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How Much Compensation Will I Get?

Below is a guide to the amount of compensation you could receive for injuries suffered as a result of an accident. Awards for compensation are broken down into different categories, and the calculation of each claim is based on the extent of the injury suffered, and each case is decided on its own merits. The following values will give you an indication of the level of compensation you may be entitled to, but should be viewed as a guide only as there are many different factors to consider when calculating compensation.

The figures below are based on guidance produced by the English Judicial Studies Board (the ‘Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases’). These guidelines set out suitable personal injury levels for lawyers to advise clients. These were first published in 1992 and are commonly referred to as the ‘JSB Guidelines’. The current figures are from the thirteenth edition, published in 2015.

Our solicitors will give you a full explanation of how compensation for your personal injury is calculated. You may also be entitled to a modest level of interest on top of your compensation; if this is appropriate for your claim, our solicitors will advise you on appropriate rates of interest.

You can also claim compensation for areas of loss other than injury; this includes compensation for loss of earnings; compensation for services, which covers help given by a member of the family who has cared for you following the accident and can also cover any domestic help costs incurred which you would otherwise have done yourself. It is also possible to claim for any costs directly related to the injury, such as prescription and medical treatment costs, damage to property at the time of the accident and pension or bonus loss. You can also claim for ‘loss of society’. This is where the close family of a deceased victim of an accident can claim compensation for the loss of a loved one. ‘Loss of support’ can also be claimed by a partner or family where the deceased is the financial provider.

Compensation for Head and Brain Injuries

Head, brain and spinal cord injuries can have a catastrophic effect on the injured and their families. Compensation is calculated according to the severity of the injury, and factors such as the likelihood of recovery, and the time for recovery are also taken into account. It is also possible to where an injury has caused the onset of an epileptic condition. Our solicitors will be able to advise you on how much you are likely to receive for your compensation claim.

Head and Brain Injuries

Min

Max

Brain Damage

   

Very Severe Brain Damage

£214,350

£307,000

Moderately Severe Brain Damage

£166,500

£214,350

Moderate Brain Damage 

£32,725

£166,500

Minor Brain Damage 

£11,650

£32,700

Minor Head Injury

£1,675

£9,700

     

Epilepsy

   

Established Grand Mal

£77,500

£114,100

Established Petit Mal

£41,675

£88,000

Other Epileptic Conditions

£8,100

£20,000

     

Compensation for Back Injuries

Back injuries range from £9,500 for minor injuries to six figure sums for the most severe to reflect the loss suffered. Quadriplegia and Tetraplegia caused by damage to the spinal can be devastating to the injured and their families, and the guidelines reflect the impact this has on the lives affected.

Back Injury

Min

Max

Severe

£29,475

£122,350

Moderate

£9,500

£29,475

Minor (Up to)

£9,500

 

Compensation for Chest, Neck and Shoulder Injuries

Chest, neck and shoulder injuries can cause long-term debilitation and suffering. These types of injuries can also have a huge impact on your day-to-day life; the guidelines reflect the range of severity, from minor to those which have the most severe impact.

Chest, Neck and Shoulder injury compensation

Min

Max

Chest Injuries

few Hundred

£114,100

Neck Injuries

   

Severe 

£34,575

£112,750

Moderate

£6,000

£29,250

Minor

few Hundred

£6,000

     

Shoulder Injuries

   

Severe

£14,600

£36,500

Serious

£9,700

£14,600

Moderate

£6,000

£9,700

     

Minor (Up to)

£6,000

 

Fracture of Clavicle

£3,900

£9,300

Compensation for Arm & Hand Injuries

These types of injury can have a huge impact on the day-to-day lives and often livelihoods of individuals, and are therefore scaled appropriately, with modest sums for the least severe cases to six figure sums for the most debilitating injuries.

Arm & Hand Injuries

Min

Max

     

Amputation of Arms

   

Both Arms

£183,000

£228,000

     

One Arm

£73,100

at least £104,250

     

Other Arm Injuries

£5,000

£99,500

     

Injuries to the Elbow (Up to) 

£41,675

 
     

Wrist Injuries (Up to)

£45,500

 
     

Hand Injuries

   

From loss of both hands to amputation of finger/fingers 

£42,250

£153,200

Serious Hand Injuries

£22,050

£47,050

Moderate

£4,100

£10,100

Minor

£700

£3,300

Injuries to finger/s (Up to) 

£27,925

 

Injuries to Thumb (Up to)

£41,675

 
     

Vibration White Finger and/or

   

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome

Serious

£24,050

£29,200

Moderate 

£6,575

£12,750

Minor

£2,275

£6,575

     

Work Related Upper Limb Disorders

£1,675

£17,575

     

Compensation for Lower Body Injuries

Compensation for lower body injuries, such as hip, leg, knee or ankle injuries is measured on the prognosis and severity of the injury as well as other factors, with amputations being the most severe attracting over £200,000. Our solicitors will advise how much your claim is likely to achieve and will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.

Leg Injuries

Min

Max

   

Amputations

74,475

£205,300

Severe Leg Injuries

£21,100

£103,205

Less Serious Leg Injuries (Up to)

£21,100

 
     

Knee Injuries

   

Severe

£19,900

£73,125

Moderate (Up to)

£19,900

 
     

Ankle Injuries

   

Severe 

£23,800

£53,000

Moderate (Up to)

£20,200

 
     

Foot Injuries

   

Amputation of both feet

£128,750

£153,200

Amputation of one foot

£63,825

£83,325

Severe Injury

£31,900

£83,325

Moderate

£10,450

£19,000

Modest (Up to)

£10,450

 
     

Toe Injuries

   

Amputation of all Toes

£27,750

£42,600

Amputation of the Great Toe (In the region of)

£23,800

 

Severe Toe Injuries

£10,450

£16,000

Moderate (Up to)

£7,300

 


Mental/Psychological Injury Compensation

Psychological injury varies greatly, which is why compensation for this type of claim ranges from around £1,000 to £88,000. Speak to our solicitors about your claim and we can give you an estimate of how much compensation you are likely to receive.

Mental/Psychological Injury Compensation

Min

Max

Psychiatric Damage

   

Severe Psychiatric Damage

£41,675

£88,000

Moderately Severe Psychiatric Damage

£14,500

£41,675

Moderate Psychiatric Damage

£4,450

£14,500

Minor Psychiatric Damage

£1,170

£4,450

     

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

   

Severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

£45,500 

£76,500

Moderately Severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

£17,600

£45,500

Moderate Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

£6,225 

£17,600

Minor Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

£3,000

£6,225

 

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