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Wrist Injury Compensation Claims
If you’ve hurt your wrist and need expert legal support, we can help
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Wrist Injury Compensation Claims
If you’ve hurt your wrist and need expert legal support, we can help
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Last Updated On 26th March 2026. If you have sustained a wrist injury in an accident that was caused by the fault of someone who had a responsibility to take care of your safety, you can make a wrist injury claim. Wrist injury claims can receive up to £73,050 in compensation. This Judicial College Guideline figure is based on the severity and how much of an impact it has on the injured person’s life. These guidelines are used to help assign value to personal injury claims. The financial losses that the injured person would have suffered in paying for medical expenses and travel costs if their wrist injury leaves them unable to drive will also be considered. Here at JFLaw, our solicitors will assess the extent of your wrist injury and all of the losses that you have suffered so that you are awarded the best compensation amount as possible to cover everything that you have suffered since your accident.
Our dedicated advisors are available 24/7 to contact and discuss the process of making a claim for wrist injury compensation. They can also evaluate how much personal injury compensation you could be entitled to depending on the severity of your wrist injury and the losses that you have suffered, before connecting you with one of our expert personal injury solicitors. Use the details below to get your claim underway.
- Call our 24-hour helpline on 0151 375 9916.
- Fill in our online contact form for a callback.
● Key Information
- Breach of DutyA proven breach of care must have directly caused your injury for a valid claim.
- LiabilityClaims can be made against road users, public space occupiers, or employers.
- Time LimitsGenerally, you have a three-year window from the date of the accident to pursue a claim.
- Evidence RequiredYou will need proof of the incident, liability, and how the injury has impacted your life.
- No Win No FeeOur specialist solicitors operate with no upfront costs and no financial risk to you.
How Much Compensation Could I Get For A Wrist Injury Claim?
Wrist injury compensation amounts will vary, but all compensation for personal injury claims is split into general damages and special damages. General damages compensate you for any pain and suffering following a wrist injury. You will not necessarily receive more compensation if you have a severe injury. The wrist injury compensation you receive will depend on how the injury has affected your quality of life amongst other factors.
Special damages compensate you for financial losses. If your claim is eligible, your solicitor will let you know the special damages you can claim for. Some examples include claiming for nursing care, ongoing medical care, and relevant transport costs as well as loss of earnings. You can find out more about special damages in the dedicated section below.
The table below contains figures for wrist injuries from the Judicial College Guidelines, a legal document that provides guideline compensation amounts for different types of injuries. Please only use this table as an illustrative guide. Also note that the figure in the top row was not taken from this resource.
| TYPE OF INJURY | SEVERITY | JCG COMPENSATION GUIDELINE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple and severe injuries plus special damages | Very serious | Up to £150,000 or more | Settlements could compensate for more than one injury and related costs, such as lost wages and home help. |
| Wrist Injuries | Complete Loss of Function | £58,710 to £73,050 | No function remaining in the wrist, arthrodesis likely performed. |
| Significant Permanent Disability | £29,900 to £47,870 | Injuries that cause significant disability but some function remains. | |
| Less Severe Injuries | £15,370 to £29,900 | Injuries that are less severe but may leave ongoing pain and stiffness. | |
| Serious Fractures/Soft Tissue Injuries | £7,420 to £12,630 | Serious injuries of this nature that are expected to heal but may take longer than 72 months to do so. | |
| Colles Fracture | In the region of £9,070 | An uncomplicated fracture of this type. | |
| Minor Fractures/Soft Tissue Injuries | £4,370 to £5,790 | Uncomplicated fractures or soft tissue injuries that are expected to heal within 72 months. |
How Are Wrist Injury Claims Assessed?
As mentioned, wrist injury claims are assessed by the pain and suffering an individual endures following an accident. The impact a wrist injury has on your life will also play a factor in how much compensation you are awarded. Less severe wrist injuries that heal within a shorter time likely mean you will receive a lower amount of compensation (depending on other factors).
Additionally, factors like medical visits, the amount of treatment required, and whether you were able to work while recovering from your injury will all contribute to the overall compensation payout.
Wrist Injury Compensation Calculator
Compensation calculators allow a claimant to receive an estimate of the compensation they may be eligible for. However, they do not consider every factor that will go into your claim. Wrist injury claims calculators tend to use the same figures as the table above. Keep in mind that compensation for a wrist injury will vary due to the factors mentioned above.
Can I Claim For Financial Losses Caused By My Wrist Injury?
If you have suffered financial losses due to a wrist injury, you can claim special damages compensation for these losses. For example, if you have been unable to work due to your wrist injury, you could be awarded special damages compensation for loss of earnings. Some of the special damages you could claim include:
- At-home care.
- Loss of earnings, for both past and future earnings.
- Medical expenses like crutches or wrist support devices.
- Prescriptions.
- Domestic help, such as a cleaner while you recover.
You will need evidence to claim special damages such as receipts, invoices, bank statements, and payslips. If you do not have enough evidence to prove the financial losses you are claiming for, you may not be compensated for them.
Call today for a free case assessment. As part of this consultation, an advisor will estimate the value of your claim as well as advice on what financial losses you can be reimbursed for.
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Can You Make A Wrist Injury Claim?
Yes, you can make a wrist injury claim if you meet certain eligibility criteria. Wrist injury claims can be made when the injured person can prove that a liable third party failed to take reasonable measures to ensure your safety and this resulted in your injury. This eligibility criteria is set out in further detail below.
- You Were Owed a Duty of Care
A duty of care is expected from people such as employers, occupiers, and road users. This duty can be met by the third party taking the reasonable steps to ensure your safety and prevent wrist injuries. Reasonable steps can include cleaning slip or trip hazards efficiently, risk assessments of machinery in the gym or at work, and paying attention to the roads.
- This Duty of Care Was Breached
Failure to meet this duty by not taking the reasonable steps to ensure the safety of others can result in slip or trip hazards causing a fractured wrist, machinery crushing an employee’s wrist or even the severance of a wrist in a road traffic accident. This failure would constitute a breach of duty.
- You Suffered A Wrist Injury
The final step to proving eligibility is proving that you sustained a wrist injury. X-rays of a broken wrist or images of your wrist injury would prove your injury.
You can have your eligibility assessed by getting in touch with one of our advisors today.
Can I Claim For A Wrist Injury That Aggravated A Pre-Existing Condition?
The short answer is yes, if you have a condition that worsened due to a wrist injury, you can pursue a personal injury claim. However, you must be able to prove that this is the case. You will need evidence that shows you were not at fault for the wrist injury and that you are suffering more as a result of the injury.
If you are making a wrist injury compensation claim for a pre-existing condition, you’re unlikely to receive as much compensation. Nevertheless, it’s still worth contacting our advisors to see if you can make a claim as you could be eligible for some compensation.
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The Most Common Types Of Wrist Injury Claims
If you are making a wrist injury claim, it’s likely that you were injured in one of the following ways:
- You were involved in a road traffic accident.
- You became injured in a public place.
- You had an accident at work.
We explain the criteria for each of these accidents below and the evidence you could use to claim wrist injury compensation.
Road Traffic Accident Caused Injuries
All road users must abide by a duty of care to use the roads in a safe manner. To comply with this duty, they need to adhere to the rules and regulations found in the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code. Some of the rules road users (including pedestrians and cyclists) are obligated to follow are:
- Taking note of and following all road signs.
- Remaining distraction-free while driving, cycling, or walking.
- Letting pedestrians cross the road at designated crossing areas like zebra crossings.
If you were injured in a road traffic accident, you will need to prove that the accident was caused by a driver not adhering to their duty of care. You can do this by collecting the contact details of any witnesses and requesting CCTV footage of the accident. The insurance details of the other road user will also be beneficial.
Wrist Injuries In Public Places
If you became injured in a public place, you could still be eligible to claim compensation. Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, all occupiers of a space open to members of the public must put measures in place to protect vistor safety as part of their duty of care. An occupier could be the local council, a supermarket or the a pub or bar. Some reasonable steps an occupier could take to ensure safety include:
- Regularly checking and maintaining equipment.
- Performing risk assessments to see that everything works as it should.
If you suffered a wrist injury because the occupier did not carry out their duty of care, the occupier would likely be considered negligent. CCTV footage of the accident as well as photos and videos will help to prove how the accident happened and who was at fault.
Accident At Work Wrist Injuries
All employers owe their employees a duty of care to reasonably prevent injuries at work. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 states that your employer must take reasonable and practicable steps to ensure your safety while in the workplace. Reasonable steps your employer might take include:
- Carrying out risk assessments regularly.
- Providing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ensuring all employees receive in-depth, up-to-date training.
- Checking that equipment is maintained and that faulty machinery is replaced when necessary.
For all accidents, photos and videos of the accident scene and your injuries are invaluable. Additionally, the contact details of witnesses will be useful if anyone saw the accident happen or can attest to a workplace being an unsafe environment.
To further discuss wrist injury claims, speak to a member of the team today. They can talk about the incident that caused your injury and advise on whether you could have good grounds to make a wrist injury claim.
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What Evidence Do You Need For A Wrist Injury Claim?
Evidence for wrist injury claims should prove the fault of the third party which led to an accident and an injury being sustained. You should try to start compiling evidence as soon as possible after your accident, so that reports and CCTV footage can be gathered and witnesses can be contacted and their recount of what happened is more accurate. Some steps to follow that will help bring a strong wrist injury claim are given below.
Get Medical Treatment
Your health is the priority in every situation. You should get medical treatment from a GP or at A&E as soon as your accident has happened. This allows your wrist injury the best chance at recovering and to avoid a break being damaged further. This will not only help your injuries heal, it will also provide medical records and scans which can be utilised as evidence in your claim.
Collect Evidence
In any scenario, there are multiple forms of evidence that can be gathered to support wrist injury claims. These may include:
- CCTV footage of an accident in a public place or road traffic accident that resulted in your wrist injury.
- Dashcam footage from your car or other vehicles involved in a collision
- The contact details of witnesses
- Images of the scene, trip hazard that caused you to fall and fracture your wrist and any visible injuries that you sustained, such as a penetrating wound in your wrist or a bad break.
Report The Accident
Accidents can be reported in an accident report book at work, in the surrounding shops of a public place and to insurers or any police that attended the scene of a road traffic accident. A formal record detailing where your accident happened, how it happened and the wrist injuries that were sustained will support your claim.
Keep Ongoing Records
You should begin keeping a record of the extent of the pain in your wrist each day, the medical appointments that you have attended and the treatment that you have received. This record should also include receipts and payslips to prove the special damages that you deserve to be compensated for.
Speak To A Personal Injury Solicitor
Speaking to a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible after your accident will give you guidance on where to start and make the process seem a lot less daunting. They can advise you on what evidence will support a wrist injury claim, specifically so that you can begin compiling it and don’t run out of time to retrieve it, such as CCTV.
Ensure The Claim Starts Within The Time Limit
You will have 3 years beginning from the date that your accident happened and your wrist injury was sustained to begin making your claim. However, certain claimants will have the time limit paused or suspended entirely. For more information, please refer to our guide about the limitation period.
To avoid missing this deadline and your claim being dismissed, get in touch with an advisor today.
How Our Expert JF Law Solicitors Can Help You
Here at JF Law, our expert personal injury solicitors are experienced in handling claims of different injuries and complexities, and their proven success highlights how their advice for each individual claim is tailored to meet your needs. Some ways that they can support wrist injury claims include:
- Advice specific to your claim – our solicitors at JFLaw want to make the process as clear as possible for you, therefore they will provide specific advice for you to follow, such as the evidence that will best support a wrist injury claim and how to retrieve it.
- Dedication to your claim – To reduce the stress of making a personal injury claim, our solicitors will support you in any way possible. This may be by carrying out any necessary court proceedings, organising any further medical assessments and scans of your wrist, and gathering statements from anyone who witnessed your accident.
- Aiming for the highest wrist injury compensation amount – Suffering a wrist injury due to the fault of someone else deserves compensation for everything that you have lost because of it. At JFLaw, we recognise this and will therefore thoroughly assess the extent of your injury and the losses that you have suffered because of it so that nothing is missed in your compensation.
These are just some of the services that our solicitors at JF Law offer. Get in touch with an advisor to learn more today.
Claim With Our JFLaw No Win No Fee Solicitors For Your Wrist Injury
Claiming with our JFLaw No Win No Fee Solicitors for your wrist injury means that you will be offered the chance to enter a type of No Win No Fee arrangement called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means that you will not have to worry about making upfront payments for the services of your solicitor before or during the claims process. For wrist injury claims that are unsuccessful, payments will not be made for the work of the solicitor. It is when your claim is successful that a ‘success fee’ will be deducted from your wrist injury compensation. This percentage is legally capped at 25%. Therefore, you will receive the majority of your compensation and our solicitors are happy to negotiate the exact amount that will be deducted when entering your CFA.
To further discuss the terms of a CFA, contact one of our friendly advisors today.
- Call our 24-hour helpline on 0151 375 9916.
- Fill in our online contact form for a callback.
More Information
We hope our guide has answered all of your questions about claiming wrist injury compensation. The internal and external links below offer more relevant information and advice regarding wrist injury claims.
Internal Links
- Read our road traffic accident claim FAQs.
- Discover how to make a manual handling claim.
External Links
- NHS.UK – Read more about wrist pain.
- NHS.UK – See what to do if you think you have a broken arm or wrist.
- HSE.GOV.UK – Discover key information about health and safety in the workplace.
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