Compensation varies significantly from case to case. Minor soft tissue injuries may attract between £1,880 and £5,750; head and spinal injuries with long-term effects can exceed £100,000.
These figures only cover compensation for the injury itself (general damages). Your final settlement can be much higher once lost earnings, medical costs, ongoing care, legal costs, and other financial losses (special damages) are taken into account. For more details of what your claim could be worth, see our UK compensation payouts guide.
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Compensation varies significantly from case to case.
These figures only cover compensation for the injury itself (general damages). Your final settlement can be much higher once lost earnings, medical costs, ongoing care, legal costs, and other financial losses (special damages) are taken into account. For more details of what your claim could be worth, see our UK compensation payouts guide.
“General damages are set by the Judicial College Guidelines (18th ed.), including the Simmons v Castle 10% uplift.
The table below shows typical ranges for general damages in slip and fall claims. General damages cover pain, suffering, and loss of amenity (PSLA), while special damages reimburse actual financial losses.
Figures are general-damages brackets from the Judicial College Guidelines (18th edition) and include the Simmons v Castle 10% uplift. The Judicial College Guidelines are periodically updated to reflect inflation; the figures in this guide reflect the current 18th edition.
| Injury type | General damages (JCG 18th ed.) |
|---|---|
| Minor soft tissue injury (recovery within a year) | £1,880 – £5,750 |
| Soft tissue injury (recovery within one to two years) | £5,750 – £10,420 |
| Minor fracture (wrist, ankle) | £8,030 – £18,150 |
| Serious fracture requiring surgery | Up to £79,080 |
| Hip or pelvis fracture (moderate) | £16,640 – £51,750 |
| Head injury (less severe to moderate) | £20,240 – £56,890 |
| Head injury (serious, long-term effects) | £56,890 – £289,420 |
| Spinal injury with ongoing symptoms | £51,230 – £212,670 |
| Psychological injury (anxiety, depression, PTSD) | £2,040 – £30,580 |
These ranges are guidelines rather than fixed amounts. The exact figure will depend on the precise diagnosis and medical evidence, the length of your recovery period, and whether you are left with permanent symptoms or disability.
Slip, trip, fall injuries can include multiple injuries, such as combined fractures and soft tissue damage, which may increase compensation amounts. Severe spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries can result in significantly higher awards.
For a wider breakdown across all injury types, see our UK compensation payouts guide.
Choose the body area and severity to see the current JCG general-damages bracket. Special damages sit on top.
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Based on Judicial College Guidelines (18th ed.), general damages only. Lost earnings, care costs & treatment are added on top.
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2. Severity
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£18,700 – £52,550
Good recovery to normal social life and work, but persisting concentration/memory effects.
“Pavement trips are governed by the Highways Act 1980, including the statutory defence under section 58.
These simplified examples illustrate how general damages and special damages combine. Figures are illustrative only.
These examples show how financial losses can significantly increase the total value of a claim beyond the injury award alone.
In addition to general damages for the injury itself, you can claim special damages for financial losses, including:
Evidence such as payslips, receipts, and care diaries will help document these losses.
Slip and fall compensation amounts are calculated by:
Each case is assessed individually. Two people with similar injuries can receive different settlements depending on factors such as age, job role, income level, and care needs.
The responsible party's negligence occurred when they failed to ensure safe conditions, such as employers failing to maintain safe workplaces or councils neglecting pavements.
For more details of what your claim could be worth, see our UK compensation payouts guide.
“Injury severity is one of the main drivers of compensation, permanent effects attract the highest awards.
Yes. Injury severity is one of the main drivers of compensation.
The more serious and long-lasting the injury, the higher the general damages are likely to be.
Yes. In addition to general damages for the injury itself, you can claim special damages for proven financial losses, such as:
In many cases, especially where injuries are serious, special damages can be equal to or greater than the general damages figure.
The Limitation Act 1980 states that you usually have:
to file a slip and fall claim, although certain exceptions may apply in certain circumstances, for example if the injured person lacks mental capacity.
This three year limitation period is crucial to observe to avoid losing your right to claim.
If you are unsure whether you can still bring a claim, seek free advice as soon as possible. Early legal advice can help you understand your rights, gather necessary evidence like medical reports and witness statements, and ensure your claim is submitted within the required timeframe.
If you would like a realistic valuation based on your specific circumstances, we can provide a free assessment. No Win No Fee with a 20% success fee.
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No Win No Fee means you pay nothing upfront and nothing at all if your claim does not succeed. If you win, a success fee is deducted from your compensation. On most personal injury claims we charge 20%, lower than the 25% maximum many firms apply; some lower-value Official Injury Claim portal cases are charged at a different rate, which we always explain clearly before you sign.
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