No Win No Fee Compensation Claims

Guide to Compensation Amounts

The amount of compensation you are awarded will depend on the type of accident you have had, and the type and severity of injuries you have suffered as a result of the accident. The compensation amount also depends on how the injury impacts on your daily life. The compensation that can be awarded is broken down into two parts; general damages and special damages.

General Damages

General damages is the name given for compensation awarded for the actual pain and suffering of the injury caused by the accident. General damages are calculated according to compensation amounts that have been awarded by the courts for similar accidents and injuries.

Special Damages

Special damages is the name given to compensation that is awarded for financial losses suffered as a direct result of the accident. The most common financial loss is due to loss of earnings whilst a person is unable to work due to the injuries caused by the accident. This amount can also include future loss of earnings if the injury is ongoing. 

Below are some examples of compensation amounts that could be awarded for a variety of different injury types. These compensation amounts are only provided as a rough guide, as the amount of compensation awarded will depend on the severity of the injury. 

Head or brain injury:  £8,500 - £100,000+
Face, jaw or cheek injury:  £1,000 - £50,000+
Arm or shoulder injury:  £1,500 - £60,000+
Hand injury:  £1,500 - £60,000+
Knee injury:  £1,500 - £60,000+
Leg injury:  £1,500 - £60,000+
Psychiatric injury:  £1,000 - £75,000+
Deafness or impaired hearing:  £6,500 - £80,000+
Whiplash or neck injury:  £1,500 - £70,000+
Back or spinal injury:  £1,500 - £100,000+
Hip or pelvic injury:  £3,500 - £80,000+
Foot, ankle or toe injury:  £3,500 - £60,000+
Vibration White Finger:  £1,500 - £25,000+
Asbestos related disease:  £5,000 - £100,000+

If you have been involved in an accident which was not your fault, and have suffered a personal injury as a result of the accident, contact a personal injury solicitor who will be able to assess your accident claim and may also be able to give you a rough idea as to the compensation amount you could be entitled to.