Shoulder Injury Claim in Devon
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A shoulder injury can range from a simple sprain to dislocation or frozen shoulder. Consequences vary enormously, as the shoulder is a point through which all nerves giving feeling and control to the hands and arms run. Inflammation or dislocation of the shoulder can trap these nerves, causing pain or tingling throughout the arm, with possible loss of use.
What types of shoulder injury are there?
Sprains typically occur as the result of a fall. As you fall, you instinctively put your arm out to protect yourself, but landing on an outstretched arm can overstretch or tear the ligaments in the shoulder. This results in pain, swelling and immobility of the joint. A successful claim for a soft tissue shoulder injury with considerable pain can win up to £2,000 in compensation.
Frozen shoulder is the name commonly given to any incident in which shoulder movement is restricted. It more particularly involves inflammation of the capsule around the joint, which makes movement painful. Apart from the obvious problems due to restricted shoulder movement, daily physiotherapy exercises are generally required for complete recovery. Compensation is typically from £4,000 to £6,500 if recovery is prolonged.
Dislocation is more serious, as the bone of the upper arm is pulled out of its socket. This can cause stretching or tearing of ligaments and nerves. Besides the incapacity while it heals, it can result in tingling or numbness in the arm and weak grip. A claim for serious shoulder injury of this degree can range from £6,000 to £10,000.
In extreme cases, shoulder injury can involve major nerve damage and be associated with neck injury. It can cause substantial disability up to complete loss of use of the arm and postural changes. Compensation typically ranges from £10,000 to £25,000.
Personal Injury Litigation in Devon
How can I begin litigation for personal injury?
You should consult a solicitor who specialises in personal injury litigation straight away. You can fill in the form on this site to send us details of your claim. It really is that simple.
What is the process for personal injury litigation?
Your solicitor will first discuss your claim with you in some detail. He will then make a preliminary assessment of the chances of litigation succeeding. If you both decide to proceed, he will then conduct a more detailed investigation. He may take statements from you and others who are involved, obtain medical records and assessments, and seek expert medical opinions on the case. He will also collect evidence to show how the alleged negligence contributed to your injury.
Your solicitor will then assess the claim again and advise you on the strength of your case and how best to proceed. Depending on the cause of the injury, there may be several avenues for litigation. Most commonly, those responsible for the accident will be sued in civil court. The case will be heard by a judge who will decide liability and, if you win, make an award of compensation.
What do I have to prove to make personal injury litigation worthwhile?
If your litigation is to succeed, you must be able to prove “on the balance of probabilities” that your injury is due to negligence by another party. Note that this is a lesser degree of proof than a criminal case, and does not necessarily mean that you have to be entirely fault-free; you need only demonstrate that the other party is more than 50% responsible for your injury. If you can do this, a personal injury solicitor may well advise you proceed with litigation.
How much personal injury compensation can I win by litigation?
Amounts are determined on a case by case basis. In England and Wales, Judges have issued broad guideline figures for different types and degree of injury, laid down in the Judicial Studies Board Guidelines. This has been built up over the history of personal injury litigation. Information is given on this site under individual types of injury.