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15,000
It would really depend on how severe the permanent loss of use is, for your thumb, in addition to lost wages, costs, etc. Settlements generally range anywhere from $1,000-$10K+.
The surgery cures the trigger thumb--why should there be any cash settlement?
By accident or injury. It is not recommended that you do so.
Only if you stub your thumb. Its virtual remember?
40%
I believe it was $2500.
She gave the whole amount to a homeless women.
She has a thumb injury, and it has meant she hasn't played golf for most of this season.
There are several disorders that cause severe pain in the interphalangeal area of the thumb joint without there being a traumatic injury to it. Arthritis is one of the top disorders that causes this.
Pain between the thumb and index finger can be caused by an injury, such as a fall. It can also rarely be a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome or a sign of over-stretching.
It would be a good idea to ask your attorney.A very rough rule of thumb is take the amount of wages lost and multiply it by three. There are so many other factors involved that this rule of thumb is not worth much. Obviously a world famous violinist is going to get more than a retired drunk.In the UK - you can claim two parts to your compensation. The first being an amount for pain and suffering which depends entirely on the type of shoulder injury you have received. See the related link entitled "shoulder injury claim" to see different types of shoulder injury and how much compensation you can claim for each. The other part of your claim is for financial losses such as lost income and medical expenses - this will depend entirely on your own circumstances and actual losses incurred.