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Average Settlements in Personal Injury Cases

The level of the damages awarded as compensation for personal injuries has risen slightly in the last year, with typical rates now being as follows:
 
  • minor whiplash (full recovery within 2 years), between £2,500 and £4,600;
  • loss of a front tooth, between £1,300 and £2,300;
  • trivial scarring, between £1,000 and £2,000;
  • significant scarring – female, between £10,500 and £17,500, male, between £5,300 and £10,500; and
  • total loss of taste and smell, £22,600.
 
These are the typical compensation amounts for the injury only. Where there is, for example, a loss of income as a result of the injury, additional damages may be payable.
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The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.