Criminal Compensation Payouts for Jaw Injuries

Damage to the jaw can be caused by various accidental reasons. However most jaw damage cases involve being struck in the face with a rapidly moving object such as a fist. This too can be accident under circumstances such as a crowded gathering. However, most cases of jaw damage involve criminal activity in which the victim was either assaulted with bare fists or with other objects such as steel rods or bats. If this is the case, then the victims deserve criminal compensation payouts for their injuries. The following text elaborates on the importance of a compensation claim for jaw damage.

What Parts of the Body Make Up the Jaw?

-          The Upper Jaw:-

o   The Upper Jaw is made of the Maxilla Bone and it is the part of the jaw that does not move.

-          The Lower Jaw:-

o   The lower jaw bone is known as the mandible. The chin is part of the mandible. The lower jaw bone is the only moveable part of the face.

Recovering from jaw injuries is essential for your ability to speak, bite and chew your food effectively, and the general mobility of the mouth. Treatment for jaw injuries is very expensive and this is one of the reasons  why you should exercise your right to seek Criminal Compensation Payouts.

For more information regarding criminal compensation payouts for jaw injuries you are more than welcome to get in touch with our experts at Adamsons Solicitors by phone on 01204 221111 or email enquiries@adamsonslaw.co.uk.