Personal Injury Claims Calculator

Neck Injury

Neck injuries table

Whiplash

of less than 1 year   –   up to £3,520

of less than 2 years  –  up to £6,380

Bone injuries, cord injuries or aggravation of degenerative conditions

Minor                                         £6,380  to £11,110

Moderate                                 £11,110  to £20,185

Moderately Severe                £20,185 to £31,130

Severe                                        £36,740 to £119,900

Shoulder Injury

Shoulder Injuries

Clavicle fracture                                 £4,180  to £9,900

Minor/complete recovery                   up to  £6380

Frozen shoulder for 2 years           £6380 to £10,340

Dislocation/nerve injuries            £10,340 to £15,510

Serious                                                 £15,510  to £38,830

Arm Injury

Arm Injuries – this depends on whether the dominant arm is affected

Loss of both arms   £ 194,700  to £ 242,550

Loss of  one arm      £ 77,715   to £ 120,000

Severe Injury             £ 77,715 to £ 105,875

Moderately severe   £ 31, 625 to £ 48,400

Moderate injury       £ 15,510 to £ 31,625

Simple fractures       £ 5,390 to £ 15,510

Wrist Injury

Wrist Injuries

Total functional loss  £ 38,500 to £ 48,400

Some function left      £ 19,800 to £ 31,625

Pain and stiffness       £ 10,175 to £ 19,800

Fracture                         £ 6,000 to £ 8,250

Minor  fracture             £ 2,860 to £ 3,850

Hand Injury

Hand Injuries

Loss of both hands                  £ 113,575 to £ 162,800

Loss of one hand                      £ 77,715 to £ 88,660

Severe functional loss             £  77,715 to £ 88,660

Serious damage both hands  £ 45,430 to £ 68,365

One hand 50% function          £ 24,430 to £ 50,050

Some function impaired         £ 11,660 to £ 23,430

Lesser disability                         £ 5,060 to £ 10,725

Minor hand injury                     £ 1,000 to  £ 3,509

Finger Injuries

Loss of  fingers                         £ 50,050 to £ 73,715

Loss of index finger                £  15,125

Partial loss index finger        £ 9,845 to £ 15,125

Fracture index finger             £ 7,370 to £ 9,900

Loss of  middle finger             £ 12,650

Loss of ring finger                    £ 10,000

Loss of little finger                   £6,985 to £ 9,900

Loss of finger tip                       £ 3,190 to £ 20,185

Fracture                                       £ 3,850

Thumb Injuries

Total loss                                    £ 28,710 to £ 44,330

Functionless thumb                £ 15,840 to £ 28,325

Loss of tip/ bad fractures       £ 10,175 to £ 13,530

Loss of joint function              £ 7,810 to £ 10,175

Dislocation                                 £ 3,190 to £ 5,500

Minor fracture                             £ 3,190

Trivial                                            £ 1,782

Chest Injury

A) Chest Injuries

Injury Class I – Removal of lung and/or heart damage with serious and prolonged pain and scarring, reduction of life expectancy  £ 81,400 to £121,330

Injury Class II –  Permanent damage to lung/chest/heart functional impairment and reduced life expectancy £ 53,075 to £81,400

Injury Class III –  Damage to chest/lung/heart causing continuing difficulty £25,300 to £ 44,330

Injury Class IV – Penetrating injury, permanent tissue damage but no significant long term effect on lung function  £10,175 to £ 14,520

Injury Class V – Smoke inhalation, some damage, no long term effect on lung functioning £ 4,290 to £10,175

Injury Class VI – Collapsed lung full recovery £ 1,760 to £4,290

Injury Class VII –  rib fractures and soft tissue injuries   –  up to £3,190

B) Lung Disease but not asthma

Injury Class I –  injury to a young person, with progressive worsening leading to early death £ 81,400 to £110,000

Injury Class II – Lung cancer in an older person £ 56,650 to £78,650

Injury Class III – Impaired breathing, deteriorating, prolonged coughing, sleep disturbance from oxygen shortage and employment restrictions £ 44,275 to £56,650

Injury  Class IV – breathing difficulties, frequent inhaler use, intolerance of smoky environments, social life/work capacity significantly affected £25,300 to £44,330

Injury Class V –  bronchitis, wheezing but little or no serious effect on social or working life – £16,830 to £25,300

Injury Class VI –  Slight breathlessness, with prospect of recovery or the aggravation of an existing condition  £4,290  to £16,830

Injury Class VII – Recovery in a few months   £1,782 to £4,290

C Industrial Asthma Cases

Severe Asthma with prolonged coughing and severe work impairment – £34,815 to £53,075

Chronic Asthma with occasional inhaler use, some work restriction  – £21,230 to £34,760

Moderate Asthma with substantial recovery expected or effects lasting a few years £15,510 to £21,230

Mild Asthma –  £8,580 to £15,510

Very Mild Asthma  resolving in a few months –  not exceeding £4,180

D) Digestive System – Traumatic Injury

Severe with continuing pain and discomfort £34,760 to £50,050

Serious non-penetrating injury causing permanent complications  £13,585 to £22,440

Penetrating stab wounds or deep lacerations £ 5,390 to £10,175

E) Digestive System – Poisoning Cases

Severe toxic, acute pain, some weeks in hospital, and irritable bowel effects having a significant impact on ability to work and enjoy life £31,075 to £42,460

Serious food poisoning, acute effects over 2 to 4 weeks, with bowel function disturbance, and loss of enjoyment of food over several years £7,700 to £15,510

Food poisoning, hospital admission for a few days, but complete recovery within a year (or very mild effects lasting for up to 2 years) but a full recovery expected £3,190 to £7,700

Lasting a few weeks then a full recovery £ 740 to £3,190

E) Kidney

Loss of both kidneys or severe damage to them £ 136,950 to £169,950

Injuries where there is a risk of future  serious kidney problems or some loss of function –  up to £51,700

Loss of one kidney but no damage to the other £ 24,860 to £36,300

F) Bowels

Total functional loss leading to colostomy bag ( age dependent)   –  up to £121,330

Loss of function and temporary colostomy and permanent scarring  or diet and/or employment restrictions £ 36,025 to £56,375

Penetrating injuries but full recovery expected £10,175 to £19,800

G) Bladder

Non-cancer cases

Complete loss of function   (age dependent) up to £113,575

Serious impairment of control with pain and incontinence £51,700 to £64,625

Recovery is almost complete  but there is a long term interference £18,920 to £25,300

Cancer of the bladder

Young claimant with very reduced life expectancy  up to £113,575

Middle aged claimant with reduced life expectancy of 15 to 20 years  £38,000 to £56,500

H) Spleen

Loss of spleen with risk of internal infection and immune system damage £16,830 to £21,230

Minimal risk of immune system changes £3,520 to £6,985

I) Hernia

Hernia injuries attract awards of up to £19,525 depending on their seriousness and effects

Hip or Pelvis Injury

Pelvic  and Hip Injuries

Extensive fractures with intolerable pain and need for spinal fusion and with impaired bowel    and bladder control and sexual dysfunction or hip deformity requiring the use of a leg calliper £63,360 to £105,875

Fractures of the pelvic ring in two places with complications such as impotence or hip deformity £50,050 to £63,630

Hip socket fracture, with degenerative changes, need for replacement hip which will only be partially successful £ 31,625 to £42,460

Significant injury but no major permanent disability £ 21,505 to £31,625

Hip replacement  –  in the region of £21,505

Risk of hip replacement in the future £10,175 to £21,505

Injuries with a complete recovery in 2 years £3,190 to £10,175

Minor Soft tissue injuries  – up to £3,190

Reproductive System – Male

Total loss of genitals  –  in excess of £124,300

Impotence in a young man £119,900

Impotence in a middle aged man with children £34,760 to £63,360

Sterility – age and circumstance dependent  –  a young man up to £57,640

Sterility – family man family not complete – £19,140 to £25,300

Sterility – family man with family complete – £5,390

Reproductive System – Female

Infertility and severe depression and anxiety £ 92,950 to £136,953

Infertility and psychological damage, family complete £14,520 to £29,700

Infertility where children were not desired £5,390 to £10,175

Failed Sterilisation/unwanted pregnancy  cases  –  in the region of £8,250

Knee Injury

Knee Injuries

Joint disruption, arthritis, ligament damage, pain and functional loss where fusion has either occurred or is likely £56,375 to £77,770

Leg fractures extending to the knee with constant permanent pain, limiting mobility with arthritis risk £42,130 to £56,375

Constant discomfort and some limitation of movement with the long-term risk of arthritis due to damage to the patella, or ligament or meniscus £21,175 to £35,200

Dislocation and torn meniscus, minor instability and weakness, mild future disability £11,990 to £21,175

Continuous aching with occasional pain – in the region of £9,000 to £11,110

Complete recovery from injury – up to £4,730

Leg Injury

Leg Injuries

Loss of both legs above the knees or where one leg is lost above the knee at a high level and one leg is lost below the knee – the award depends on the amount of on-going pain and the success of any artificial limb  £ 194,700 to £227,975

Loss of both legs below the knees £162,800 to £218,350

Loss of one leg above the knee £84,700 to £ 111,100

Loss of one leg below the knee £79,200 to £107,525

Major leg injury causing pain and severe functional impairment £77,825 to £110,000

Permanent mobility problems after years of healing, serious deformity £44,330 to £68,365

Serious fractures to joints/ligaments causing arthritis £31,680 to £44,330

Multiple fractures with muscle wasting and limited joint function;  possible deterioration  £22n440 to £ 31,680

Fractures with  incomplete recovery  possibly with a metal implant and   limp  £14,520 to £ 22,440

Simple femur fractures with no articular surface damage £7,370 to £11,385

Simple fractures and soft tissue injuries – up to £7370

Foot Injury

Foot  Injuries

Loss of both feet £136,950 to £162,800

Loss of one foot £67,870 to £88,660

Permanent severe pain or disability/loss of part of foot £67,870 to £88,660

Fractures of both heels leaving a substantial mobility restriction or a serious injury to one foot £33,935 to £56,650

Continuing pain and risk of fusion surgery £20,185 to £ 31,680

Displaced fractures with deformity, pain and risk of arthritis £11,110 to £ 20,185

Simple metatarsal fractures and injuries to ligaments with permanent symptoms £ 5,665 to £ 11,110

Simple injury full recovery or almost full recovery – up to £5,665

Toe Injuries

Loss of all toes £29,535 to £45,375

Loss of the big toe  £ 25,300

Severe crush injuries, leading to surgical amputation of 1 or 2 smaller  toes, with significant continuing symptoms £11,110 to £17,050

Serious injury to big toe or “crush and fracture” injuries to two or more toes;  permanent discomfort £7,755 to £ 11,110

Straight-forward fractures with prolonged minor symptoms £5,000 to £7,755

Full recovery cases after a few months  –  up to £5000

Ankle Injury

Very Severe injury with an amputation risk  of degeneration of the joint  at a young age £40,480 to £ 56,320

Severe injury, long period of convalescence, instability, risk of arthritis, continuing pain £25,300 to £ 40,480

Fractures and torn ligaments problems walking on uneven ground or standing for long periods £11,110 to £ 21,505

Minor and undisplaced fractures, and ligament injuries, with incomplete recovery £6215 to £11,110

Simple injury with full or near full recovery –  up to £6215

Back Injury

Back Injuries

Severe Class I  –  Partial Paralysis

plus very impaired bowel, bladder and sexual function    £73,600   to  £ 130,130

Severe Class II –  Nerve damage

Sensation loss, reduced mobility, impaired bowel, bladder & sexual function £ 59,950 to 71,500

Moderate Class I

Crush fractures, constant pain, spinal fusion, discal damage   £22,440 to £31,350

Moderate Class II

Ligament/Muscle injury, backache, degeneration accelerated by 5 yrs plus £10,120 to £22,440

Minor Class I

Strains, discal injury, soft tissue full recovery by 5 years  £6,380 to £ 10,120

Minor Class II

As for Class I with recovery within 2 years  £ 1,705 to £6,380

Minor Class III

As for Class I with recovery in weeks/months up to £ 1,705

Elbow Injury

Elbow Injuries

Recovery at one year          £ 2,860

Recovery at 18/24months £ 5,060

Recovery at 36 months       £ 10,175

Moderate Injuries                 £ 12,650 to  £ 25,850

Severely disabling                £ 31,625 to £ 44,330