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Personal Injury Compensation
If you've been unlucky enough to have suffered
personal injury in an accident you don't believe was your fault,
you are likely to have been in considerable pain and may even be
unable to work. On top of your injury, the last thing you need is
to be out of pocket!
We're ready to help you claim the
compensation you deserve.
A successful personal injury compensation claim will
provide you with a lump sum of money, to compensate for the damages you
sustained. There are three main areas - General Damages, Special Damages
and Future Losses.
The personal
injury compensation guide below gives an indication of the current
level of General Damages you can expect to get for a variety of injuries,
based on compensation awards that the Courts have made for similar personal
injury in the past (known as precedents) and by referring to The Judicial
Studies Board Guidelines.
Unfortunately, we are unable to advise on the amount
of compensation you may get for your personal injury until your damages
can be assessed - this can't be done until a medical report is available
to give a prognosis of your condition.
In cases of serious personal injury, it may be necessary
to obtain reports from several doctors and specialist consultants before
an accurate prognosis can be arrived at.
You have 3 years from the date of your accident
to make a claim but, to ensure that you have the best chance
of success, we would urge you to do this as soon as possible
after the accident.
Personal
Injury Compensation Guide
The figures given below are for General Damages only.
Any other financial losses incurred, such as Special Damages and Future
Losses are paid in addition to these General Damages. We will be able
to advise you with regard to your individual circumstances.
Head Injury
Minor injuries (no brain damage)
up to £6,000 compensation
Minor brain damage with good recovery but continued symptoms
such as poor concentration/memory
up to £21,000 compensation
Eye Injury
Minor injuries resulting in some pain and interference
with vision
£2,000 to £4,000 compensation
Impairment of vision/double vision not permanent
£6,250 to £10,500 compensation
Loss of eye
£28,000 to £33,000 compensation
Hearing
Occasional tinnitus with slight hearing loss
£3,750 to £6,250 compensation
Tinnitus with moderate hearing loss
£7,500 to £15,000 compensation
Tinnitus with more severe hearing loss
£15,000 to £23,000 compensation
Teeth
Loss of, or serious damage to back teeth
£500 to £850 compensation per
tooth
Loss of, or serious damage to several front teeth
£4,000 to £ 5,000 compensation
Neck Injury
Short-term injuries where recovery made within two years
£1,000 to £3,500 compensation
Severe neck injuries with permanent/significant symptoms
up to £13,000 compensation
Shoulder Injury
Minor injuries such as soft-tissue damage with almost
complete recovery within one year
£2,000 to £3,750 compensation
Moderate injuries such as frozen shoulder with limited movement
and/or discomfort for up to two years
£3,750 to £6,000 compensation
Serious shoulder injuries such as shoulder dislocation causing
neck and shoulder pain
£6,000 to £9,000 compensation
Back Injury
Minor injuries, such as strains, sprains, soft tissue
injury
£1,000 up to £6,500 compensation
Severe back injuries without permanent disability
up to £14,000 compensation
Arm Injury
Minor injuries such as uncomplicated fractures with
complete recovery
£1,000 to £3,000 compensation
Serious injuries such as fractures of one or both arms with a degree of
recovery
up to £19,500 compensation
Serious fractures of one or both arms where there is significant
or permanent disability
£19,500 to £29,000 compensation
Elbow Injury
Moderate or minor injury such as simple fractures or
tennis elbow where there is no permanent damage or impairment of function
of the joint
up to £6,000 compensation
Severely disabling injury of the elbow
£18,350 to £25,000 compensation
Injuries leading to impairment of function but not involving
major surgery or significant disability
£7,500 to £15,000 compensation
Wrist Injury
Minor injuries such as uncomplicated fractures
£1,000 up to £3,500 compensation
For less severe injuries such as pain and stiffness
£6,000 to £12,500 compensation
Serious injuries resulting in significant/permanent disability
£12,000 to £19,500 compensation
Injuries resulting in complete loss of function in the wrist,
for example when an arthrodesis has been performed
£22,500 to 27,500 compensation
Hand Injury
Fracture of one finger with complete recovery within
a few weeks
£1,000 to £1,750 compensation
Loss of part of little finger where tip is sensitive
£2,000 to £2,750 compensation
Severe dislocation of thumb
£2,000 to £3,000 compensation
Loss of terminal phalanx of ring or middle fingers
£2,000 to £3,500 compensation
Amputation of little finger
£4,000 to £5,850 compensation
Fractures with impairment of grip
£4,250 to £5,850 compensation
Serious injury to ring or middle fingers
£7,000 to £7,750 compensation
Loss of middle finger
£7,500 compensation
Loss of index finger
£9,000 compensation
Severe fractures to fingers with partial amputations resulting in deformity,
impairment of grip and reduced function
up to £18,500 compensation
Loss of thumb
£18,000 to £27,500 compensation
Amputation of index and middle and/or ring finger
£28,500 to £40,000 compensation
Total loss of both hands
£60,000 to £80,000 compensation
Pelvic or Hip Injury
Minor injuries including fractures which results in
no permanent disablement
up to £6500 compensation
Severe injuries, for example hip replacement or where hip
replacement will be necessary in the future
up to £14,000 compensation.
Leg Injury
Minor injuries, e.g. simple fracture of tibia or fibula
where recovery is complete
up to £4,250 compensation
Severe injuries including simple fracture of femu
up to £7,000 compensation
Fractures where recovery is incomplete
£8,500 to £14,000 compensation
Knee Injury
Lacerations, twisting or bruising injury where recovery
complete
up to £3,250 compensation
Where ongoing minor symptoms of aching or discomfort or occasional pain
up to £6,500 compensation
Torn cartilage or meniscus, dislocation, ligamentous damage;
injuries resulting in minor instability or weakness
£7,000 to £13,000 compensation.
Ankle Injury
Fractures and ligamentous tears giving rise to moderate
disability such as
difficulty walking on uneven ground or on stairs
£6,500 to £13,500 compensation
Severe injuries involving extensive period of treatment,
long period in plaster and significant permanent disability
£15,000 to £25,000 compensation
Psychiatric Injury
Psychiatric damage affecting the ability to cope with
life and/or work
or affecting relationships with family and friends
£1,000 to £60,000 compensation
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Where full recovery is gained within 3 years
£2,000 to £4,000 compensation
Where largely recovered but with some continuing minor symptoms
£4,000 to £10,000 compensation
Moderately severe where prognosis is that some recovery may be
achieved
with professional help but effects will continue to cause
significant disability for the foreseeable future
£14,500 to £27,000 compensation
Severe symptoms requiring professional help where effects will
be permanent and are likely to prevent the claimant from working
in the future
£28,500 to £45,000 compensation
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