What are the common types of injury from a slip trip or fall accident and how compensation are they likely to be worth?
Slip trip personal injury Gravity can be a formidable foe as well you may know if you have been the victim of an unexpected fall. Some people are lucky and will escape with scrapes and bruises, but those less fortunate will suffer a more significant injury such as: 1. Facial injuries It is quite common especially amongst the old that injuries to the face are sustained. An older person’s reaction speed is slower so they may not have the time to protect their face before hitting the floor. The most common facial injuries and their approximate value in 2009 – 2010 include: a) Injuries to your cheek bone Simple fracture of cheek bone with full recovery in short time: £1,500 – £2,000 Serious fracture of the cheek bone can be worth: up to £10,000 b) Injuries to your jaw Simple fracture of the jaw with quick recover: £4,000 – £5,500 Serious fractures of the jaw can be worth: up to £29,000 c) Damage to your teeth Loss or damage to one front tooth: up to £2,500 Loss or damage to several front t
