What's your claim worth?
Every claim is unique and is based upon the individual injuries, facts and circumstances.
To value a personal injury claim we usually require a medical report from an independent expert which we arrange. This is normally a straightforward procedure organised in our client’s locality and any related expenses such as travel costs can be claimed back. Once we have the medical report, we use a variety of reference sources to research the appropriate valuation of the injuries aspect of the compensation claim.
Compensation is split into different sections with awards for the injuries sustained, any financial losses and any future claims. The diagram below gives an idea of the compensation that may be awarded for different types of injuries.
Please note that these figures are for guidelines only and do not constitute legal advice. Please contact us for FREE legal advice at no cost or obligation to yourself.
Move your mouse over the image to find the typical claim value for injuries to different parts of the body.
Head
Major: £180,000 - £260,000
Minor: £1,400 - £8,100
Loss of taste/smell: £25,000
Eye
Loss of sight: £35,000 - £42,000
Minor: £1,400 - £2,500
Neck
Broken neck: £42,000 - £95,000
Back
Major: £52,000 - £108,000
Minor: £5,000 - £8,000
Whiplash: £1,500 - £15,000
Shoulder
Broken shoulder: £12,250 - £30,750
Dislocated shoulder: £5,000 - £8,100
Collarbone: £3,250 - £7,750
Chest
Chest injury: £8,000 - £11,500
Broken rib: £1,500 - £4,500
Elbow
Broken elbow: £10,000 - £35,000
Hand/wrist
Wrist: £4,750 - £15,750
Repetitive Strain Injury: £1,400 - £14,750
Broken thumb: £2,500 - £8,100
Broken finger: £2,500 - £5,000
Leg
Broken leg: £11,500 - £17,750
Knee
Broken knee: £9,500 - £17,000
Ankle/foot
Broken ankle: £8,500 - £17,000
Broken foot: £8,750 - £16,000