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Shoulder Injury Compensation Claims
We could help you make a shoulder injury claim after an accident that was not your fault.
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Shoulder Injury Compensation Claims
We could help you make a shoulder injury claim after an accident that was not your fault.
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Last Updated On 26th March 2026. If you have suffered a shoulder injury due to the fault of someone who had a responsibility to keep you safe, such as an employer, then you can make a shoulder injury claim. Your claim will aim to receive compensation for the pain that you have suffered because of your injuries as well as the financial losses that have incurred. The severity and prognosis will be taken into account. The most severe cases of a shoulder injury can claim up to £58,610, as suggested by the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG is a document used to help value personal injury claims. However, whether you have suffered a dislocated shoulder due to falling from faulty scaffolding at work or a shoulder strain from a machine malfunctioning at a gym, you deserve compensation for an injury sustained at the fault of someone else.
Our solicitors here at JFLaw are ready to apply their personal injury expertise to your shoulder injury claim to help you gain as much compensation as possible for your circumstances by thoroughly assessing all of your losses and advising you on the evidence to support your claim. As well as our solicitors, our advisors are also on hand 24/7 to support you in the first steps of making your claim and giving you an evaluation of the compensation that you may receive in your shoulder injury claim before connecting you with a solicitor. To make a start, use the contact details below:
- Call 0151 375 9916
- Contact us online
How Much Compensation For A Shoulder Injury?
The average payouts for severe shoulder injury could be around £23,430 and £58,610. These figures have been taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), which is a framework that offers categories of injury types and compensation guidelines.
This document could be used by those calculating your general damages. General damages aim to compensate you for pain and suffering of your injury.
Please see our table below for the figures provided by the JCG for shoulder injuries. Please note that the first figure is not taken from the JCG.
| Injury | Note | Compensation Guideline |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries With Special Damges | Awarded for suffering multiple severe injuries and financial losses such as medical expenses, lost wages and domestic support. | Up to £150,000+ |
| Severe Shoulder Injury | Often displays with neck injuries, damage to the brachial plexus which may have caused significant disability. | £23,430 to £58,610 |
| Serious Shoulder Injury | Dislocation of shoulder causing brachial plexus damage. Rotator cuff injuries with persistent issues after surgery. | £15,580 to £23,430 |
| Moderate Shoulder Injury | Frozen shoulder causing limited movement and discomfort for 2 years, or soft tissue injuries with symptoms persisting for 2 years. | £9,630 to £15,580 |
| Minor (i) Shoulder Injury | Soft tissue injury to the shoulder, with considerable pain but almost fully recovered within 2 years. | £5,310 to £9,630 |
| Minor (ii) Shoulder Injury | Soft tissue injury to the shoulder, with considerable pain but almost fully recovered within 1 year. | £2,990 to £5,310 |
| Minor (iii) Shoulder Injury | Soft tissue injury to shoulder, with considerable pain but almost fully recovered within 3 months. | Up to £2,990 |
| Fracture of Clavicle | Compensation amount will depend on severity of fracture, and symptoms. | £6,280 to £14,940 |
How Your Compensation Is Calculated
When your compensation is being calculated, professionals will refer to a range of different sources to help determine an amount. As we previously discussed, they will consider the figures listed in the JCG, but they will also consider things like:
- Previous similar cases and settlement amounts.
- Liability and any contributory negligence.
Factors taken into consideration will also include:
- The severity of your injury.
- Your expected recovery rate.
- Whether you suffered additional injuries.
- What financial losses you have suffered
Special Damages In Shoulder Injury Claims
Special damages are designed to compensate you for any financial losses you may have incurred due to your injury. Examples may include:
- A loss of earnings
- Medical expenses
- Travel costs
- Care costs
You will need to provide evidence of these losses, such as invoices or bank statements.
Contact us today to see how our solicitors could help you make a shoulder injury claim.
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Can You Claim Shoulder Injury Compensation?
In order for you to be eligible to make a shoulder injury claim, it must be established that negligence occurred. To prove that negligence has taken place, you must:
- Have been owed a duty of care.
- The person who owed you this duty must have breached this.
- The breach led to your shoulder injury.
Your shoulder injury may have happened at work, in a public place or a road collision. Below, we will discuss what duty of care you are owed in these scenarios, and by whom.
If you’re not sure that your case satisfies these elements, contact our advisors today to see if you may have a valid shoulder injury claim.
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Common Causes Of Shoulder Injuries That Result In Claims
Some common causes of shoulder injuries that may result in claims have been set out below.
Accidents At Work
Accidents at work can happen as a result of your employer not putting protective measures in place. This could be if your employer has failed to perform risk assessments, or fix faulty machinery or equipment.
At work, all employers owe their employees a duty of care to do all that is reasonable to prevent the risk of injury happening whilst at work. This is in line with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1976, which outlines the legal framework for an employer’s duty of care.
An example of how you may suffer a shoulder injury at work includes:
- Manual handling injuries – You might have lifted more than you are able if your employer failed to properly train you and carry out a personal risk assessment.
Road Traffic Accidents
Road traffic accidents can be a leading cause of shoulder injuries. This could be an impact injury, or it could be a result of a fall if you have been knocked off your bicycle.
Whilst using the roads, whether as a pedestrian, cyclist or driver, you are owed a duty of care by all other road users. Per this duty of care, all road users must navigate in a way to prevent causing injury. The rules set out within the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code must also be adhered to.
An example of how you may suffer a shoulder injury on the roads includes:
- A speeding driver hits you as you are crossing a zebra crossing, causing you to suffer a dislocated shoulder.
Accidents In Public
If your shoulder injury happened in a public place, you may be able to claim personal injury.
In public places, the duty of care owed to you is by the occupier, (the person in control of the premises).
In accordance with the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, an occupier owes any visitor of their premises a duty of care to ensure that visitors are reasonably safe when using their premises.
An example of how you may suffer a shoulder injury in a public place includes:
- You may have been using a shoulder machine in the gym, and the machine was faulty, and there was no signage to indicate this, causing the machine to malfunction and you suffer a soft tissue injury.
Contact our advisors today to assess the eligibility of your potential shoulder injury claim.
Types Of Shoulder Injuries You Can Claim For
There are various types of shoulder injuries you could claim for. Some examples include:
- Rotator cuff tear
- Broken or fractured shoulders
- Shoulder strains or sprains and other soft tissue injuries
- Ligament or tendon damage
- Nerve damage
- Shoulder dislocation
- Brachial plexus damage
This list is not exhaustive, so if you are unsure whether you can claim for your specific type of shoulder injury, call us today to see how we can help.
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How To Make A Shoulder Injury Claim
Contact our solicitors today to begin your shoulder injury claim. Firstly, you would discuss how the injury occurred, who you think is at fault and how it has affected your life. Your advisor could then inform you whether they think you have a valid claim. If they believe you have a strong case, they could then connect you with one of our expert No Win No Fee solicitors.
The Evidence You Will Need
Examples of evidence you will need for your shoulder injury claim include:
- Images or X-rays of the injury
- Workplace incident book – if the accident happened at work
- Dashcam footage or CCTV footage of the accident
- Medical records about your injury
- Details of any witnesses, so a statement can be taken from them at a later date.
Our expert solicitors can assist you with gathering evidence as part of their services.
How Long Your Claim Time Limit Is
Your claim time limit is 3 years from the date of your shoulder injury. This is set by the Limitation Act 1980.
There are exceptions to this time limit. To learn what these are you can contact our advisors.
How Long It Takes To Get Shoulder Injury Compensation
There is no fixed timeframe for how long it could take for you to get shoulder injury compensation and for your claim to settle. Factors that could affect your claim’s length include:
- If liability is being denied.
- How long it takes to gather evidence.
- If the case has to go to court.
One of our solicitors could help guide you through every step of the way. Contact our advisors to learn more about how they could help you with your shoulder injury claim.
How JF Law Can Help You Claim
Here at JFLaw, our No Win No Fee solicitors have proven success in receiving compensation for personal injury claims. Our solicitors provide a tailored service suited to each shoulder injury claim. Some of these services include:
Offering Dedicated Support Throughout the Process
Our solicitors understand that accidents resulting in a shoulder injury can cause a lot of stress. They want to reduce this by:
- Organising further medical assessments and physiotherapy sessions to help you regain strength in your shoulder.
- Being your main point of contact ensuring any financial losses are included in your compensation, such as physiotherapy payments.
- Handling any legal documentation, court proceedings and contact with witnesses or insurance companies.
Tailored Advice
Every claim is different, and our solicitors handle claims for a variety of injuries. Therefore, in order for them to succeed, they are specific in their advice for each claim. They will advise you on what evidence will best support your claim, such as photographs of the faulty ladder or equipment at the gym that caused your shoulder injury.
A Goal Of Maximum Compensation
At JFLaw, our solicitors are experienced in assessing each claim thoroughly to ensure that each of their clients receives the compensation that they deserve for the extent of their injuries and the pain that they have experienced, as well as the financial losses that have added up since their accident. If your shoulder injury deteriorates and you have to pay for more painkillers, they will keep an organised log of this and see that it is included in your compensation.
You can get connected with one of our solicitors and find out more about the services that they offer by calling an advisor today.
Claim With JF Law's No Win No Fee Shoulder Injury Claim Solicitors
Claiming with JF Law’s No Win No Fee shoulder injury claim solicitors means that you will be offered the services detailed above under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which is a type of No Win No Fee arrangement. The benefits of entering a CFA include:
- No upfront payments for your solicitor’s services before or during the claims process
- Not having to make a payment for the work of your solicitor if your claim is unsuccessful
- A legally capped percentage of your compensation deducted as a ‘success fee’. This is a maximum of 25% so you will receive the majority of your compensation.
To discuss the terms of entering a CFA to make your shoulder injury claim with one of our solicitors, contact an advisor today.
- Call us on 0151 375 9916.
- Fill out our contact us form.
More Information
Additional guides by us:
- How to claim if you have injured your ankle.
- Our guide on serious personal injury claims, and what to do next.
- What to do if you have been involved in a road traffic accident as a passenger.
Useful External Resources
- How to claim statutory sick pay from Gov.UK
- NHS guidance on how to deal with shoulder pain.
- Learn when to report a workplace accident from the Health and Safety Executive.
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