How Much Your Claim Is Worth

When you’ve been injured in an accident or due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. But determining the value of your claim can be difficult and overwhelming. We’ve provided a short overview as well as some estimated values for claim settlements based on the type of injury.

What Factors Are Taken Into Consideration?

From medical expenses and lost wages, there are various factors that are taken into consideration when determining the value of a claim. These factors include:

How long ago the injury occured
The seriousness of the injury
The body part that was injured
Your circumstances before and after the injury
Loss of earnings due to the injury
Total cost of medical expenses

We have included some figures below for the typical minimum and maximum claim values for common injuries based on the judicial guidelines. Select the area of your injury to see more information.

Head Injury

Head

Brain damage: £1,760 – £354,260*
Epilepsy: £8,480 – £131,620*
Hair: £3,150 – £9,660*

Face

Eye Injury: £1,760 – £235,630*
Epilepsy: £5,150 – £39,940*
Fracture Of Cheekbones: £1,850 – £13,840*
Damage To Teeth: £870 – £33,430*

Torso/Upper Body Injuries

Torso/Upper Body

Neck Injuries: £1,950 – £130,060*
Shoulder Injuries: £1,950 – £42,110*
Back Injuries: £1,950 – £141,150*
Chest Injuries: £1,750 – £131,620*
Asbestos: £12,020 – £110,380*

Lower Body Injuries

Lower Body

Injuries Of Pelvis And Hips: £3,150 – £114,810*
Leg Injuries: £7,270 – £119,210*
Amputation Of Leg/s: £78,100 – £247,280*
Knee Injury: £10,960 – £84,370*
Ankle Injury: £10,960 – £61,110*
Foot Injuries: £10,960 – £96,150*
Amputation Of Foot/Feet: £66,930 – £176,660*
Toe Injury: £7,650 – £18,480*
Amputation Of All Toes: £7,650 – £18,480*

*The minimum and maximum figures provided are based on the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases, 14th Edition, Judicial College, Oxford University Press 2017

Why Not Give Us A Call To Find Out More Or Start Your Claim?

Take the first step in reclaiming your life and getting the compensation you deserve. Speak to a member of our injury support team to find out what support is available for you.