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Advice On Laceration Compensation Claims
Use our guide today to learn all about laceration compensation claims and how our solicitors could help you today.
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Advice On Laceration Compensation Claims
Use our guide today to learn all about laceration compensation claims and how our solicitors could help you today.
How Much Laceration Compensation Could I Claim?
Laceration compensation claims are a type of personal injury claim which arises when you suffer a cut or tear to your skin as a result of someone else’s negligent actions or inactions. These types of injuries can occur in road traffic accidents, accidents at work, public place accidents, medical negligence or even as a result of a criminal injury.
You could be eligible to make a claim with us if your case satisfies certain eligibility requirements, which our advisors can discuss with you. Moreover, at JF Law, our advisors can offer you a free case check and connect you with a specialist solicitor if you have the basis for a valid claim.
By getting in touch with us today, you can have a commitment-free discussion about any questions you might have about laceration compensation claims.
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To get in contact with our knowledgeable advisors, you can reach us by:
- Calling us on 0151 375 9916
- Filling out our online claim form
How Much Laceration Compensation Could I Get?
How much compensation you could get in a successful laceration claim will depend on the severity of the scar, whether you suffered any psychological impacts, and if you suffered any financial losses.
When making a personal injury claim for laceration compensation, your settlement could consist of two heads of loss.
These are called general and special damages, which both aim to compensate you for different impacts caused by your injuries.
Your general damages aim to compensate you for the pain, suffering and any loss of amenity caused by your accident. It can consider the physical and psychological impact of your injury, and whether the injury has had a lasting effect on your daily life.
Special damages, however, are only concerned with the financial effect your injuries have had on you. We discuss this in further detail in our section below.
General damages are calculated by professionals considering frameworks such as the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), which is a document outlining injury categories and guideline compensation brackets.
Our table below displays suggested compensation amounts derived from the JCG; however, please note that the top entry does not originate from the JCG, and this table does not constitute a guarantee of compensation.
| Injury | Severity | Notes | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries and Special Damages | Severe | A number of severe injuries as well as special damages such as medical expenses. | Up to £250,000+ |
| Facial Disfigurement | Very Severe Scarring | Disfiguring cosmetic effect causing a severe psychological reaction. in relatively younger claimants. | £36,340 to £118,790 |
| Less Severe Scarring | Substantial cosmetic effect resulting in a significant psychological reaction. | £21,920 to £59,090 | |
| Significant Scarring | The application of plastic surgery will have been successful, leaving some cosmetic disability. | £11,120 to £36,720 | |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | Moderately Severe (b) | Significant disability for the forseeable future. | £28,250 to £73,050 |
| Moderate (c) | Large recovery made, and continuing impacts will not be grossly disabling. | £9,980 to £28,250 | |
| Scarring to the Body | Multiple Noticeable Laceration Scars or One Disfiguring Scar | A single disfiguring scar, or multiple laceration scars to the legs, arms, hands, back or chest. | £9,560 to £27,740 |
| Single Noticeable Scar Or Several Superficial Scars | A single scar that is noticeable or multiple superficial scars. | £2,890 to £9,560 |
Can I Claim For Other Damages After Laceration Injuries?
Yes, you can claim for financial damages after laceration injuries under special damages.
Special damages typically include:
- Loss of earnings
- Medical expenses
- Travel costs
- Prescription fees
- Care costs
In order for you to be eligible to claim these financial losses, you must have evidence of them; this could include payslips, receipts or bank statements. One of our expert solicitors could help you gather this information, so please don’t worry if you haven’t got it compiled.
Contact us today if you have any questions about how laceration compensation is calculated.
Can I Make A Compensation Claim For A Laceration Injury?
You can make a compensation claim for a laceration injury if someone else’s negligent actions caused it. We can determine this by proving:
- You were owed a duty of care. This is a legal responsibility to ensure your health and safety.
- This duty was breached by the person or organisation that owed you a duty of care
- Their breach led to your laceration injuries
These three elements form the presence of negligence, which is the foundation of all compensation claims. We discuss who owes you a duty of care in various scenarios below, but if you have any questions about whether your claim is valid, please contact us today.
Additionally, in order for you to be eligible to make a laceration compensation claim, you must ensure that your case is started within the time limit.
This is stipulated in the Limitation Act 1980, which generally gives claimants 3 years from the date of the accident to start their claim. If you’d like further information about how the time limits apply to your own claim, you can read more information in our dedicated guide here.
Our advisors can give you a free case check, as well as free advice, helping determine whether your case meets the eligibility criteria. Get in touch with our advisors today to learn more.
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How Might A Laceration Injury Be Sustained?
A laceration injury can be sustained in a range of different scenarios and accidents. Below, we discuss a few common ways in which these injuries can arise:
Road Traffic Accidents
Laceration injuries can be quite common in road traffic accidents, due to the nature of the accidents themselves. All road users owe each other a duty of care to operate on the roads in a way which avoids causing harm to others; they can do this by abiding by the rules set out within the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code.
An example of how a road user might breach the duty of care owed to you could be if a driver runs through a red light, hitting your vehicle and causing the windshield to shatter. You then suffer lacerations on your arms and torso.
Accidents At Work
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, all employers owe their employees a duty of care to take all reasonable steps to ensure their safety. This can be achieved by your employer adequately training you, supplying you with personal protective equipment and routinely performing risk assessments and maintenance on machinery.
An accident at work could cause lacerations if, for example, your employer has failed to do machinery repairs, which might cause your hand to be cut on a piece of sharp, defective machinery.
Public Place Accidents
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 sets out a legal responsibility on the person or organisation responsible for the premises to ensure that visitors are reasonably safe while on the premises.
An example of how a public liability accident could lead to a laceration injury might be if a supermarket failed to clear any broken glass from a smashed jar, causing you to suffer cuts and lacerations to your feet.
These examples are by no means exhaustive, but they illustrate some of the ways in which a laceration injury could occur. So if your accident is different to the examples we discussed, call us today to discuss your own claim.
What If My Laceration Injury Was Caused By Medical Negligence?
If your laceration injury was caused by medical negligence, you could still be eligible to make a claim. Again, we must determine the three elements that amount to negligence, first by discussing the duty of care.
In medical settings, any professional who treats you must do so by reaching the minimum expected standard of them. Typically, they can do this through abiding by the professional standards and by:
- Properly appreciating patients’ concerns
- Ordering further testing where necessary
- Providing correct medical advice
An example of how medical negligence could lead to a laceration injury might be if a surgeon fails to read pre-operative notes, causing them to operate on the wrong site, for example, if you’re due to be operated on your right leg, and they operate on your left leg. As a result, this causes a laceration to the wrong site, which was not needed.
To learn more about making a medical negligence laceration compensation claim, get in touch with our team today.
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Can I Claim For Lacerations After Criminal Assault?
Yes, you could claim for laceration compensation after a criminal injury, provided that your claim satisfies the eligibility requirements. In criminal injury claims, you can either claim against a vicariously liable party or against the perpetrator themselves.
If either of these avenues are not possible, you could make a claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). This is a government agency that can award compensation for those who have been victims of a violent crime in the UK.
In order to be eligible to claim through the CICA, you also have to satisfy certain requirements:
- You must have been injured in a crime of violence. As established in the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012, this includes assault, sexual assault and arson.
- This criminal injury must’ve taken place in England, Wales, Scotland or on a vessel registered to one of these countries.
- You must’ve reported this to the police.
- It must be started within the time limits (which is generally a 2-year time limit).
You might experience a laceration in a physical altercation, for example, if you are stabbed in a violent crime.
Our solicitors could help you navigate this process, as it can be particularly complex for claimants who have valid CICA claims. Get in touch with us today if your laceration injury occurred following a criminal injury.
What Are The CICA Compensation Payouts For Lacerations?
CICA compensation payouts for lacerations are valued by referring to the tariff of injuries within the CICA Scheme. These are fixed amounts, meaning you will receive the exact amount listed for your criminal injury.
Our table below shows the payouts made for scarring injuries via the CICA Scheme. Please note that the top entry is the maximum amount the CICA will pay for any type of claim.
| Injury | Severity | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| A number of serious criminal injuries as well as special expenses. | Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Scarring to the Face | Serious Disfigurement | £11,000 |
| Significant Disfigurement | £2,400 | |
| Scarring to the Neck | Serious Disfigurement | £4,600 |
| Significant Disfigurement | £1,500 | |
| Scarring to the Head | Serious Disfigurement | £3,500 |
| Significant Disfigurement | £1,500 | |
| Scarring to Upper Limbs | Serious Disfigurement | £3,500 |
| Significant Disfigurement | £1,000 | |
| Scarring to the Torso | Serious Disfigurement | £3,500 |
| Significant Disfigurement | £1,000 | |
| Scarring to Lower Limbs | Serious Disfigurement | £3,500 |
| Significant Disfigurement | £1,000 |
You may also be able to claim compensation for certain financial losses under special expenses.
To learn more about this, you can contact our advisors.
How Can I Prove Someone Else Is At Fault For My Lacerations?
You can prove someone else is at fault for your lacerations by providing evidence that demonstrates irrefutably that someone else’s actions or inactions caused your injuries.
Evidence in laceration compensation claims might be comprised of:
- Any photographs of the lacerations
- Contact details of anyone who may have witnessed the event, so that we can gather a witness statement later.
- CCTV or dashcam footage if your accident was caught on camera.
- Medical evidence, including your GP record, copies of prescriptions or a log of any treatment you received after your accident
- Any emergency reports, or a copy of your crime reference number
- A copy of the report in the accident book, either in the workplace or a public place
Through working with one of our solicitors, you can expect help and support when gathering the necessary documents to support your claim. Contact us today to learn more about what evidence could be useful in your laceration compensation claim.
No Win No Fee Laceration Compensation Claims
Our solicitors, here at JF Law, work on a No Win No Fee basis, via a contract called a Conditional Fee Agreement. What this means for you is that you’d have no upfront payments for a solicitor to begin work on your claim; additionally, there would be no payments for them to continue working on your case, and if it were to fail, then you’d have no payments to make for the work the solicitor has done on your case.
If, however, your claim was successful, then a success fee would be deducted from your compensation. Don’t worry, the percentage this fee can be is legally limited to make sure that you receive most of your compensation.
As well as working on your case on a No Win No Fee basis, by instructing one of our solicitors to work on your behalf, you could expect:
- Regular, concise updates about the progression of your claim
- Advocating on your behalf by discussing the claim with the courts and other parties
- Support, guidance and free legal advice
- Help explaining complex legal language and processes
- Arranging an independent medical assessment where required
- Helping you with gathering supporting evidence
- Working with you to develop a recovery plan that suits your personal situation
This isn’t all that we can help with; our solicitors have decades of experience advocating for claimants just like you. They are committed to providing a personal service and ensuring you are supported through every stage of the claim. It can feel daunting to start a compensation claim, which is why our solicitors will handle the entire process, allowing you to focus on recovery.
Get In Touch With JF Law
To be connected with one of our advisors, please use the contact details provided below. They can offer you free advice and connect you to one of our expert solicitors:
- Calling us on 0151 375 9916
- Filling out our online claim form
More Information
Why don’t you read our other guides about:
- Make a claim against your council or local authority
- How to make a car accident claim
- Factory accident claims
External Resources
- NHS advice about scarring
- Who is eligible for Statutory Sick Pay
- How to manage a return to work
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