Personal injury compensation guide
If you have had an injury within the last 3 years, then our compensation calculator offers a guideline of prices for your specific injury type.
This compensation guide only includes general damages. The following prices are the top guideline of prices from the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury published by the Judicial College. This will only be used as a guide by solicitors or courts as a starting point. Medical issues will be assessed by a doctor to determine the severity of the injury
How to use our compensation guide
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Click on your relevant injury area. Using our model, select the flashing icon on your relevant injury area, which will take you to the appropriate section.
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Read through our guideline. Once you have arrived at the appropriate section, read through our guideline of prices.
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Start your claim. If any of the injuries apply to you and happened within the past 3 years, please do not hesitate to contact us and start your claim.
Suffering from a head or brain injury can be a traumatic and life-changing event. Head and brain injuries can occur in a number of ways, from road traffic accidents to accidents at work. If you or a loved one has suffered from a head or brain injury in the last 3 years then you can claim compensation.
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Less severe brain damage – Up to £34,330
Minor brain or head injury – Up to £10,180
Moderate brain damage – up to £174,620
Moderately severe brain injury – up to £224,800
Very severe brain damage – up to £322,060
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Slight hearing loss or tinnitus – Up to £5,590
Mild tinnitus with some hearing loss – Up to £11,890
Moderate hearing loss & tinnitus – Up to £23,670
Severe tinnitus and partial hearing loss – Up to £36,310
Slight or occasional tinnitus with slight hearing loss – £10,040
Total Deafness – up to £87,410
Total deafness & loss of speech – Up to £112,100
If you’re suffering from ear or hearing related injuries, it can really affect your daily life. Damage to your hearing can affect you immediately or occur over a period of time. Hearing loss claims can include, Acoustic Shock Syndrome, Tinnitus or Deafness. If you have suffered any hearing impairment you may be entitled to compensation.
An injury to your face can leave you ashamed and anxious, and could cause further psychological suffering. Facial injuries can be very painful and often cause long lasting cosmetic damage, but if you’ve suffered from another’s negligence then you can claim compensation.
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Nose fracture – up to £2,010 serious up to £18,440
Cheekbone fracture – Up to £2,390 needing surgery up to £5,150 serious perm damage up to £18,440
Jaw fracture – up to £6,960 serious up to £24,300 multiple up to £36,310
Displaced nose fracture – up to £2,510 needs surgery up to £4,070
Multiple facial fractures – up to £24,300
Loss/Damage to front tooth – up to £3,150
Loss/damage to back tooth – up to £1,360
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Complete loss of sight, 1 eye – up to £43,710
Loss of sight 1 eye, reduce vision other – up to £84,510
Minor injury – up to £6,960 permanent damage to 1 or both up to £16,720
Serious loss vision, 1 eye – up to £31,320
Total blindness – up to £214,250 including deafness up to £322,060
Loss of 1 eye – up to £52,360
Minor eye injury – up to £3,150
Any degree of injury to the eyes can effect your working and private life massively, and can leave long lasting repercussions. If left untreated even the smallest of injuries can lead to loss of sight or complete blindness, but if you’ve been injured due to another’s negligence then you can claim compensation.
Everyone suffers from stress, but some psychological stress can be harmful and cause serious disruption to yours and your families lives. PTSD is a common side effect of a severely traumatic experience or injury. If you believe you’re suffering from any kind of psychological stress then you can claim compensation.
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
PTSD minor – up to £6,520 – moderate – up to £18,450 – Severe – up to £80,250
General psychiatric damage minor – up to £4,670 moderate – up to £15,200 – Severe – up to £92,240
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Causing chronic permanent symptoms – up to £55,590
Causing permanent symptoms – up to £22,130 serious up to £30,910
Recovering a few months – up to £1,950 – up to 2 years – up to £6,290 – 2-5 years – up to £9,970
Significant permanent damage – up to £70,490
Spinal cord damage – up to £128,320
The back is an intricate structure, an injury to your back can cause severe pain and trigger further problems around your body. A back injury can be caused by road traffic accidents, slips, trips and falls, or accidents at work. Ensure you gain the compensation you deserve if you have suffered from a back injury.
Similar to back injuries, neck injuries can cause severe pain and trigger further problems around your body. It can affect your mobility, daily activities, and working life, and could even lead to paralysis. If you’ve suffered a neck injury caused by another’s negligence then you could be able to claim compensation.
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Minor – up to £6,290
Causing other problems – up to £10,960
Causing Spondylosis, limited movement or pain – up to £19,920
Fractures, dislocations, soft tissue damage – up to £44,630
Serious injury with fractures or damaged discs – up to £11,690
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Minor – up to £6,730
Moderate – Up to £10,890
Serious – up to £16,380
Severe – up to £40,970
Shoulder injuries be caused by accidents at work, slips trips and falls, road accidents or many other traumatic accidents. Common signs of a shoulder injury include stiffness and/or pain, lack of movement, a popping or sliding feeling, Lack of strength. If you have suffered, then you can claim compensation.
Arm injuries can cause serious pain and can affect your ability to work, write and it can significantly affect your day-to-day life. Injuries to your arm could even result in amputation. If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, then you can claim the compensation you deserve for your injury.
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Amputation
Both – Up to £255,930
One arm above elbow – up to £11,960
One arm at shoulder – no less than £117,010
One below elbow – up to £93,540
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Up to £4,065
Index finger – up to £10,440
Up to £4,055
up to £10,750 / serious – up to £14,310 / very serious £29,860
up to £72,150
Use of one hand – £52,810
Loss of grip – of to £13,940
Little finger – Up to £10,440
Thumb – up to £46,780
Index – up to £17,560
Index & middle/ring – up to £77,430
Part of little – up to £5,00
Ring or little – up to £15,990
End of ring or middle – up to £6,720
End of middle and first – region of £21,320
One hand – Up to £93,540
Both hands – up to £171,920
Injuries to your hand can cause serious pain and can affect your ability to work, write and it can significantly affect your day-to-day life. If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, then you can claim the compensation you deserve for your injury.
Wrist injuries can cause serious pain and can affect your ability to work, write and it can significantly affect your day-to-day life. If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, then you can claim the compensation you deserve for your injury.
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Colles fracture – region of £6,340
Causing permanent problems – up to £33,430
Fracture – up to £4,050
Permanent pain & stiffness – up to £20,900
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Causing short term problems – up to £10,750 / long term up to £27,320
Disabling elbow – Up to £46,780
Elbow injuries can be caused by any type of accident, a road traffic accident, accident at work or slip, trip or fall for example. Most commonly, elbow injuries are caused by repetitive strain, which can cause significant pain and damage to your elbow. If you have suffered from the negligence of others then you could claim compensation.
Hip injuries can seriously alter your life, and could require you to get physiotherapy or further treatment, adding further disruption to your life. If you have suffered a hip injury due to anothers negligence then you could be able to claim compensation.
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Fracture causing long term problems – Up to £66,890 / serious Up to £11,690
Needing surgery – Up to £44,790
Minor – Up to 10,750
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Fractured Femur – £12,010
Fractured tibia/fubular/soft tissue – up to £10,100
Serious with permanent problems – up to £46,780 / very serious – up to £77,040
Crushing injury – Up to £33,450
Severe without amputation – up to £115,940
Amputation
Both legs – Up to £240,590
Both below knee – up to £230,440
One above knee – up to £117,280
One below knee – Up to £113,450
Leg injuries are common in road or sports accidents slips trips or falls, or accidents at work. Recovering from a leg injury can be a lengthy process and could require you to receive further treatment from a physiotherapist or trainer. Ensure you gain the compensation you deserve for your injury.
Knee injuries can heavily affect your day to day life, including work, which could lead to a loss of finances. Recovering from a knee injury can be a lengthy process and could require you to receive further treatment from a physiotherapist or trainer. Ensure you gain the compensation you deserve for your injury.
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Causing mild long-term problems – up to £22,340 / serious – up to £37,070 / severe – up to £82,080
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Causing some permanent problems – up to £22,680
Recovering – up to £11,730
Severe – up to £42,710 / very severe – up to £59,480
Ankle injuries can heavily affect your day to day life, including work, which could lead to a loss of finances. Recovering from an ankle injury can be a lengthy process and could require you to receive further treatment from a physiotherapist or trainer. Ensure you gain the compensation you deserve for your injury.
Injuries to your foot can heavily affect your day to day life, including work, which could lead to a loss of finances. Recovering from a foot injury can be a lengthy process and could require you to receive further treatment from a physiotherapist or trainer. Ensure you gain the compensation you deserve for your injury.
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Common with full recovery – up to £11,730
Displaced metatarsal – £21,320
Serious – up to £33,450 / severe – up to £59,730 / very severe – up to £93,540
Amputation
Both – up to £171920
One – up to £93,540
If any of the below have happened to you within the last 3 years, do not hesitate to contact us today to start your claim.
Serious to big or several toes – up to £11,730
Causing significant long-term problems – up to £8,190
Amputation
Big toe – region of £26,710
All toes – up to £47,830
Toe injuries can massively affect your daily life, and could result in amputation. If you have suffered an injury to your toe due to the negligence of others then you could be owed compensation.
