What can you claim for? -
Pain and suffering;
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Loss of earnings;
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Loss of pension;
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Disadvantage on the open labour market;
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Loss of opportunity of a job or career;
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Medication;
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Travel to hospital for you and your relatives including car parking;
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Care given to you by members of your family;
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Care given by someone else to your family which you would have normally given but as a result of the accident you can't provide it;
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Equipment;
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DIY that you can't do anymore and have to pay for;
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Gardening that you would have done but someone else has done for you or that you have paid for;
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Physiotherapy or other treatment cost;
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Vehicle repairs;
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Car Hire;
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Damaged clothing;
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Loss of use of your vehicle and inconvenience;
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Any other expense that relates directly to your injury.
It is really important that you keep receipts for everything and make a note of things that others are having to do for you such as going to the shops, taking you to the doctors and doing anything around the house that you would have normally done yourself before you were injured. |
For an idea of the compensation you may get for particular injuries, click the part of the body that has been injured.
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Guidance on compensation claim payout's
Please note that the figures stated are based on guidelines, which are reviewed periodically and which are then updated accordingly.
They relate only to the possible values for the injuries to the areas referred and do not take into account out of pocket losses and expenses for example loss of earnings or damage to property, which are claimed separately.
The figures are intended only to provide a general indication of the likely amount of the compensation that you might expect to receive. However, every case is different and ultimately the value of the injury claim is determined by the medical evidence which your solicitor obtains on your behalf.
If you wish to find out more we would strongly urge you to consult us without delay, and we accept no responsibility or liability for any reliance placed on these figures. |
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Head Injuries - this is a large section, and it includes Brain injuries, Psychiatric Damage, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Loss of Senses and Facial Injuries |
Brain Injuries |
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Very severe |
£165,500 |
£235,000 |
Moderately severe |
£127,250 |
£165,500 |
Moderate |
£25,000 |
127,250 |
Minor |
£1,300 |
£7,425 |
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Severe |
£32,000 |
£67,200 |
Moderately severe |
£11,200 |
£32,000 |
Moderate |
£3,450 |
£11,200 |
Minor |
£840 |
£3,450 |
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Severe |
£13,500 |
£58,500 |
Moderate |
£4,825 |
£13,500 |
Minor |
£2,300 |
£4,825 |
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Total blindness and deafness |
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£235,000 |
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Total blindness |
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£155,250 |
Loss of sight in one eye with reduced vision in the remaining eye |
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£37,150 |
£104,500 |
Total loss of one eye |
£32,000 |
£38,175 |
Complete loss of sight in one eye |
£28,750 |
£32,000 |
Incomplete loss of sight in one eye |
£7,375 |
£22,600 |
| Minor eye injuries |
£1,300 |
£5,100 |
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| Ear Injuries |
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| Total deafness and loss of speech |
£63,625 |
£81,500 |
| Total deafness |
£52,950 |
£63,625 |
| Total loss of hearing in one ear |
£18,325 |
£26,500 |
| Partial loss of hearing/Tinnitus |
£4,300 |
£26,500 |
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Taste and Smell |
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| Total loss of taste and smell |
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£22,650 |
| Total loss of smell and significant loss of taste |
£19,100 |
£22,650 |
| Loss of smell |
£14,500 |
£19,100 |
| Loss of taste |
£11,200 |
£14,500 |
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Facial Injuries |
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| Fracture to the nose |
£1,000 |
£13,500 |
| Fracture to the jaw |
£3,800 |
£26,500 |
| Damage to teeth |
£630 |
£6,600 |
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Scarring to the Face |
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Females |
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| Severe scarring |
£17,550 |
£56,500 |
| Significant scarring |
£10,500 |
£17,550 |
| Less significant scarring |
£1,000 |
£8,150 |
Males |
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| Severe scarring |
£10,500 |
£38,175 |
| Significant scarring |
£5,350 |
£10,500 |
| Less significant scarring |
£1,000 |
£5,350 |
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Whiplash and Neck Injuries |
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Severe |
£14,500 |
£86,000 |
Moderate |
£4,575 |
£14,500 |
Minor |
£750 |
£4,575 |
Shoulder Injuries |
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Severe |
£11,200 |
£28,000 |
Serious |
£7,375 |
£11,200 |
Moderate |
£4,575 |
£7,375 |
Minor |
£1,000 |
£4,575 |
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Scarring to the Body |
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| Severe |
£4,500 |
£8,200 |
| Moderate |
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£5,000 |
| Minor |
£1,300 |
£2,300 |
Back Injuries |
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| Severe |
£22,650 |
£98,500 |
| Moderate |
£7,125 |
£22,650 |
| Minor |
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£7,125 |
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Pelvis and Hip Injuries |
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| Severe |
£22,650 |
£76,350 |
| Moderate |
£15,500 |
£22,650 |
| Minor |
£1,000 |
£7,375 |
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Arm Injuries |
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| Severe |
£22,650 |
£76,350 |
| Less severe |
£11,200 |
£22,650 |
| Fractures to the forearm |
£3,800 |
£11,200 |
Elbow Injuries |
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Severe |
£22,650 |
£32,000 |
Less severe |
£9,150 |
£18,325 |
Moderate |
£1,000 |
£7,375 |
Hand Injuries |
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Serious |
£16,800 |
£36,125 |
Less serious |
£8,400 |
£16,800 |
Moderate |
£3,800 |
£7,625 |
Minor |
£500 |
£2,550 |
Injuries to Fingers |
£1,775 |
£10,700 |
Injures to Thumbs |
£1,250 |
£11,450 |
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Leg Injuries |
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Very serious |
£32,000 |
£79,000 |
Serious |
£22,650 |
£32,000 |
Moderate |
£16,300 |
£22,650 |
Less serious |
£1,000 |
£16,300 |
Knee Injuries |
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Serious |
£15,500 |
£56,000 |
Moderate |
£8,400 |
£15,500 |
Minor |
£1,000 |
£8,400 |
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Very severe |
£29,000 |
£40,750 |
Severe |
£18,325 |
£29,000 |
Moderate |
£7,625 |
£15,500 |
Minor |
£1,000 |
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Severe |
£26,500 |
£63,625 |
Serious |
£14,500 |
£22,650 |
Moderate |
£8,150 |
£14,500 |
Minor |
£1,000 |
£8,150 |
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Serious |
£5,600 |
£11,200 |
Moderate |
£1,000 |
£5,600 |
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