A Simple Guide to Shoulder Injury Compensation

The shoulder connects the upper arm to the shoulder blade, it is one of the largest joints in the body which provides the arm with full range of movement. Most people are not aware of how often they use the shoulder to perform daily activities until it is injured. A shoulder injury can be extremely painful and can dramatically affect one’s ability to pull, push and lift. In many cases, people are forced to take time off work to recover, some are unable to return to work altogether. Some common shoulder injuries include strains and sprains, muscle tears, dislocation and broken collarbones.

You can easily sustain a shoulder injury through a one-off accident like a road traffic collision, where typically one side of the body takes full force of the impact. You can also sustain a shoulder injury through common slip, trip and fall accidents which tend to take place in public spaces due to hazards like unmarked wet floors or uneven surfaces. They are commonplace amongst employees of construction sites and manufacturing companies where a lot of heavy lifting is required. Often a shoulder injury can occur when employers do not provide their employees with sufficient training on how to undertake their tasks safely.

We are unfortunately very aware of the impact a shoulder injury can have on someone’s personal and professional life. Thankfully, with the years of knowledge and expertise our team have in handling this type of claim, we have already been able to help many clients obtain the compensation they deserve.

How much is your shoulder injury claim worth? 

The figures shown below are provided as guidelines. In order to determine a more accurate valuation of your potential injury claim, it is recommended that you speak with one of our solicitors. 

• £12,000 -£45,000 – Severe Damage to Shoulder
• £7,500 – £12,000 – Moderate Damage Shoulder
• Up to £4,000 – Minor Shoulder Injury Shoulder 

What are General and Special Damages? 

The compensation calculator can help you estimate the out of compensation you might receive for your injury claim. This part of your compensation is known as General Damages, as it relates to the pain, suffering and loss of amenity that you have suffered as a result of your accident.

• Pain: refers to the initial pain you suffered when your accident occurred.
• Suffering: refers to the ongoing pain that you have endured since the accident.
• Loss of amenity: refers to the fact that you could either for a period, or permanently no longer do something that you could do prior to the accident, for example play a sport.

The compensation calculator does not include other losses that you might have incurred as a result of your accident. Such as, loss of earnings, cost of care or damage to property. These items are known as Special Damages and can be claimed in addition to the General Damages mentioned above. The amount of compensation you receive will ultimately be made up of General and Special Damages, that is your injury claim and financial losses.

How Can Stonehewer Moss help you on a ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ basis?

‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is a way of funding your personal injury claim without having to pay solicitors fees up front. If your claim is successful, then your legal costs will usually be deducted from your compensation leaving you with a minimum of 75% of your compensation claim. To make sure ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is the right way to fund your personal injury claim, you can contact us at Stonehewer Moss solicitors for a free no obligation assessment of your claim, guaranteed to provide you with the best advice on how to progress with your claim.