How Much Do You Get For An Injury Claim?
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Have you been injured due to negligence? The impact can be life-altering, from dealing with the injury to lost wages, medical bills and limitations on your ability to enjoy life.
Claiming compensation empowers you to hold the responsible party accountable and recover financially.
The amount you receive varies based on your injuries and their ongoing impact. Understanding these factors ensures you can pursue a fair settlement.
Using a personal injury compensation calculator helps you understand what you can claim. This personal injury claim calculator assesses your injuries and their extent and then offers an estimate based on the information you provide.
While our personal injury claims calculator offers an estimate, your compensation claim award depends on a combination of general and special damages.
Remember, compensation calculators can provide a ballpark figure, but your personal injury solicitor can assess your claim and calculate a realistic amount.
Your personal injury compensation claim award is calculated by assessing your injuries and out-of-pocket expenses. If you suffered psychological trauma as a result, your solicitor will factor that into your claim.
The following personal injury compensation amounts are based on previous claims:
| Injury Area/Type | Severity | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle or foot | Minor sprains and fractures to amputations or long term damage. | £1290 to £158,970 |
| Hand or wrist | Minor sprains and fractures to ligament damage and loss of use. | £1290 to £44,960 |
| Upper and lower legs | From mild injuries with a full recovery to long term disabilities. | £2150 to £225,960 |
| Upper and lower legs | From mild injuries with a full recovery to long term disabilities. | £2150 to £225,960 |
| Forearm or elbow | Injuries with a full recovery or permanent weakness and loss of sensation. | £3310 to £90,250 |
| Lower body injuries | Minor to severe injuries that cause disabilities. | £2150 to £139,210 |
| Upper body injuries | Minor to severe injuries that cause disabilities. | £1290 to £23,460 |
| Neck | From whiplash to fractures | £1290 to £99,330 |
| Head injuries | From concussions to traumatic brain injuries that result in a permanent disability. | £1290 to £252,180 |
| Body scarring | Scars that aren’t visible and severe facial scarring. | £2220 to £98,930 |
| Psychological damage | From stress and depression to severe PTSD. | £1440 to £108,620 |
Personal injury claims are common in the UK, as legislation is in place to ensure victims of negligence can receive financial support.
When calculating compensation, your solicitor will assess what caused your injury and then base the claim on general and special damages. Both play vital roles in how much money you’ll receive.
Any injury due to someone else’s negligence is eligible for compensation. These include:
The Judicial College Guidelines detail a range of injuries and their expected compensation amounts.
Compensation amounts from road traffic accidents depend on the severity of your injuries and how they affect your life. A whiplash injury or fractures that heal are worth less than traumatic brain injuries, paralysis and other injuries that have a lasting impact.
Average car accident compensation claim awards range between £4,000 and £16,000. However, this amount depends on the severity of your car accident and whether the injuries cause permanent disabilities.
All personal injury cases are different, and your compensation award will be worked out based on the damages caused by the injury. If you have to pay for medical expenses, travel costs and private care, your solicitor will factor this into the calculation.
Medical evidence, including an assessment, proves the severity of the injury to the negligent party’s insurance company.
Personal injury solicitors are highly experienced in handling these claims, and your solicitor will also ensure you receive compensation for any psychological damage.
If you think you might be eligible to claim compensation, seeking free legal advice is the first step. Call 0800 234 6438 or fill in the online form to speak to a specialist. If they feel you could receive compensation, you’ll be connected with a personal injury solicitor.
Claiming on a no win no fee basis also means you won’t have to worry about out-of-pocket expenses. You only pay if the solicitor wins your case.
Nicola is a dual qualified journalist and non-practising solicitor. She is a legal journalist, editor and author with more than 20 years' experience writing about the law.
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