Compensation for pain and suffering | Tibial head fracture diagnosis, symptoms and therapy

Compensation for pain and suffering

If a tibial head fracture is caused by an accident, the victim may be entitled to compensation from the person who caused the accident. However, the course of the accident must be very clearly documented. Also the actual guilt of the person concerned must be clarified.

Generally the compensation amounts lie in Germany usually in a rather low range. Great sums, as one knows them from film and media are here rather not possible. Especially when the damages for pain and suffering are determined by a court, the amounts are usually manageable.

However, it is possible that by concluding a settlement with the causer or his liability insurer, somewhat higher sums can be achieved. This is especially the case if the person concerned wants to avoid a trial. Various factors play a role in determining the amount of damages for pain and suffering.

In addition to the severity of the damage, the age of the person affected, the course of the treatment and, of course, the expected late effects. Social and occupational effects of the injury are also taken into account. Tables with approximate reference values exist around the approximate height of the smart money.

With the data of many lawyers, to the height of the smart money, one should be careful. As a rule, one can calculate with sums of about 5,000-15,000 Euro for a tibial head fracture caused by another person. Higher sums can only be expected in the case of the most extreme consequential damage.

Prognosis

The prognosis depends strongly on the individual injury and the success of the therapy and therefore cannot be given in a generalized manner. In particular, prolonged follow-up treatment and physiotherapy has an important influence on the course of healing and the later resilience and mobility of the leg. The risk of renewed bone or cartilage damage, as well as the risk of earlier arthrosis development, is increased.

This is particularly the case if the joint surface has not healed smoothly, or if an axial malposition still exists after the therapy. Even if other structures in the knee area are also affected, healing may be delayed or the damage may not heal completely. Overall, however, the chances of healing are good, especially if the follow-up treatment is carried out consistently.