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

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