The amount you may receive for a personal injury claim in the UK depends on several factors, including:
- Severity of the injury
- Impact on your life (e.g., loss of earnings, ongoing treatment, care needs etc.)
- Medical expenses and rehabilitation costs
- Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
- Whether liability is accepted or disputed or shared ( contributory negligence)
The compensation is generally divided into two parts:
- General Damages – for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity.
- Special Damages – for financial losses like lost wages, medical bills, travel expenses, and care costs.
Typical Compensation Amounts (Guideline Figures)
The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) provide approximate compensation figures for different injuries:
Minor Injuries
- from £690 where recovery in around 7 days to £2450 where complete recovery within 3 months.
Moderate Injuries
- Whiplash (long-term pain) – £4,000 to £12,000
- Fractured wrist or ankle – £,3500 to £24,500
- Moderate back injuries – £12,510 to £27,000
Serious Injuries
- Severe back injuries (permanent pain, mobility issues) – £27,000 to £160,900
- Severe leg fractures (long-term disability) – £27,760 to £135,920
- Head injury (moderate brain damage) – £43,060 to £219,070
Very Severe or Life-Altering Injuries
- Paralysis (e.g., tetraplegia/paraplegia) – £200,000 to £450,000
- Severe brain damage (24/7 care required) – £250,000 to £450,000
- Loss of limbs – £90,000 to £300,000
Psychological Injuries
- Minor PTSD/anxiety – £3,000 to £10,000
- Severe PTSD (long-term impact) – £59,000 to £120,000
Special Damages (Financial Losses)
You can claim for:
- Loss of earnings (including future losses if you cannot work)
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation costs*
- Travel expenses (e.g., hospital visits)
- Care costs (if you need assistance at home)
How to Maximise Your Compensation
- Seek legal advice from a solicitor who is a member of the personal injury panel of the Law Society and a member of Association of personal injury lawyers (personal injury solicitors often work on a no win, no fee basis)
- Get medical evidence (GP/hospital reports)
- Keep receipts for expenses
- Document impact on your life (photos, diary entries)
Would you like help estimating your specific claim based on your injury details- then contact us at TM Law.
