Claims Calculator
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Please note: The Claims Calculator should only be used as a guide. These are approximate amounts of what is commonly awarded for injuries. All cases are judged on an individual basis and the circumstances that lead to the accident. Additional compensation may be paid for loss of potential earnings and other related expenses.
Accident Types & Typical Amounts Rewarded
Head Injuries £ 6,000 - £ 20,000
Minor injuries - with no brain damage up to £ 6,000. Minor brain damage where a good recovery has been made but symptoms such as poor concentration and memory problems continue, up to £ 21,000
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Neck Injuries £ 1,000 - £ 250,000
Recovery within 2 years from £ 1,000 - £ 3,500. Severe neck injuries, with severe Fractures, up to £ 250,000.
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Shoulder Injuries £ 2,000 - £ 9,000
Dislocation of shoulder causing pain in shoulder and neck, aching in elbow, weakness of arm and hand from £ 6,000 - £ 9,000. For injuries such as frozen shoulder causing limited movement and discomfort for up to two years £ 3,750 - £ 6,000. Minor injury such as soft tissue damage causing considerable pain but recovery almost complete within one year from £ 2,000 - £ 3,750.
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Back Injuries £ 6,000 - £ 14,000
Disc problems, strains, sprains, soft tissue injuries up to £ 6,500. Severe back injuries including permanent disability up to £ 14,000.
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Arm Injuries £ 3,000 - £ 28,000
Serious fractures with significant or permanent disability from £ 19,500 - £ 28,000.
Serious fractures with good recovery or good expected recovery £ 9,000 - £ 19,500.
Simple fractures of the radius and or ulna bones with fast and complete recovery, £ 3,000. Some permanent disability up to £ 9000.
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Elbow Injuries £ 6,000 - £ 25,000
Severely disabling injury from £ 18,350 - £ 25,000. Injuries leading to impaired function but no major surgery or significant disability from £ 7,500 - £ 15,000. Moderate or minor injury e.g. simple fractures, with no permanent damage or impairment of function up to £ 6,000.
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Hand Injuries £ 1,000 - £ 28,000
Amputation of finger from £ 4000 - £ 8,000. Severe dislocation of thumb, £ 2,000 - £ 3,000. Fracture of one finger with complete recovery £ 1,000 - £ 1,750. Loss of thumb £ 18,000 - £ 28,000.
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Hip Injuries £ 6,000 - £ 13,000
Minor injuries upto £ 6,500. Severe injuries needing hip replacements up to £ 13,000.
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Leg Injuries £ 4,500 - £ 14,000
Simple fracture of tibia or fibula up to £ 4,500. Severe leg injuries including fracture of femur, up to £ 7,000. Fractures where recovery is incomplete from £ 8,500 - £ 14,000.
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Knee Injuries £ 3,000 - £ 13,000
Torn cartilage, dislocation, ligamentous damage; injuries resulting in minor instability or weakness from £ 7,000 - £ 13,000. Lacerations, twisting or bruising injury with complete recovery, up to £ 3,000. Ongoing symptoms eicluding aching, discomfort and occasional pain, up to £ 6,500.
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Ankle Injuries £ 6,500 - £ 25,000
Severe injury to ankle causing long period of treatment, long period in plaster and some permanent disability (e.g limited walking ability) from £ 15,000 - £ 25,000. Fractures and ligament tears resulting in some moderate disability £ 6,500 - £ 13,500.
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Foot Injuries £ 3,500 - £ 7,500
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