List of Compensation Payouts UK

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The amounts listed are based on average settlement figures awarded by Judges at Trial and are intended to ensure a fair settlement is reached.

Please be aware that compensation amounts vary on a case-by-case basis. These figures are intended only as a guide toward what your claim may be worth.

You will undergo an independent medical assessment. It is following this assessment that we will know an accurate amount of compensation we may be able to claim for you.

How much is my claim worth?

As a leading solicitors firm specialising in personal injury claims, we understand that one of the most pressing questions in most client’s mind is, “How much is my claim worth?”

Our detailed guide will provide you with essential information and a list of typical compensation payouts in the UK, helping you understand the value of your claim and giving you the confidence to seek the compensation you deserve.

In personal injury claims, compensation is calculated by combining the value of 2 separate categories:

General damages
Special damages

Below, we provide an overview of General and Special damages to help you better understand their roles when it comes to valuing personal injury cases.

General Damages

General damages are awarded to compensate you for the non-monetary losses you have suffered as a result of your injury. General Damages cover the pain, suffering, and loss of amenity (PSLA) experienced when you are injured.

General damages are intended to provide monetary compensation for the physical, emotional, and psychological impacts of an injury.

Some common examples of general damages include:

Physical pain and suffering.
Emotional distress, anxiety, and depression.
Loss of enjoyment of life, hobbies, and leisure activities.
Reduced quality of life.
Impact on relationships and family life

Calculating general damages can be complex, as the amount awarded depends on various factors such as the severity of the injury, the duration of the pain and suffering, and the impact of the injury on your daily life.

Special Damages

Special damages are awarded to compensate you for the financial losses that have incurred or will incur as a direct result of your injury. Special Damages are based on actual expenses and losses you experienced or will experience in the future.

Some common examples of special damages include:

Damage to your vehicle or other personal property damage.
Any hire or storage charges.
Medical expenses (past and future)
Rehabilitation costs such as physiotherapy & Treatment costs.
Loss of earnings (past and future)
Insurance excess.
Travel expenses related to medical treatment.
Costs of care and assistance
Adaptations to the home or vehicle due to the injury.
Replacement or repair of damaged possessions such as phone/glasses.

In the UK, courts often refer to the Judicial College Guidelines to determine the amount of General Damages awards for various types of injuries. Our list of compensation payouts is based on the latest guidelines.

While our guide of the list of compensation payouts in the UK below provides a general overview, it’s important to consult with a qualified personal injury solicitor to assess your specific case, as every case is different. An experienced solicitor can help determine the potential value of your claim, gather necessary evidence, and navigate the legal process on your behalf.

Orthopaedic Injuries Compensation

Neck Injury Compensation

Minor: £2,450 – £7,890
Moderate: £7,890 – £38,490
Severe: £45,470 – £148,330

Back Injury Compensation

Minor: £2,450 – £12,510
Moderate: £27,760 – £38,780
Severe: £38,780 – £160,980

Shoulder Injury Compensation

Minor: £2,450 – £7,890
Moderate: £7,890 – £12,770
Serious: £12,770 – £19,200
Severe: £19,200 – £48,030
Fracture of Clavicle: £5,150 – £12,240

Pelvis and Hip Injury Compensation

Minor: £3,950 – £12,590
Moderate: £12,590 – £39,170
Severe: £39,170 – £130,930

Injuries to the Arms

Fracture to the Forearm: £6,610 – £19,200
Less severe Injuries: £19,200 – £39,170
Severe Injuries resulting in permanent disability: £39,170- £130,930

Amputation of Arms

Loss of one Arm: £96,160 – £137,160
Loss of both Brms: £240,790 – £300,000

Injuries to the Elbow

Minor to Moderate: £3,530 – £12,590
Less Severe: £15,650 – £32,010
Severe: £39,170 – £54,830

Wrist injury Compensation

Minor: £3,530 – £10,350
Moderate: £12,590 – £24,500
Severe: £24,500 – £59,860

Vibration white Finger (VWF) and/or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

Minor to moderate: £2,990 – £16,760
Serious: £16,760 – £38,430

Work-Related Upper limb Disorders (Such as Tenosynovitis, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, Stenosing tenosynovitis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Epicondylitis)

£2200 – £23,130

Knee Injury Compensation Amounts

Minor: up to £13,740
Moderate: £14,840 – £26,190
Severe: £26,190 – £96,210

Ankle Injury Compensation Amounts

Modest: up to £13,740
Moderate: £13,740 – £26,590
Severe: £31,310 – £50,060
Very severe: £50,060 – £69,700

Achilles Tendon Injury Compensation Amounts

Minor: £7,270 – £12,590
Moderate: £12,590 – £21,070
Serious: £24,990 – £30,090
Most serious: in the region of £38,430

Foot Injury Compensation Amounts

Modest: up to £13,740
Moderate: £13,740 – £24,990
Serious: £24,990 – £39,200
Severe: £41,970 – £70,030
Very severe: £83,960 – £109,650
Amputation of one foot: £83,960 – £109,650
Amputation of both feet: £169,400 – £201,490

Toe Injuries

Moderate: up to £9,600
Serious: £9,600 – £13,740
Severe: £13,740 – £21,070
Amputation of the great toe: in the region of £31,310
Amputation of all toes: £36,520 – £56,080

Hand Injury Compensation Amounts

Minor Hand, Finger or Thumb Injuries: up to £4,750
Severe dislocation of the thumb: £6,340 – £7,780
Moderate injuries to the thumb: £9,670 – £12,590
Serious injury to thumb: £12,590 – £16,760
Very serious injury to thumb: £19,600 – £35,010
Loss of thumb: £35,010 – £54,830
Serious injury to the little finger upto £6,000
Loss of part of the Little Finger: £3,950 – £5,860
Amputation of the Little Finger: £8,640 – £12,240
Loss of the Terminal phalanx of the Ring or Middle Fingers: £3,950 – £7,870
Amputation of Ring and Little Fingers: £21,810
Amputation of the Terminal Phalanges of the Index & Middle Fingers: £24,990
Fracture of Index Finger: £9,110 – £12,240
Total and Partial Loss on Index Finger: £12,170 – £18,740
Amputation of Index and Middle and/or Ring Fingers: £91,910 – £90,750
Severe fractures to fingers: up to £36,740
Moderate hand injury: £5,720 – £13,280
Less serious hand injury: £14,450 – £29,000
Serious hand injury: £29,000 – £61,910
Total or effective loss of one hand: £96,160 – £109,650
Serious damage to both hands: £55,820 – £84,570
Total or effective loss of both hands: £140,660 – £201,490

Leg Injury Compensation Amounts

Minor: £2,450 – £27,760
Moderate: £27,760 – £39,200
Severe: £39,200 – £135,920
Below- knee Amputation of one leg: £97,980 – £132,990
Above- knee Amputation of one leg: £104,830 – £137,470
Below- knee Amputation of both legs: £201,490 – £270,100
Amputation of both legs: £240,790 – £282,010

Chronic Pain Compensation Amounts

Moderate: £21,070 – £38,490
Severe (includes Fibromyalgia): £42,130 – £62,990
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): £28,030 – £84,040

Brain and Head Injury Compensation

Brain damage

Minor brain or head injury: £2,210 – £12,770
Less Severe: £15,320 – £43,060
Moderate: £43,060 – £219,070
Moderately Severe: £219,070 – £282,010
Very Severe: £282,010 – £403,990

Epilepsy

Other epileptic conditions: £10,640 – £26,290
Established Petit Mal: £54,830 – £131,370
Established Grand Mal: £102,000 – £150,110

Injuries Involving Paralysis

Brain Damage

Shorter durations: upto £49,340
Paraplegia: £219,070 – £284,260
Tetraplegia (also known as Quadriplegia): £324,600 – £403,990

Psychiatric & Psychological Damage Compensation

Minor: £1,540 – £5,860
Moderate: £5,860 – £19,070
Moderately Severe: £19,070 – £54,830
Severe: £54,830 – £115,730

Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder Compensation Amounts

Less severe: £3,950 – £8,180
Moderate: £8,180 – £23,150
Moderately Severe: £23,150 – £59,860
Severe: £59,860 – £100,670

Sexual and/or Physical Abuse

Less severe: £9,730 – £20,570
Moderate: £20,570 – £45,000
Severe: £45,000 – £120,000

Injuries Affecting the Senses

Eye Injury Compensation

Minor eye injury: £3,950 – £8,730
Complete Loss of Sight in One Eye: £9,110 – £54,830
Total loss of one eye: £54,830 – £65,710
Loss of Sight in One Eye with Reduced Vision in the Remaining Eye: £63,950 – £179,770
Total Blindness: in the region of £268,720
Total Blindness and Deafness: in the region of £403,990

Deafness/Tinnitus Compensation

Partial hearing loss and/or Tinnitus: £7,010 – £45,540
Total loss of hearing in one ear: £31,310 – £45,540
Total deafness: £90,750 – £109,650
Total deafness and loss of speech: £109,650 – £140,660

Impairment of Taste and Smell

Loss of taste: £19,200 – £24,990
Loss of smell: £24,990 – £32,900
Total loss of taste and smell: in the region of £39,170

Facial Injury Compensation & Scar Compensation

Facial Injuries

Multiple fractures of Facial bones: £14,900 – £23,950
Le Fort Fractures of Front Facial bones: £23,810 – £36,740
Fracture of nose or nasal complex: £1,710 – £23,130
Fracture of cheekbones: £2,320 – £15,780
Fracture of jaws: £6,460 – £45,540
Fracture of nose or nasal complex: £1,710 – £23,130

Damage to Teeth

Loss of or damage to back teeth: per tooth: £1,090 – £1,710
Loss of or serious damage to one front tooth: £2,200 – £3,950
Loss of or serious damage to two front teeth: £4,350 – £7,630
Loss of or serious damage to several front teeth: £8,730 – £11,410
Serious Damage to teeth: upto £38,130

Facial Scarring Compensation Amounts

Trivial scarring: £1,710 – £3,530
Less Significant scarring: £3,950 – £13,740
Significant scarring: £9,110 – £30,090
Less Severe scarring: £17,960 – £48,420
Severe scarring: £29,780 – £97,330

Scarring to Other Parts of The Body

Single noticeable scar: £2,370 – £7,830
Laparotomy scars: up to £8,640
Single disfiguring scar or several superficial scars of leg(s), or arms(s), hand(s), back or chest: £7,830 – £22,730

Other Injuries

Damage to hair: £3,950 – £11,020
Dermatitis: £1,710 – £19,200

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