Scarring injuries from motorbike accidents

A motorbike accident can be very traumatic in whatever form it comes, but the impact is perhaps most severe when the person involved sustains serious injuries. In some cases, the harm to the body can be irrevocable, a fact that is immediately noticeable when it comes to scarring injuries.

Due to their long-term impact on the injured person’s appearance, scarring injuries can cause significant distress, often leading to victims suffering from a negative body image or generally poorer mental health. Scarring can also be very painful in cases where the tissue is inflamed or vulnerable to infection.

The sense of injustice can be particularly strong where victims have been caused the injury through no fault of their own. If you believe that your motorbike accident was caused by the negligence of another driver, and you sustained an injury as a result, you could be eligible to make a compensation claim. We have extensive experience in representing victims for personal injury claims, so you can contact us for expert advice if you think you may have a claim to make.

Making a motorbike injury claim

We believe that motorcyclists are often misjudged by other road users, often assumed to be reckless drivers based on stereotypes about their choice of vehicle. Drivers of other vehicles may blame motorcyclists for accidents despite their own responsibility.

As lawyers, we aim to right this wrong.

As part of a motorbike injury claim, you can recover compensation for the pain and suffering caused by your injury, whether this is a deterioration in physical health or mental health. You could also be eligible to recover damages for any financial losses or expenses arising from your injury, as well as for pain medication costs or the price of repairing your vehicle.

Compensation pay-outs for scarring injuries

The compensation pay-outs for scarring injuries can vary according to the severity of the scarring and its location on the body. In general terms, scarring on more visible areas of the body, such as your face, may warrant higher compensation awards.

In terms of facial disfigurement, the compensation pay-outs recommended for scarring injuries in the Judicial College Guidelines are as follows:

• Very severe scarring- £23,740 to £77,580;
• Less severe scarring- £14,320 to £38,600;
• Significant scarring- £7,270 to £23,980;
• Less significant scarring- £3,150 to £10,960;
• Trivial scarring- £1,360 to £2,810.

Source: Judicial College Guidelines.

For scarring injuries to other parts of the body, the Judicial College Guidelines outline compensation awards between £6,240 to £18,120, with pay-outs for burn injuries potentially exceeding £83,550 in serious cases.

It is important to remember that these are just guidelines, and each claim is valued on an individual basis to ensure accuracy. Moreover, those affected by financial losses and expenses can often expect to receive an additional Special Damages pay-out on top of the compensation they receive for the injury itself.

Make your motorbike injury claim

We understand how difficult it can be for motorcyclists to suffer scarring injuries, particularly where these injuries come with a significant emotional or psychological impact. Using our experience of personal injury claims, we aim to evaluate every possible means of obtaining compensation to enable you to win the maximum possible pay-out.

To receive expert advice from lawyers who will handle your claim with the sensitivity it deserves, you can contact our team today for a free, no-obligation discussion about your case.