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Arm Injury Compensation Claims with clickandclaim's Personal Injury Solicitors
Suffering an arm injury at the fault of somebody else could entitle you to make a personal injury compensation claim and clickandclaim can advise you on your case.
Loss of both arms - £132,500 - £165,000
Arm amputated at shoulder - not less than £75,000
Below-elbow amputation - £52,500 - £60,000
Simple fractures of fore arm - £3,650 -£10,500
Tennis elbow syndrome or lacerations – up to £7,000
Arm injuries could cause major inconveniences, depending on the severity of the injury. In extreme situations, doctors may have to amputate the limb or limbs in order to save the persons life. Although amputation may seem like an extremely severe last resort, it is actually common in the compensation claims industry and it often results from injuries sustained in heavy metal factories or on building sites, where heavy machinery and equipment is used.
Everyday workers are sometimes put into dangerous situations without even knowing it. Injuries as severe as needing amputation most commonly result from accidents caused by lack of knowledge about machinery or lack of training. In this case, where an injury has been sustained at work, a compensation claim could be filed on Employer Liability as it would be the employer’s responsibility to have given the employee sufficient training.
Examples of Arm Injuries:
- Dislocation
- Open Fracture
- Closed Fracture
- Bruising / Contusion
- Burns
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- Amputation
- Sprain
- Strain
- Arthritis
- Lacerations
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Working in factories can often result in injuries to the arms. It is not uncommon for workers to trap their hands or arms in a machine, or have heavy equipment dropped on their arms. Factories can be extremely dangerous workplaces and if adequate training and sufficient protection is not given then employees can be put at dangerous risks.
If you have sustained an arm injury at the fault of some one else then contact clickandclaim today and we will advise you on the probability of your case.
Disclaimer: Please note that these are approximations. All cases are judged on an individual basis and amounts awarded can vary due to differing circumstances.
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