Elbow Injury Claims
Claim Compensation for an Elbow Injury
Each year, our personal injury solicitors help hundreds of people claim for elbow injury compensation. We support all types of claims, from fractures and dislocations to more serious cases such as amputation.
“This is an excellent PI team, who are highly respected in the PI sector. Their team includes bright, hard-working solicitors dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for their clients”
“Osbornes is a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims.”
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The elbow is one of the most complex and utilised joints in the body. It allows you to do many things that you probably take for granted, from throwing a ball and carrying your shopping bags to simply holding your children. You can do all of this because the elbow makes it possible to bend, straighten or rotate your arm.
However, this means that when something goes wrong, the injury can be debilitating. People with an elbow injury such as a sprain, dislocation or tennis elbow are often unable to work for a period, and may struggle with everyday activities such as dressing, preparing food and driving. Injuries that happen today can cause pain and inconvenience for years to come.
If you have experienced an elbow injury caused by the negligence of another party, the empathetic elbow injury specialists at Osbornes Law can help you claim compensation.
Most elbow injury claims can be settled on a no win, no fee basis, which means there’s no financial risk to you.
What types of elbow injuries can you claim for?
The elbow connects the three arm bones and is a surprisingly complex joint. Common injuries include:
Elbow dislocations
It is human instinct to put your arms out when falling and this type of impact is a leading cause of elbow dislocation. While most elbow dislocations can be returned to their original alignment, an injury may result in nerve damage or restricted blood flow if it is not treated promptly.
Elbow fractures
Fractures can occur in any of the arm bones but they are most commonly found in the knobby end of the radius bone where it meets your elbow. Serious radial head fractures may require surgery and extensive physiotherapy to restore the palm up/ palm down rotation of the hand.
Strains and tears
Strains and tears to a tendon, ligament or muscle can be mild, causing only temporary discomfort, or they may need surgical intervention to repair the tear. Strapping or bracing the joint may also be recommended, which can further restrict movement.
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition that causes pain on the outside of the elbow due to repetitive stress on the forearm muscles. Golfer’s elbow causes pain on the inside of the elbow and is usually a result of the wrist flexors being overused. Injuries can take two years or longer to heal and may require steroid injections and therapy to ease the pain and restore grip strength.
Bursitis
Bursitis is an inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions between bones and soft tissues. The most common cause of elbow bursitis is prolonged pressure or friction on the elbow, such as leaning on a hard surface for extended periods.
Amputations
High-trauma incidents like a car crash can result in partial amputation of the arm at the elbow. Doctors may also recommend amputation to halt the progression of an infection and preserve the rest of the arm. Amputations are serious life-changing injuries. They require extensive physical and psychological rehabilitation and receive some of the highest compensation payouts as a result. Find out more from our amputation claim lawyers.
What are the common causes of elbow injuries?
Elbow injuries are classified as trauma or overuse. Trauma injuries are sudden and the result of a high force on the joint, while overuse injuries occur as a result of repetitive stress on the elbow. Some common causes of elbow injuries include:
Falls are a common cause of elbow fractures and dislocations and you do not need to fall very far to suffer an elbow injury. Everyday slips and trips can hurt the elbow joint if you land on an outstretched arm with force.
Most trip and fall accidents occur on slippery or poorly maintained surfaces. Businesses and public organisations have a legal responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors and employees. If they fail in this duty, they may be liable to pay compensation.
Whether it’s falling off a ladder, operating vibrating machinery or hurting your elbow while carrying heavy items in a warehouse, the workplace is full of elbow injury hazards.
Employers have a duty to keep their employees safe while at work and must carry out risk assessments to identify and manage the risk of elbow injuries. If your employer fails to provide appropriate equipment, training, work schedules or rest periods, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
The force of a car accident can easily cause the elbow to sprain, break or dislocate, whether you are a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian. Even low-speed collisions can cause significant damage depending on the angle at which impact occurs.
Cyclists are particularly vulnerable. They face a range of obstacles that potentially could throw them off their bikes, from potholes in the road to careless drivers who “car door.”
Road users owe each other a duty of care to use the roads responsibly and minimise the risk of an accident occurring. If they act negligently and cause an accident, they may be liable to pay compensation.
You don’t have to play tennis to experience a sports-related elbow injury. Body checks and falls in contact sports like football and rugby can result in trauma to the elbow, and the gym equipment you use to stay fit can put undue strain on the elbows if it is not used properly.
There are many possible causes of a sports injury. Faulty equipment, poorly maintained playing fields, reckless tackles and poor advice by a trainer can all potentially lead to a compensation claim, if someone else is at fault.
Negligence by healthcare professionals can lead to an elbow injury or cause an existing elbow injury to become worse. Examples include the missed diagnosis of an elbow fracture, errors made during surgery, or failure to identify and treat an infection.
If the quality of medical care was substandard and it caused or aggravated an elbow injury, you may be entitled to compensation.
Am I eligible to make an elbow injury claim?
Generally, you will be eligible to make an elbow injury compensation claim if:
- Someone had a duty of care towards you
- They breached that duty of care by acting negligently
- Their negligence led to the incident that caused your injuries
- The incident took place in the last three years
The easiest way to determine if you can make an elbow injury claim is by contacting a personal injury solicitor. They will listen to your account of the incident and advise you on whether you have a valid claim for compensation, and who the claim would be against.
How much can I claim for an elbow injury?
Compensation is made up of two parts:
- Compensation for the physical and emotional pain and suffering.The exact amount you could receive depends on multiple factors including injury type, duration of pain, treatments needed, work impact, quality of life and future deterioration and effects of the condition.
- The financial losses you have incurred. This might include:
- Medical expenses such as steroid injections, scans and hospital stays
- Physiotherapy and other treatments
- Medical equipment such as braces, straps, walking aids and prosthetics
- Travel costs
- Care costs
- Lost wages
- Loss of future income, for example, if you have to take a lower-paid job because of your elbow injury
What are the average payouts for elbow injury claims?
First and foremost, a medical examination will be able to determine how bad the elbow injury is and how it might affect your life in the future. If
Once your solicitor has the medical report, they will consult the Judicial College Guidelines. This is what a judge would use to put a value on the “pain and suffering” aspect of your elbow injury claim if the case came before them. The guidelines cover a wide selection of injuries and ascribe a value depending on the diagnosis.
In the case of elbow injuries, these are the currently recommended compensation payouts:
- Up to £12,590 for minor elbow injuries such as a simple dislocation or fracture where there are no long-term problems.
- £15,650 to £32,010 for moderate elbow injuries such as fractures that leave you with longer-term restriction of movement, but do not cause permanent disability.
- £39,170 to £54,830 for a severe elbow injury that needs surgery and causes long-term disabling problems.
- £96,160 to £109,650 for the loss of one arm at the elbow.
Are there time limits for making an elbow injury claim?
Yes, the statute of limitations for an elbow injury claim is three years from the date of the accident in most cases.
Overuse injuries like tennis elbow develop over time and do not have a clear date of onset. In these cases, the three-year time limit will start from the date you receive a diagnosis and become aware that your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence.
If you are beyond this time limit, speak with a solicitor as there sometimes can be exceptions to this.
Why choose Osbornes Law for your elbow injury claim?
Our award-winning team of personal injury solicitors have over 50 years experience in handling a wide range of elbow injury compensation claims. We have experts who specialise in every type of accident or negligence, so you will always have someone with the relevant knowledge and expertise representing you.
We’re recommended by several independent guides to the legal profession as a leading personal injury law firm, and have won awards for our compassionate client care. Our aim is to secure the maximum amount of compensation possible for your elbow injury, helping you to get your life back on track with financial peace of mind.
To check your compensation entitlement, request a free review with our expert solicitors. We can explain your options so you are clear on your rights at this difficult time.
Remember, our services are offered on a no win no fee basis so there are no upfront costs to you.
What other types of injuries can I claim for?
We have helped clients claim compensation for a wide range of injuries including:
Osbornes prepares cases well; the whole team is good and lawyers there know their stuff.
They deal with people compassionately and take on the right amount of detail. The firm has some really brilliant key solicitors.
The personal injury team is responsive and its level of service towards clients and other professionals is exceptional and high quality
The team offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims and regularly acts for foreign nationals.
It has considerable experience in cases arising from motor accidents and accidents at work
Osbornes is a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims.
Their team includes bright, hard-working solicitors dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for their clients from partner level to paralegal. Their client care is exceptional.
They are a team who are highly respected in the PI sector.
This is an excellent PI team doing a broad range of PI work.
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims, with notable strength in acting for European clients for whom English is not a first language.
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims.
"Osbornes always provides work of excellent quality and the advice is sound."
"The firm has the ability to handle the most sophisticated and complex matters."
"Osbornes is always client-focused and works tirelessly to obtain the best outcomes."
'The team deals with multi-million pound, often multifaceted claims, involving such factors as severe brain, psychiatric, gynaecological and spinal injury, major trauma, amputation and fatality.'
"They are a boutique firm with highly experienced partners who are well-respected in the industry."
"The team at Osbornes deals with catastrophic injury claims with the same professionalism as the largest firms, but provides a much more client-focused experience."
"A really first-rate team, well capable of dealing with the most serious and complex injuries."
"This team has carved out an exceptional reputation in catastrophic injury work."
"Osbornes has impressed me with their personal touch for clients whilst offering a first-class handling of catastrophic injury claims. The partners all have vast experience and are highly respected in their field."
"This is a really excellent personal injury team that can be regarded as one of the major players in the London claimant personal injury market."
"Osbornes have managed to recruit a team of outstanding catastrophic injury lawyers who are at the top of the game."
"They punch well above their weight. The quality of service they provide equals that of any of the larger top-name firms in this area"
Ben Posford is fiercely bright, with an unrivalled passion for his clients’ cases. His encyclopaedic knowledge of all things PI is second to none. His foresight and commercial nous have propelled Osbornes into the highest echelons of the market where they rightly belong.
The firm has an excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants, managed by recruiting paralegals with multi-language skills – an impressive route for expansion of the caseload.
Great expanding team with expertise and respect in the sector. Led by a commercially savvy and business minded team.
A really excellent group of PI solicitors, notable for their individual quality.’
A niche firm that punches well above its weight in the catastrophic injury sector, borne out by the quality of work they obtain.
This combination of experience and diligence reaps massive rewards for clients, Osbornes being well known in the industry as a fantastic firm.
The Osbornes personal injury team now comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business.
Ben Posford is one of London’s best catastrophic injury lawyers, in my view. He is a real brain injury specialist.
Excellent coverage of personal injury, and traumatic brain injury. There is a real specialism in claimants who do not speak English as a first language.
The group is noted for its expertise in matters relating to cycling injuries, and is the official legal partner of the London Cycling Campaign charity.
To complement its strong reputation for high-value and complex personal injury work, the firm continues to develop its 'excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants'
"Osbornes comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business"
"A small but high-powered team, dealing with cases of significant value and complexity."
"An excellent firm which achieves fantastic outcomes for clients."
"Osbornes Law have captured the magic of keeping the customer service levels of a smaller firm whilst having all the expertise and power of the biggest firms."
"A superb boutique catastrophic injury firm."
"Really good at dealing with people who have suffered a serious injury."
"Affable and charming with very good client-handling skills."
"superb firm with consummate professionals and a human touch."
Osbornes now has a team of highly experienced personal injury lawyers; particularly strong on high-value quantum cases, workplace accidents and claims involving foreign workers injured in the UK.
The team provides fantastic strength-in-depth for personal injury claims. It is also particularly well placed to service clients from Eastern Europe with specialist native language speakers. From the smallest case to a multimillion-pound spinal injury case, Osbornes has the right staff to manage every claim.
Ben Posford remains pre-eminent in his field with expert understanding of litigating cases of the upmost severity. His experience builds on Stuart Kightley’s running of the firm with recent partner additions of Rob Aylott making a fantastic addition.
A firm going from strength-to strength-which retains its client care whilst being able to offer a full personal injury service.
Beneath Ben Posford’s calm and reassuring presence, which clients love, lies a formidable tactical and legal brain. His experience tells and he gets it right at every stage of the process from arranging the best possible rehabilitation, to ensuring, so far as possible, a polite relationship with those acting for the defendant in order to ensure best and early resolution of the claim.
"Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team."
"They have an expanding profile in personal injury and clinical negligence and offer a superb, broad service in accidents abroad, enabled by their recruitment of bilingual legal executives who can guide non-English speakers through complex litigation."
"Solid personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims arising from fatalities and severe head and spinal injuries."
"Offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims."
"Offers specialist expertise in cauda equina syndrome cases."
"An exceptional outfit. They take on difficult cases, fight hard and win."
"Stuart Kightley is an incredibly empathetic solicitor who is very knowledgeable about traumatic brain injury."
"They are an outstanding firm to work with. They are consistently impressive in their work."
"Osbornes often handles claims valued at over £1m, particularly relating to severe brain and spinal cord injuries and niche areas such as cauda equina syndrome and cycling accidents."
"The hard-working, thorough and committed Robert Aylott, who brings significant heavyweight personal injury experience."
"Key team members include the energetic and personable Stuart Kightley who is head of the personal injury department."
"Osbornes has a growing influence and impressive work load and is gaining a reputation for handling complex catastrophic work."
"Catastrophic injury cases head Ben Posford is an excellent practical litigator who offers exceptional service."
"Stuart is also very experienced in advising on fatal accidents and workplace accidents."
Thank you for the hard work and patience and for being so patient with my constant questions.
"I have found Osbornes to be thorough, clear and understanding from the initial call. They do exactly what they say they will and with passion! I would recommend them to anyone".
Very good efficient service. Would not hesitate to use again.
I will use Osbornes for any future needs.
I don't think I could have asked for anything more. One of the best dealings I've had with the legal profession.
Sam was excellent and very professional in dealing with our claim.
Head of the personal injury department, Stuart Kightley is a first-rate practitioner, wholly focused on getting his client the best outcome in a pragmatic, sensible and consensual manner.
As a real specialist in spinal cord injuries, Ben Posford is always looking at new angles on how to maximise his cases.
Ben Posford is one of the best catastrophic injury lawyers around.
They provide exceptional service, great knowledge and understanding of the law, excellent client care and tactical nous
Stuart Kightley is praised for his expertise in catastrophic and fatal claims. Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team.
My claim was dealt with efficiently and professionally. Communication was excellent, and timely. Shrewd and sound advice was provided at every stage of the claim from beginning through to completion. On the basis of my personal experience I would strongly recommend Osbornes.
I just wish to thank you for your hard work and successful outcome. I am pleased with the result and would recommend you and your firm to anyone in the future.
Ben Posford … is ‘tactically astute’ and ‘one of the best personal injury solicitors around’.
Ben Posford ‘knows how to maximise the value of the claim for his clients’.
