What's my Claim Worth?

The total amount awarded to you as a result of a successful Personal Injury claim is based on many factors including the nature and severity of the injury and any consequential damages (e.g. loss of income). The amount awarded in compensation for a specific injury (excluding any consequential damages) is based on a set of national guidelines. For more information select an area from the image below.

Face, Head and Brain

Epilepsy: £9,000 - £130,000

Head and Brain: £1,500 - £354,000

Facial Injuries: £1,500 - £39,000

Ankles, Feet, Toes

Ankles: £4,000 - £61,000

Achilles Tendon: £6,300 - £33,800

Feet: £2,000 - £176,500

Toes: £2,000 - £49,000

Arms

Amputation: £84,300 - £263,000

Other Arm Injuries: £5,800 - £114,800

Back

Minor Injuries: £1,500 - £10,900

Moderate Injuries: £10,900 - £34,000

Severe Injuries: £34,000 - £141,000

Hands, Fingers

Hand Injuries: £800 - £176,500

Finger Injuries / Amputation: £2,000 - £79,500

Thumb Injuries / Amputation: £1,000 - £48,000

VWF / HAVS: £2,500 - £27,700

Work-related Upper Limb Disorders: £1,900 - £3,000

Internal Injuries

Male Reproductive System: £5800 - £140,000

Female Reproductive System: £2900 - £148,500

Digestive System: £800 - £54,200

Kidney: £26,900 - £184,500

Bowels: £11,000 - £161,500

Bladder: £20,500 - £161,500

Spleen: £3,800 - £23,000

Hernia: £2,900 - £21,000

Legs and Knees

Amputation: £85,900 - £247,200

Leg Injuries: £1,000 - £119,200

Knee Injuries: £4,000 - £84,300

Lungs

Chest Injuries: £2,000 - £131,600

Lung Disease : £1,900 - £119,200

Asthma: £2,000 - £57,600

Neck

Minor Injuries: £2,000 - £6,900

Moderate Injuries: £6,900 - £33,700

Severe Injuries: £39,800 - £130,000

Pelvis and Hips

Lesser Injuries: £2,000 - £11,000

Moderate Injuries: £11,000 - £34,300

Severe Injuries: £34,300 - £114,800

Shoulder

Fracture of Clavicle: £4,500 - £10,700

Minor Injuries: £1,000 - £6,900

Moderate Injuries: £6,900 - £11,200

Serious Injuries: £11,200 - £16,800

Severe Injuries: £16,800 - £42,000

Wrists, Elbows

Wrists: £3,000 - £52,500

Elbows: £2,500 - £48,000

Burns and Scarring

Facial Scarring: £1,500 - £85,300

Scarring of the Body: £2,000 - £100,000

Dermatitis: £1,500 - £16,800

Damage to Hair: £3,400 - £9,700

Dental

Chronic Tooth Pain: up to £33,400

Loss or Damage to Teeth: £950 - £10,000

Paralysis

Tetraplegia / Quadriplegia: £284,600 - £354,300

Paraplegia: £192,000 - £249,300

Shorter Durations: £43,000

Senses

Sight: £1,900 - £354,000

Hearing: £4,000 - £123,300

Taste & Smell: £16,800 - £34,300

Asbestos

Mesothelioma: £61,400 - £110,300

Lung Cancer: £61,400 - £85,300

Asbestosis and Plueral Thickening: £13,200 - £92,800

Stress

General Psychiatric Damage: £1,300 - £101,400

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: £3,400 - £88,200

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