A compensation claim guide for a motorbike hand injury
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Start Your Claim NowA hand injury sustained in a motorbike accident is often serious. As motorcyclists are not afforded the same protection provided by the sturdy shell of a car, they’re at much higher risks of suffering more serious injuries.
When we fall or encounter harm, we often instinctively use our arms to protect ourselves. For motorcyclists who are hit or about to be hit by another car, it can be natural to stretch arms out to brace for an impact, meaning arm and hand injuries are very common indeed.
Common hand injuries sustained from motorcycle accidents can include:
Our hands are vital for the majority of things we do in our day-to-day lives, and the law recognises this when it comes to valuing compensation claims for hand injuries. The loss or partial loss of use of any hand can mean a whole lifestyle change, and it’s important to factor this in when we look at making sure hand injury victims receive the fairest and best possible compensation pay-out.
Surgery may be required, followed by a rehabilitation period to try and regain function, where possible.
The official guidelines we use to value claims recognise that “the hands are cosmetically and functionally the most important component parts of the upper limbs”. Judges in personal injury claims take into consideration the “overall extent of pain, suffering and loss of amenity”.
The loss of amenity aspect takes into account the loss of use of your hand. For one, a motorcyclist may no longer be able to ride for a while whilst they recuperate from their injuries and regain function.
In worse cases, they may never ride again…
In calculating how best to compensate someone for hand injuries sustained in a motorbike accident, the official guidelines outline brackets as follows:
| Total or effective loss of both hands | Serious damage to both hands |
| Total or effective loss of one hand | Amputation of index and middle and/or ring fingers |
| Serious hand injuries (reducing function to below 50% capacity) | Less serious hand injury (significantly impaired function) |
| Minor hand injuries | Fractures to fingers |
| Loss of fingers | Amputation of fingers |
Motorcyclists who sustain injuries through collisions that were not their fault have a legal right to claim compensation to help cope with the injuries and any lasting effects. We can also take into account all of the consequences resulting from the accident and look to recover the highest amount of compensation we can for a rider.
Call us today on 0800 634 7575 for free, legal advice on making a motorbike accident claim for compensation. Or fill out our quick form below for one of our specialist claims team to call you back at a time which suits you.
