Broken Arm Compensation Claims

A broken arm can disrupt many parts of your daily life, from work and driving to simple everyday tasks. If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may be entitled to make a broken arm compensation claim. Our specialist solicitors can assess your case free of charge and explain your options clearly.

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16th July 2026

Can I make a broken arm compensation claim?

You can make a broken arm compensation claim if your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence and you start your claim within the legal time limit. Whether the break is simple or more severe, you have the right to seek compensation if another party was at fault.

Broken arm claims often arise from accidents at work, road traffic accidents, and slips or trips in public places such as supermarkets, pavements, or leisure centres. They can also result from faulty or defective machinery in workplaces where equipment is poorly maintained or unsafe to use.

Your solicitor’s job is to work out who was responsible. They do this by gathering evidence such as witness statements, medical records, CCTV footage, photographs of the scene, and any relevant accident reports. This helps establish whether the other party failed in their duty to keep you safe.

Even if you think you were partly to blame, you may still be able to claim. You generally have three years from the date of your injury to start a claim, though exceptions apply. Contact us for a free initial assessment and clear advice on your next steps.

Example of a broken arm claim

A shopper uses a handrail to steady themselves while leaving a busy supermarket. The bracket securing the rail has loosened over time, but no one has checked or repaired it. When the shopper puts their weight on it, the rail gives way and they fall, breaking their arm.

If the supermarket failed to inspect and maintain the handrail to a safe standard, this could amount to a breach of duty. In that situation, the shopper may be able to bring a broken arm compensation claim.

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What compensation can help with

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Covering your losses and funding the recovery you need.

Broken arm compensation is not just about recognising what happened. It ensures you have the financial support to access treatment, manage any loss of earnings, and get back to the life you had before, or as close to it as possible.

The value of your claim will depend on the severity of the fracture and how it affects your daily life, work, and mobility. Compensation guidelines for broken arms range widely, with higher awards for more complex breaks or injuries that lead to long‑term limitations.

Successful broken arm claims may help fund:

Medical expenses, including consultations, scans, and follow‑up treatment
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation to restore strength and movement
Surgery costs, where required for more serious or unstable fractures
Loss of earnings during your recovery
Future loss of earnings if your injury affects your ability to work long‑term
Travel costs for medical appointments and treatment
Ongoing care or support needs for more serious or permanent injuries

Understanding the potential value

In one Fletchers case, a 37‑year‑old motorcyclist suffered an open fracture dislocation of his right humerus when a driver pulled out into his path. The injury caused long‑term physical and psychological effects, including anxiety and depression. He required multiple operations and eventually had to change his career to adapt to the lasting impact of his injuries.

We secured him a £200,000 settlement, helping him rebuild his life and access the support he needed for the future.

The value of a broken arm compensation claim depends on the severity of your fracture, how it affects your daily life and work, and the treatment or support you need going forward.

Understanding special and general damages

When we value your broken arm compensation claim, we look at two types of loss. General damages compensate you for the pain, discomfort, and impact the fracture has had on your daily life. Special damages cover the financial costs you’ve faced because of your injury, such as treatment, travel, or lost income.

Both types of damages matter, and both will be assessed in full to make sure your claim reflects the true impact of what happened.

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Our team has extensive experience handling broken arm compensation claims of all types and severity.

Why choose Fletchers for your broken arm claim

For four decades, people across the UK have trusted Fletchers to handle their broken arm compensation claims. In that time, we’ve recovered millions of pounds for clients whose lives were disrupted by serious injury.

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We understand what you're going through.

A broken arm affects your quality of life. Tasks you once found easy at home and at work become a lot harder with only one arm.

Many clients have to take time off work to recover, which can result in them losing their usual income. They may also need to pay for extra help with childcare, cleaning and home care. Relying on others during this time can be challenging if they are generally independent, too.

Right now, the last thing you’re thinking about might be compensation. We understand that.

Many of our clients felt the same way, but after they got their compensation, they told us that it played a big part in their getting better. To them, the settlement shows that the other side has taken responsibility for what happened. While the money helps, it’s more about justice.

Let us handle your claim so you can spend your time on getting better. We will keep you updated at every stage and are there to answer any questions you might have at any time.

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FAQs about broken arm claims

Can I claim for a broken arm?

You can claim for a broken arm if someone else’s negligence caused the accident that led to it. That could be an employer, a driver, a business or a public body. You may still be able to claim if you were partly at fault.

If your injury was caused by an assault and you reported this to the police, this follows a different process. In these cases, you should contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority instead.

What evidence do I need for a broken arm claim?

If you can, take photos of your injury and the accident scene, take eyewitness contact details, and keep a timeline of events. Your solicitor will gather other evidence like medical and accident reports as well as CCTV footage to back up your claim.

How long after breaking my arm can I make a claim?

You have three years to make a claim from the date you broke your arm, or from the date you first connected your injury to the accident. There are exceptions, including for children, but it’s always safest to start your claim as soon as you can.

How long does a broken arm claim take?

The time it takes to resolve a broken arm claim can vary from six months to five years, depending on how complex the case is. More straightforward claims where the defendant admits liability settle fastest. If your case goes to court, it may take longer.

How do I start a broken arm claim?

Start by calling Fletchers or filling in our contact form for a free initial assessment. We’ll start by asking you what happened, when and where it happened, and how the injury has affected you. If our solicitors think you have a strong claim, we can usually begin the legal work for you within days.

Do broken arm claims go to court?

Most claims settle out of court through negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company. A very small minority of cases do make it to court, usually if your solicitor can’t secure an agreement with the other side. If yours does, your legal team prepares you for every stage.