Jaw Injury Claim Payouts 2026: Broken Jaw, Fracture, Dislocation and TMJ Compensation
Compensation for fractured jaw injury claims typically range between £8,000 to £56,000. Lower awards are for simple fractures that heal without ongoing issues whereas larger awards are for multiple jaw fractures that leave ongoing disability.
In this article we set out how to calculate compensation payouts for jaw injury claims – ranging from both soft tissue injury, dislocation and simple fractures to a serious broken jaw and multiple fractures coupled with permanent ongoing problems..
In addition, we go on to explore the different parts of your jaw that can suffer injury and the different types of compensation you can claim. Not only compensation for pain and suffering, but also further payouts for financial loss and expense.
- Jaw Injury Claim Payouts 2026: Broken Jaw, Fracture, Dislocation and TMJ Compensation
2026 Payouts Table – Jaw Injury Compensation
| Jaw Injury | Average Compensation |
|---|---|
| Simple fracture | £8,000 – £11,000 |
| Serious broken jaw Difficulty moving mouth Difficulty eating | £22,000 – £38,000 |
| Multiple serious fractures Permanent pain Other ongoing issues | £38,000 – £56,000 |
Our above payouts table sets our how much you can claim for pain and suffering for a jaw injury claim.
Calculating Your Payout
Read on – to see how pain and suffering payouts are calculated coupled with the additional compensation you can claim for financial loss and expense.
What is a Jaw Injury Claim?
If you suffer injury to your jaw (most typically a broken or fractured jaw) as a result of the legal fault or negligence of another person or business then you will jaw injury claim for compensation.
Your compensation will typically be composed of a sum for both the pain and suffering you experience together with the financial loss and expense you incur as a direct result of your jaw injury.
The injury may be caused in an accident (such as car accident or slip and trip) or as a result of some form of medical or clinical negligence.
Broken Jaw As A Result Of Criminal Injury
This article addresses compensation for negligence acts. Whereas should your jaw injury have been caused by a criminal act of violence – your compensation will be calculated on a different basis.
We explain how to claim for a broken jaw as a result of a criminal assault together with explaining all about the criminal injuries payouts tariff in our criminal injury compensation guide.
What Are the Most Common Types of Jaw Injury?
When you use the word “jaw” you will typically be referring to the upper or lower jawbone and surrounding tissue.
Common jaw injuries might include:
Fractured Jawbone
A broke or fractured jaw are generally the most common type of jaw injury.
The lower jaw bone is known as the mandible. Whereas the ramus is the part of the mandible to the sides and back of the lower jaw.
Did you know? The lower jaw is the only moving bone on the face.
Your Upper Jaw Is Part Of Your Skull
The upper jaw does not actually move and is made up primarily of the maxilla bone. Whereas the alveolar process is the ridge of bone housing your upper teeth.
However, your upper jaw is technically part of your skull.
Dislocated Jaw
You have two very complex joints seated either side of your lower jaw – known as temporomandibular joints or more commonly TMJ.
A dislocated jaw happens when the lower jawbone is forced out of its normal position.
Upper and Lower Jaw Alignment
It is important to the correct functioning of your jaws that both your upper and lower jaw are in line. Correct alignment is therefore essential to allow you to bite and chew your food effectively.
A broken, fractured or dislocated jawbone may lead to misalignment and hence long lasting functional and pain issues.
Fractured Chin
Your chinbone is really just a the front part of your lower jawbone or mandible. Therefore, a common lower jaw injury can include a fractured or broken chin.
Jaw Muscle Injury
Your jaw muscle is one of the strongest muscles in the human body attaching either side of your face and passing into your neck.
A torn or damaged jaw muscle can cause considerable pain and will undoubtedly affect your ability to eat.
Jaw Tendon or Ligament Tear
Your jaw is controlled by a number of ligaments and tendons all working together with muscles and joints to allow the subtle movements necessary to chew your food, speak and swallow.
Tendon and ligament tears in accidents can be quite common and any damage that affects the smooth functioning of the jaw can lead to temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
How Does Your Solicitor Calculate Your Compensation Payout?
So long as your jaw injury is caused in an accident or as a result of medical negligence (such as a defective hospital operation, dental negligence or GP error) the amount of compensation you can claim in the UK will depend on the nature of your injury.
Jaw Injury Caused By A Criminal Act
The amount of compensation you can claim for jaw injury caused by criminal injury is very different than the amount caused in an accident. See our criminal compensation article for more details.
Medical Report Setting Out Your Injuries
Your solicitor will obtain a medical report from an independent expert – generally a facial maxilla surgeon. Since this expert will have many years of experience in dealing with jaw problems.
This expert will produce a medico legal report describing the injuries your suffered coupled with the symptoms you are now experiencing. The report will generally conclude with a prognosis – providing a prediction into the future of your likely ongoing symptoms and any ongoing disability that is likely.
Claims Decided by the Courts for Similar Jaw Injuries
Your lawyer can use the findings in this medical report to compare to other injuries decided by the courts in the past for similar jaw injury claims. Thus, a range of compensation amounts your settlement is likely to be worth can be determined. This type of compensation is for your “pain and suffering”.
Pain and Suffering Plus Financial Losses
In addition to your pain and suffering you can claim financial losses and expenses directly flowing from your injury, which could include lost income, medical expenses, etc.
Lost Income from Inability to Work
You might find that a broken jaw might not affect your ability to work for too long a period. However, for some jobs – the lost income you might suffer might be significant.
For example – a news broadcaster who relies on the ability to speak clearly may not be able to work in the immediate aftermath of a jaw fracture. In addition, serious jaw injury could ruin future career prospects.
Examples of Jaw Injury Compensation Amounts
See detailed calculated examples of the type of jaw injury you may experience coupled with the compensation payout you can claim for pain and suffering.
Simple Jawbone Fracture Compensation
Even a simple fracture which heals completely with no ongoing symptoms can lead to a great deal of pain and inconvenience. Simple fractures will generally result in a jaw injury claim settlement calculated between £8,000 – £11,000.
Serious Broken Jaw Compensation
Broken jaw fracture claims, which are not clean or simple can lead to ongoing permanent symptoms, including a difficulty eating and moving the lower jaw. This type of serious fractured jaw claim will result in an average compensation payout calculated between £22,000 – £38,000.
Multiple Jaw Fractures Compensation
In the worst type of fractured jaw injury you might suffer multiple fractures to the upper and lower jaw. You might need several operations, suffer from ongoing significant symptoms of pain, limited jaw movement and possible joint arthritis problems. This type of most serious multiple jaw fracture injury claim will result in a compensation settlement calculated between £38,000 – £56,000.
Summary – Jaw Injury Compensation Claims
In summary – we have set out the parts of your upper and lower jaw that can be injured in an accident coupled with calculated examples of the types and amounts of compensation you jaw injury claim is likely to be worth.
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