If you have suffered a cheekbone injury through no fault of your own, then you may be entitled to make a cheekbone injury compensation claim. 

To learn more or to start your claim, get in touch with our expert team on 0800 808 9740 or contact us online. 

There are many different ways in which the cheekbone can become damaged, including: 

• Injured but non-fractured cheekbone – the recovery from this sort of injury is fairly simple and it is likely to be a complete recovery without any loss of function.
• Minor or simple fracture – this type of injury can often require surgery to correct. There may be a reduced function in the damaged area, such as reduced movement, and there may be residual scarring due to the surgery or initial injury.
• Serious fractures – these can often cause side effects such as numbing in other parts of the face like the lips. Therefore, there is often a reduce in functioning, such as feeling and movement. There is also usually a degree of facial disfigurement in serious fractures. 

The full extent of your injuries will be assessed by a medical professional and their determinations will then be reflected in the amount of compensation awarded. 

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Cheekbone and Facial Scarring Compensation

A cheekbone injury is also often regarded as a facial injury. If you have experienced scarring, then this will also be considered when calculating your final compensation settlement as facial scarring often causes psychological trauma like emotional distress and anxiety. The psychological impact of your scarring will be taken into account when calculating the amount of compensation, you are owed. Minor facial scarring may result in a compensation pay-out between £1,890 and £6,240. Severe facial scarring, where there is a high degree of disfigurement, will likely be awarded compensation up to £77,580. 

Serious cheekbone fractures, as described above, could lead to anywhere between £8,700 to £13,500. However, it is important to note that compensation is decided on an individual basis which takes into account the severity of the injuries and the impact that they have had upon your life. Compensation also takes into account additional costs like a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work or travel costs for hospital visits/treatment.

To find out more, use our compensation calculator.

If you wish to seek compensation, there is usually a three-year time limit for personal injury claims which starts on the date that your accident initially happened. Therefore, it is important that you contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as you feel ready. 

Criminal Injuries Compensation

While slipping, tripping and falling is a common cause of cheekbone injuries, physical assault is also another common reason for this type of injury. If you have been attacked then you may be able to make your claim through the Criminal Compensation Authority (CICA), an organisation which is set up to compensate people who have been innocently injured in a violent crime. 

In order to be eligible to make your cheekbone injury claim with CICA, you must be a UK resident and you must make your claim within two years of the attack happening. You can deal with the CICA directly or you can appoint a personal injury lawyer to liaise with them on your behalf. It is also important to note that if your claim is valued at less than £1,000, then you will not be able to conduct your claim through this authority. For more information about making a claim through CICA, you can contact us.

Making Personal Injury Claims

If your cheekbone has been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. First Personal Injury solicitors are available to assist you and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. 

First Personal Injury works with both families and individuals across England and Wales, leading them on their legal journey and helping them claim compensation after an accident or injury.

Contact our specialist team to begin the claims process, either by phone on 0800 808 9740 or through our online form.