Evidence You’ll Need
A key aspect of any personal injury claim is gathering supporting evidence. As well as proving liability, your evidence will also show the severity of your injuries, something very important for calculating a potential compensation figure.
Examples include:
- Medical records.
- CCTV or dashcam footage.
- Workplace accident book.
- Witness contact information.
- Training and maintenance logs.
You could get support with gathering evidence from one of the personal injury experts on our solicitors. To find out if you’re eligible to claim and get help with gathering for your claim, talk to our team today.
How Long You Have To Start A Broken Nose Compensation Claim
Most personal injury claims need to be started within 3 years of the accident occurring. This time limit is set down by the Limitation Act 1980. However, there are scenarios where exceptions to the general time limit can be made. These are:
- Children: Injured persons who are under 18 and, therefore, unable to claim on their own, will have the 3 years from their 18th. That gives them until they are 21 to start a claim.
- Lacking sufficient mental capacity: Persons who do not have the mental capacity to claim for themselves will have the time limit halted altogether. It only starts to run from the date they recover capacity.
In these scenarios, a suitable adult can be appointed or apply to be a litigation friend and make decisions about the claim for the injured person. This enables the claim to start much sooner. You can ask our advisors any questions you may have about the time limit in personal injury claims by calling the number below.
How Long It Takes To Get Nose Injury Compensation
There is no set timeframe on how long any personal injury claim takes. Each claim is assessed individually and influenced by a number of factors, including:
- Uncertainty about the prognosis, particularly if treatment is ongoing.
- Whether or not the defendant admits liability straight away.
- Acquiring evidence.
While we cannot provide an exact timeframe for any given claim, we can guarantee that our solicitors will handle your case with the highest degree of professionalism and endeavour to get your compensation as fast as possible. Call the number below for your free eligibility assessment today.
How Can A Solicitor Help In My Broken Nose Compensation Claim?
Here at Public Interest Lawyers, one of our solicitors can help your broken nose compensation claim by providing cutting-edge services. While it isn’t a prerequisite to claiming, working with an expert solicitor can be tremendously helpful in the long run when pursuing compensation for a broken nose.
If you choose to make your nose injury claim with one of our solicitors, you’ll benefit from a range of services, including:
- An independent medical examination to determine the severity of your injuries and strengthen your case’s body of evidence.
- Assisting with identifying a checklist of the evidence you may need and helping you collect the proof.
- Communicating with the other party’s representatives on your behalf.
- Calculating and negotiating broken nose compensation amounts that fairly reflect your pain and suffering.
- Explaining any unfamiliar terminology or documentation so you can navigate the personal injury claims process with confidence.
- Helping to collect and draft witness statements in support of your claim.
- Providing you with regular updates about the progress of your claim.
Your solicitor will do their best to guide you through the claims process and ensure you never feel unsupported at any stage. From start to finish, you can rest assured that they will work with honesty, dedication, and full transparency. Contact our advisory team now to learn more about how our solicitors can help you claim broken nose compensation.
No Win No Fee Broken Nose Compensation Claims
Our expert solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis, through a funding arrangement known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means you can pursue your broken nose compensation claim with peace of mind, benefiting from:
- No upfront solicitor service fees to start your claim
- No ongoing solicitor service fees as your case progresses
- Nothing to pay in solicitor service fees if your broken nose compensation claim is unsuccessful
If your claim wins, you’ll receive compensation. A small percentage of this will be taken as a success fee at a capped percentage of no more than 25%, as per the Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013. This ensures that the majority of your broken nose compensation stays with you.
Take the next step today. Find out if you’re eligible to claim or get expert guidance by speaking to our team right now using the contact information below:
- Call the team on 0800 073 8803.
- Contact us online by completing our callback form.
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More Information
You can read some of our personal injury claims guides here:
- You can read our facial injury case study guide here.
- Find out how much compensation for a fall you could receive following a successful claim.
- Learn more about reporting an accident at work here.
We have also provided some external resources for additional information:
- Read the guidance on first aid at work from the Health and Safety Executive.
- Check this government page for guidance on how to request CCTV footage of yourself.
- The NHS has published this resource on falls and how to prevent them from occurring.
Thank you for taking the time to read our broken nose compensation claims guide. For more information or to get a free assessment of your eligibility to claim, contact our advisors today.