£4,133 awarded following a nose injury

A 24-year-old art student was awarded £4,133 in compensation by Croydon County Court after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle accident. The claimant, who was riding as a passenger, was thrown from the motorcycle during a collision with another bike, suffering injuries to her ankle and nose. While her ankle injury, a minor sprain, healed within two weeks, the main issue was a displaced fracture of her nose, which caused breathing difficulties.

After 16 weeks, the claimant continued to experience nose pain and sinus issues, leading to a recommendation for septo-rhinoplasty to improve her nasal alignment and airway. The surgery, which required re-breaking the nose, caused significant initial pain, bruising, and swelling but ultimately resolved her sinus problems.

After negotiations between solicitors failed, the case went to court, where the judge awarded £4,133.76 for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity.

See also:

Personal Injury Solicitors in Croydon

Rhinoplasty compensation claims

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Case studies are for informational purposes only and aim to help prospective claimants understand the injury claim process. They are based on cases handled by Quittance panel solicitors or sourced from public court records.

Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

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Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.