Arm and Wrist Injuries

Minor arm injuries are common as a result of a car accident or slip, however an acute injury may occur from a direct blow, a penetrating injury, fall or from twisting, jerking, jamming, or bending a limb abnormally. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may develop soon after the injury. Acute injuries usually require prompt medical evaluation and may include:
Bruises (contusions ), which occur when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, often from a twist, bump, or fall. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes a black-and-blue colour that often turns purple, red, yellow, and green as the bruise heals.

Injuries to the tough, rope-like fibres (ligaments) that connect bone to bone and help stabilize joints (sprains).

Injuries to the tough, rope-like fibres that connect muscle to bone (tendons).

Pulled muscles (strains).

Muscle ruptures, such as a biceps or triceps rupture.

Broken bones (fractures). A break may occur when a bone is twisted, struck directly, or used to brace against a fall.

Pulling or pushing bones out of their normal relationship to the other bones that make up a joint

Where the arm has been fractured but you are expected to make a full recover the compensation amount could be upto £3000. Injuries resulting in permanent disability can lead to much higher awards.