We can help you claim for a broken jaw injury and win a settlement
Experiencing a jaw injury can be difficult. A broken jaw can have significant negative effects on your quality of life, ability to work and much more. They can also take a long time to fully heal.
That's why, if the injury wasn't your fault, making a broken jaw claim and gaining compensation can help right the wrong and get your life back on track.
With the help and understanding of our trained and experienced solicitors, you can make a no win no fee broken jaw compensation claim. You won't need to pay a penny unless you win a broken jaw settlement - and even then, a pre-agreed fee will be taken from your compensation.
Our team of personal injury solicitors will always provide impartial advice during your free initial consultation. You won't be under any pressure to continue - you can ask any questions and get the answers you need to make a fully informed decision.
Get in touch about your jaw injury claim by calling us on today or you can request a call back to talk to a friendly claim advisor at a time that suits you.
What are common jaw injuries?
What are common jaw injuries?
Common jaw injuries are listed below. Our team of jaw injury claims solicitors has handled a wide variety of cases, so if yours isn't shown here, that doesn't mean you can't claim. They can include:
- Breakages or fracturing of the of upper and lower bones of the jaw, the maxilla and mandible
- Dislocation of the lower jaw - which can make you more susceptible to future dislocations
- Damage to the tendons and ligaments surrounding the upper or lower jaw bones
- Nerve damage to the soft tissues surrounding the jaw
- Scarring of the tissues of the jaw
- Damage or loss of teeth
If you're unsure whether your injury constitutes damage to the jaw or surrounding tissues, get in touch with our trained experts via or request a call back. It is completely free and with no pressure to continue, they'll consult with you and let you know if you can make a broken jaw compensation claim.
What are the main causes of jaw injuries?
What are the main causes of jaw injuries?
There are several ways jaw injuries can occur. While it may be difficult to think or talk about your experience, the specific circumstances of your injury may have a bearing on whether you can make a compensation claim and the likelihood of success.
One of the more common causes of broken jaw injuries are accidents; in public, at work, playing sports, or during a road traffic collision. Jaw injuries can also occur due to medical negligence - such as if you receive substandard care from your dentist or the NHS - or as a result of cancer.
Broken jaw injuries can also happen during an assault. In this case, we may be able to seek compensation for a broken jaw caused by grievous bodily harm (GBH).
Why should I make a broken jaw compensation claim?
Why should I make a broken jaw compensation claim?
Suffering a broken jaw can be distressing and highly unpleasant, but it can also have real impacts far beyond the pain and discomfort you feel.
If your jaw injury affected your ability to work - if your job regularly requires you to talk to customers, for example - then it may reduce your ability to earn. This can affect you and your family's lost income, as well as have mental health impacts.
The effects can be severe and reach beyond the initial harm. That's why if your injury wasn't your fault, getting jaw injury compensation can provide much-needed peace of mind. It can pay for your medical care and rehabilitation, cover lost earnings and help you get back on your feet.
How much compensation will I get for a broken jaw?
How much compensation will I get for a broken jaw?
Understanding how much compensation you will get for your broken jaw claim may be at the forefront of your mind, but it's important to consider that every jaw injury is different. That's why we can't provide a specific estimate of what your settlement will be.
All jaw injuries are assessed individually under the 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines from the Ministry of Justice. They consider how your injury happened, its severity and impacts - if your jaw was fractured or required plates, for instance.
Below are some examples of the different levels of compensation that you could get if you make a claim, based on these legal guidelines.
| Injury type | Compensation range |
| Simple fracture requiring immobilization but a full recovery is made | £6,060 to £8,200 |
| Serious fractures causing permanent difficulty with opening mouth or eating | £16,860 to £28,610 |
| Serious multiple fractures to the jaw requiring prolonged treatment | £28,610 to £42,730 |
Can I claim compensation for a broken jaw inflicted by GBH?
Can I claim compensation for a broken jaw inflicted by GBH?
Yes, you may be able to make a claim if you were the victim of GBH and your jaw was injured as a result.
Typically, our lawyers will pursue compensation via the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority or, if your jaw was hurt as a result of a hit and run incident, the Motor Insurers' Bureau. These two organisations are specially set up to deal with violent crime and untraceable and uninsured traffic accident cases, respectively.
How to make a broken jaw claim
If you are considering making a claim for a jaw injury, we can help.
By contacting our team, you can get a free, no-obligation consultation. As well as assessing your chances of gaining jaw injury compensation, our expert lawyers will talk you through, step-by-step, what you can expect from the process. They'll let you know if you can claim on a no win no fee basis, as well as what your legal fees will be if you win, and how much compensation you might receive.
To make your broken jaw claim, contact our helpful experts today by calling us on or request a call back for a time that bets suits you.
Frequently asked questions...
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to make a claim on behalf of a loved one. For instance, you can claim on behalf of your child if they were injured and under the age of 18.
You may also be able to claim on behalf of an injured person who's suffered head or brain trauma, or someone who has a pre-existing medical condition which means they are unable to make a decision themselves. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is in place to protect vulnerable parties and help people establish when a person lacks capacity to make their own decision.
If you are claiming on behalf of a loved one, it is important you have all the details of their accident and medical treatment. A personal injury solicitor will be able to take you through this and explain how the compensation claim process works in these situations.
If your loved one has died due to an accident that wasn't their fault, we understand how difficult it can be to cope. While we can't take back what happened, we can help you to claim compensation which may relieve some of the financial pressure you're facing.
In most circumstances for adults who were 18 years old or over at the time, it's essential that proceedings are issued within three years of the accident or incident date. In cases where the injured person was under 18 years of age when the accident or incident occurred, the three-year period expires on their 21st birthday.
If you don't issue your claim within those time limits, you won't usually be able to proceed. This is called being 'time-barred'. Extensions to the time limits are only available in exceptional circumstances and we can talk you through these if they're relevant to your claim.
In cases where the injured person was under 18 years of age when the accident or incident occurred, the three-year period expires on their 21st birthday.
If you don't issue your claim within those time limits, you won't usually be able to proceed. This is called being 'time-barred'. Extensions to the time limits are only available in exceptional circumstances and we can talk you though these if they're relevant to your claim.
Why should I choose National Accident Law to make a jaw injury claim?
Why should I choose National Accident Law to make a jaw injury claim?
Having worked for many people that have experienced jaw injuries, our experts can be relied upon to support you through your claim and fight for your compensation.
However you sustained your broken jaw injury, we will listen to you and understand the ways it has affected your life.
Using this information to guide your jaw injury claim, we will keep you up to date with developments in clear, simple terms you understand, taking care of everything so you can focus on your recovery.
Contact our experienced team of jaw injury solicitors today
Turn the page on your jaw injury with the help of our team of expert lawyers. If your injury wasn't your fault, they can help you get a settlement that goes towards righting that wrong.
Contact us now on or request a call back for your completely free, no-obligation initial consultation. You can also start your claim online today with our claim online tool. You'll find out if you can claim and what to do next, and there's absolutely no pressure to continue.