Compensation Amounts
When you’re injured or lose out because of an accident through no fault of your own, the unfairness can make it all seem so much worse. We can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Whether you had an accident at work, shopping, at a local park, or an accident anywhere else, we’ll help you claim compensation quickly, friendly and efficiently.
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Set out below is guidance on the levels of financial award typically given in England and Wales for various types of injury.
The level of award will reflect the nature and extent of your symptoms and how they affected you or the injured person.
Any financial losses attributable to the accident will be claimed in addition to these figures.
We will be able to advise you on the value of your claim when we have full details of your injuries and how they have affected you.
The sum awarded to you will be based on the interpretation and application of the guidelines set by the Judicial College.
Head Injuries
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe Brain Damage | Injuries that leave a person significantly limited both physically and mentally and needing full-time nursing care. | Between £245,000 – £350,000 |
| Moderately Severe Brain Damage | Injuries that leave a person very seriously disabled with substantial dependence on others. | Between £190,000 – £245,000 |
| Moderate Brain Damage | Injuries that leave a person disabled but with less dependence on others. | Between £35,000 – £190,000 |
| Less Severe Brain Damage | The person will have made a reasonably good recovery from the injuries but still suffer with some symptoms. | Between £13,000 – £35,000 |
| Minor Brain or Head Injury | Any minor injury, such as headaches or any injury that has a full recovery without any lasting side effects. | Between £1,900 – £11,000 |
| Epilepsy - Grand Mal | Grand Mal: Established Grand Mal. | Between £90,000 – £130,000 |
| Epilepsy - Petit Mal | Petit Mal: Established Petit Mal. | Between £48,000 – £115,000 |
| Other Epileptic Conditions | Level of compensation is dependent on the effects of the epilepsy and to what extent it impacts on the person’s quality of life. | Between £9,000 – £23,000 |
Neck Injuries
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Neck Injury | Injury ranging from severe soft tissue damage causing disability to incomplete paraplegia, having little or no movement in the neck. | Between £40,000 – £130,000 |
| Moderate Neck Injury | Injuries including fractures or dislocations requiring surgery, severe whiplash and injuries which may have worsened any pre-existing conditions. | Between £7,000 – £33,000 |
| Minor Neck Injury (Such as Whiplash Injury) | Injuries that are more minor and are resolved within two years. | Up to £7,000 |
Back Injuries
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Back Injury | Injuries including severe damage to the spine causing significant pain and disability. | Between £34,000 – £140,000 |
| Moderate Back Injury | Injuries including damage to spinal bones, prolapsed discs, disturbance to ligaments and soft tissue damage which worsens a pre-existing condition. | Between £10,000 – £34,000 |
| Minor Back Injury | Injuries including strains, sprains and soft tissue injuries that are fully recoverable within five years. | Up to £10,000 |
Shoulder Injuries
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Shoulder Injury | Severe damage to the shoulder resulting in significant disability. | Between £16,000 – £42,000 |
| Serious Shoulder Injury | Injuries including dislocation of the shoulder and soft tissue injuries that cause permanent minor pain. | Between £11,000 – £16,000 |
| Moderate Shoulder Injury | Injuries resulting in limited movement and discomfort in the shoulder lasting for up to two years. | Between £7,000 – £11,000 |
| Minor Shoulder Injury | Soft tissue injuries with considerable pain but recoverable within two years. | Up to £7,000 |
| Fracture of Clavicle | The valuation of the compensation will depend upon the extent of the fracture. | Between £4,000 – £10,000 |
Upper Limb Injuries
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amputation of arms | Any amputation of the arm including amputations below or above the elbow and either or both arms. | Between £84,000 – £260,000 |
| Severe arm injury | Injuries which are extremely serious and leave the person little better off than if the arm had been lost. | Between £85,000 – £115,000 |
| Injuries resulting in permanent and substantial disablement | Serious fractures of one or both forearms. | Between £34,000 – £52,000 |
| Less severe arm injury | Injuries where there has been significant disability but a substantial recovery, including simple fractures. | Between £5,000 – £34,000 |
| Severely disabling elbow injury | Any elbow injury causing a serious or major disability. | Between £34,000 – £48,000 |
| Less severe elbow injury | Injuries causing minor disability. | Between £13,000 – £28,000 |
| Moderate or minor elbow injury | Injuries including simple fractures, tennis elbow syndrome and deep cuts. | Up to £11,000 |
| Severe wrist injury | Injuries including complete loss of function in the wrist and significant permanent disability. | Between £21,000 – £52,000 |
| Moderate wrist injury | Injuries including some disability in the wrist and soft tissue injuries that take longer to recover. | Between £8,000 – £21,000 |
| Minor wrist injury | Injuries including uncomplicated fractures and soft tissue injuries. | Between £3,000 – £7,000 |
| Total or effective loss of hands | Injuries including total or effective loss of both hands or one hand and serious damage to both hands. | Between £85,000 – £175,000 |
| Serious hand injury | Injuries including a reduction of 50% hand capacity and when several fingers have been amputated. | Between £25,000 – £55,000 |
| Moderate hand injury | Injuries including severe crush injuries, penetrating wounds and soft tissue injuries. | Between £5,000 – £25,000 |
| Minor hand injury | Injuries that are less serious and are recoverable within six months. | Between £800 – £3,800 |
| Loss of finger - Amputation of Index and Middle and/or Ring fingers | Amputation of Index and Middle and/or Ring Fingers. Hand of very little use. | Between £55,000 – £80,000 |
| Loss of finger - Index | Total Loss of Index Finger | In the region of £16,000 |
| Loss of finger - Middle | Total Loss of Middle Finger | In the region of £13,000 |
| Loss of finger - Little | Total Loss of Little Finger | Between £7,000 – £10,000 |
| Other finger injury | Injuries resulting in at least a partial loss of one finger, fracture or serious deformity or a serious injury affecting function of the ring or middle finger. | Between £3,000 – £32,000 |
| Severe thumb injury | Injuries including at least a partial loss, if not a complete loss of the whole thumb | Between £17,000 – £48,000 |
| Moderate thumb injury | Injuries including nerve damage and tendon damage causing impaired grip. | Between £8,000 – £15,000 |
| Severe dislocation of the thumb | N/A | Between £3,000 – £6,000 |
| Minor thumb injury | Injuries including fractures which are recoverable within six months and trivial injuries. | Up to £3,500 |
| Vibration White Finger and/or Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome | Injuries caused by exposure to vibration. | Between £3,000 – £35,000 |
| Severe work related upper limb disorders | Disorders including Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow. Injuries including the loss of function in both arms and therefore loss of job. | Between £19,000 – £20,000 |
| Moderate work related upper limb conditions | Injuries ongoing in one arm. | Between £13,000 – £14,000 |
| Minor work related upper limb conditions | Injuries are recoverable within 3 years. | Between £2,000 – £10,000 |
Injuries to Pelvis & Hips
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Injury to Pelvis and/or Hips | Injuries including significant fractures or dislocations in the pelvis or hip. | Between £35,000 – £115,000 |
| Moderate Injury to Pelvis and/or Hips | Significant injuries to the pelvis or hip but where any permanent disability is not major. | Between £10,000 – £35,000 |
| Minor Injury to Pelvis and/or Hips | Injuries that do not cause disability and recoverable within two years. | Up to £10,000 |
Lower Limb Injuries
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amputations of legs | Any type of amputation of the leg. | Between £85,000 – £245,000 |
| Severe leg injury | Injuries ranging from those just short of amputation to complicated leg fractures needing prolonged treatment. | Between £25,000 – £120,000 |
| Less serious leg injury | Injuries ranging from fractures that are not completely recoverable and serious soft tissue injuries to simple leg fractures. | Between £15,000 – £30,000 |
| Minor leg injury | Other leg injuries, for example straight forward fractures to soft tissue damage with no lasting effect. | Up to £25,000 |
| Severe knee injury | Injuries including leg fractures which cause constant knee pain, disruption of the knee joint and ones that cause long-term knee damage. | Between £22,000 – £85,000 |
| Moderate knee injury | Injuries including dislocation, torn cartilage and weakness in the knee. | Up to £22,000 |
| Very severe ankle injury | Injuries including complex fractures, and deformities. | Between £43,000 – £60,000 |
| Severe ankle injury | Injuries needing extensive treatment and a lengthy period in plaster. | Between £27,000 – £43,000 |
| Moderate ankle injury | Injuries including less serious fractures, ligament injuries and sprains. | Up to £23,000 |
| Serious achilles tendon injury | Injuries including severance of the tendon causing restricted ankle movement and scarring. | Between £21,000 – £34,000 |
| Moderate achilles tendon injury | Injuries including partial rupture to the tendon or significant injury to the tendon. | Between £11,000 – £20,000 |
| Minor achilles tendon injury | Injuries which are more minor, causing minor weakness in the ankle. | Between £6,000 – £11,000 |
| Amputation of feet | Any amputation of either one or both feet | Between £73,000 – £175,000 |
| Severe foot injury | Injuries which include ones that cause permanent and severe pain and ones which cause substantial restriction to feet. | Between £35,000 – £90,000 |
| Serious foot injury | Injuries which lead to continuing pain from arthritis or the risk of future arthritis. | Between £22,000 – £35,000 |
| Moderate foot injury | Injuries which include fractures and ones which cause permanent defects. | Up to £22,000 |
| Amputation of toes | Any amputation of the toes, ranging from the loss of one big toe to the loss of all toes. | Between £27,000 – £50,000 |
| Severe toe injuries | Injuries including severe crush injuries leading to the amputation of one or two toes and serious fractures of toes. | Between £8,000 – £18,000 |
| Moderate toe injury | Injuries including simple fractures and injuries which affect a pre-existing condition. | Up to £8,000 |
Facial Scarring
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Severe scarring | Scarring where the cosmetic and psychological impact is significant. | Between £15,000 – £85,000 |
| Significant scarring | Scarring where plastic surgery has reduced the significant effects and the psychological effects are not severe. | Between £8,000 – £26,000 |
| Minor scarring | Scarring including single scars that can be camouflaged or a number of small scars. | Between £1,500 – £12,000 |
Facial Injuries
| Injury type | Description | Average Compensation Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Le Fort Fractures to the Face | Three specific types of fracture to the front of the face above the teeth to the midface. | Between £20,000 – £32,000 |
| Multiple Fractures to the Facial Bones | Injuries involving deformities to the face which are permanent. | Between £13,000 – £21,000 |
| Nose Fractures | Level of compensation is dependent upon how significant the fracture is, how long it takes to recover and whether surgery is required. | Between £1,500 – £20,000 |
| Cheekbone Fractures | Level of compensation is dependent upon how significant the fracture is, how long it takes to recover and whether surgery is required. | Between £2,000 – £13,000 |
| Jaw Fractures | Level of compensation is dependent upon how significant the fracture is, how long it takes to recover and whether surgery is required. | Between £5,000 – £40,000 |
| Damage to Teeth | Level of compensation is dependent upon the level of damage to teeth and the position of the teeth effected. | £1,000 – £34,000 |
Psychiatric Injuries
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Severe psychiatric injury | Injuries which severely affects an individual’s personal and work life, of which the individual has little chance of recovering. | Between £48,000 – £102,000 |
| Moderate psychiatric injury | Injuries which has less of an effect on an individual’s personal and work life, of which the individual has greater chance of recovering. | Between £5,000 – £48,000 |
| Less severe psychiatric injury | Injuries which include travel anxiety, specific phobias and problems sleeping. | Between £1,000 – £5,000 |
| Severe post traumatic stress disorder | Disorders which involve permanent effects which badly affect the individuals life. | Between £52,000 – £88,000 |
| Moderately severe post traumatic stress disorder | Disorders which will partly recover with professional help but the effects will cause significant disability for the foreseeable future. | Between £20,000 – £52,000 |
| Less severe post traumatic stress disorder | Disorders which are largely or virtually recoverable. | Between £3,000 – £20,000 |
| Severe Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) | Where the individual is likely to be unable to work and require care and assistance at home. | Between £45,000 – £74,000 |
| Moderate Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) | Where the individual suffers with varied pain and reduces over time. | Between £25,000 – £45,000 |
| Severe pain disorders | Disorders where symptoms are ongoing and expected to persist, causing an effect on the individual’s personal and work life. | Between £36,000 – £55,000 |
| Moderate pain disorders | Disorders where symptoms reduce over time and in some cases nearly completely recover. | Between £18,000 – £34,000 |
Injuries Affecting the Senses
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Blindness and Deafness | N/A | In the region of £355,000 |
| Complete Blindness | N/A | In the region of £235,000 |
| Loss of Sight in One Eye with Reduced Vision in the other | Level of compensation is dependent upon whether there is a serious risk of further deterioration in the remaining eye. | Between £55,000 – £158,000 |
| Total Loss of One Eye | N/A | Between £48,000 – £58,000 |
| Complete Loss of Sight in One Eye | N/A | Between £43,000 – £48,000 |
| Cases of Serious but Incomplete Loss of Vision in One Eye | N/A | Between £20,000 – £35,000 |
| Minor but Permanent Impairment of Vision in One or Both Eyes | N/A | Between £8,000 – £18,000 |
| Minor eye injuries | Injuries including being hit in the eye, splashed by liquids and exposure to fumes which cause temporary problems with sight. | Between £3,500 – £8,000 |
| Temporary eye injuries | Injuries which are temporary and only take a few weeks to recover. | Between £2,000 – £3,500 |
| Total Deafness and Loss of Speech | N/A | Between £95,000 – £124,000 |
| Total Deafness | N/A | Between £80,000 – £95,000 |
| Total Loss of Hearing in One Ear | N/A | Between £27,000 – £40,000 |
| Hearing Loss and /or Tinnitus | Injuries ranging from slight hearing loss to severe Tinnitus and hearing loss. | Up to £40,000 |
| Total Loss of Taste and Smell | N/A | In the region of £35,000 |
| Total Loss of Smell and Significant Loss of Taste | N/A | Between £28,000 – £35,000 |
| Loss of Smell | N/A | Between £21,000 – £30,000 |
| Loss of Taste | N/A | Between £16,000 – £21,000 |
Damage to Hair & Skin
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Damage to hair | Including damage which causes dry, brittle hair, burning of the scalp and includes depression or distress as a result of the damage to the hair. | Between £3,000 – £10,000 |
| Damage to Skin - Dermatitis | Level of compensation will depend upon whether the dermatitis affects both hands and whether it causes depression or distress. | Between £1,500 – £17,000 |
| Burn Injuries | Level of compensation will depend upon the percentage body area affected by the burns, the impact on the individuals life and whether they will need surgery. | Up to £92,000 |
| Scarring including a large single disfiguring scar and multiple scars. | N/A | Between £7,000 – £20,000 |
| Single or Multiple Superficial Scars | N/A | Between £2,000 – £7,000 |
Injuries to Internal Organs
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Severe chest injury | Chest injuries including significant heart damage, lung removal or permanent damage to heart or lung which reduces life expectancy. | Between £58,000 – £130,000 |
| Moderate chest injury | Chest injuries including lung damage causing disability or permanent chest injuries which have less effect on lung function. | Between £5,000 – £50,000 |
| Minor chest injury | Chest injuries including collapsed lungs, of which a full recovery is made, fractures of ribs and soft tissue injuries. | Up to £5,000 |
| Lung disease | Lung disease in a young person. Disease leading to premature death. | Between £90,000 – £120,000 |
| Lung cancer | Causing severe pain and damage to function of the body and quality of life. | Between £60,000 – £85,000 |
| Emphysema and other diseases | Disease causing worsening lung function | Between £50,000 – £60,000 |
| Breathing difficulties | Breathing difficulties which have a significant effect on social and working life. | Between £27,000 – £50,000 |
| Bronchitis | Bronchitis and wheezing which does not have a significant or permanent effect on social or working life. | Between £18,000 – £27,000 |
| Breathlessness | Slight breathlessness with little or no effect on social and working life and completely recoverable. | Between £5,000 – £18,000 |
| Minor bronchitis or chest problems | Issues which resolve within a few months. | Between £2,000 – £5,000 |
| Asbestos related - Mesothelioma | Disease causing severe pain and impairment of function and quality of life. | Between £60,000 – £110,000 |
| Asbestos Related - Lung cancer | N/A | Between £60,000 – £85,000 |
| Asbestos Related - Asbestosis and pleural thickening | Level of compensation will depend upon the level of disability attributable to asbestos. | Between £13,000 – £93,000 |
| Severe Asthma | Asthma which is permanently disabling, impairs physical activity, disturbs sleep and reduces employment prospects. | Between £23,000 – £58,000 |
| Moderate Asthma | Bronchitis and wheezing which affects work and social life but is recoverable within a few years. | Between £10,000 – £23,000 |
| Mild Asthma | Mild asthma, bronchitis and cold and chest problems. | Up to £4,500 |
| Reproductive System - Male | Total Loss of Reproductive Organs | In excess of £135,000 |
| Impotence | Level of compensation will depend upon age of the individual and whether he has children or not. | Between £38,000 – £130,000 |
| Sterility | Level of compensation will depend upon seriousness of case, age, lifestyle and family plans. | Between £5,000 – £123,000 |
| Female Reproductive System - Infertility | Level of compensation will depend upon age, lifestyle and family plans, along with the level of psychological damage. | Between £2,000 – £150,000 |
| Damage resulting from traumatic injury - Digestive System | Level of compensation will depend upon severity of damage. | Between £5,000 – £55,000 |
| Kidneys | Injuries Resulting in Loss of One or Both Kidneys | Between £25,000 – £185,000 |
| Bowels | Level of compensation will depend upon the level of bowel function, ranging from total loss of function to a completely recoverable injury. | Between £10,000 – £160,000 |
| Bladder | Level of compensation will depend upon the level of bladder function , ranging from total loss of function with bladder complications to complete recovery. | Between £20,000 – £160,000 |
| Spleen | Level of compensation will depend upon level of spleen function. | Between £3,000 – £23,000 |
| Hernia | Level of compensation will depend upon limitation on physical activities and employment after repair. | Between £3,000 – £21,000 |
Injuries Involving Paralysis
| Injury Type | Description | Average Compensation Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Quadriplegia or Tetraplegia | Some amount of paralysis in all four limbs. | Between £285,000 – £355,000 |
| Paraplegia | Level of compensation will depend upon the extent of the pain, the degree of independence of the individual, depression and age and life expectancy. | Between £190,000 – £250,000 |
