Accidents At Work Claims - Compensation Calculator

Accidents At Work Claims - Compensation Calculator

One of the most common questions that arise in relation to making an accident at work claim is “how much compensation will I get?”. This is difficult, if not impossible to answer without reviewing all of the circumstances and evidence. There are general guidelines which personal injury courts are obliged to follow, however. Even if your case settles out of court, lawyers and insurers are aware of these guidelines and so your settlement should reflect the amount dictated. We have worked with Accident Claims Web to give you an indication of how much your accident at work claim could be worth. Please remember that this is only an indication and how much you could be awarded will depend on your circumstances. for a more accurate analysis of how much your claim could be worth, contact Accident Claims Web. They offer a free initial consultation to let you know if you have a claim and there's no obligation.

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Neck Injuries

For minor neck injuries you will be awarded compensation depending on recovery time. Awards range from between a few hundred pounds (less than three months recovery time) up to £6000 (1-2 years recovery time). More serious injuries where you suffer from, for example, chronic pain, permanent injury, soft tissue damage or spinal damage awards range from £6000 - £112, 750. The amount you are awarded will reflect your suffering and the affect the injury has had on your life.

Back Injuries

Depending on severity and lasting impact on the victims life, back injury awards range from up to £1,860 for modest injuries to £122,350 for the most serious back injuries.

Shoulder Injuries

Depending on severity and lasting impact on the victims life, shoulder injury awards range from up to £1,860 for modest injuries to £36,500 for the most serious shoulder injuries.

Arm Injuries

Depending on severity and lasting impact on the victims life, arm injury awards range from up to £5000 for modest injuries to £99,500 for the most serious arm injuries. Where amputation occurs, awards can go up to £228,000.

Elbow Injuries

Depending on severity and lasting impact on the victims life, elbow injury awards range from up to £9,575 for modest injuries to £41,675 for the most serious elbow injuries.

Wrist Injuries

Depending on severity and lasting impact on the victims life, wrist injury awards range from up to £2,675 for modest injuries to £45,500 for the most serious wrist injuries.

Hand injuries

Depending on severity and lasting impact on the victims life, hand injury awards range from up to £1,675 for modest injuries to £153,200 where total or effective loss of both hands has occurred.

Leg Injuries

Depending on severity and lasting impact on the victims life, leg injury awards range from up to £9000 for modest injuries to £103,205 for the most serious leg injuries. Where amputation occurs, awards can go up to £214,250.

Knee Injuries

Depending on severity and lasting impact on the victims life, knee injury awards range from up to £10,450 for modest injuries to £73,125 for the most serious knee injuries.

Ankle Injuries

Ankle injuries range from £5,525 up to £53,000 depending on the severity of the injury, recovery time and any lasting affect on the victims life the injury may have.

Foot Injuries

Awards granted for foot injuries will depend on the severity of the injury and also the effect of the injury on the life of the victim. Modest injuries such as fractures attract up to £10, 450. As the level of severity increases, foot injuries can attract up to £83, 325. Where amputation occurs, awards can go up to £153,200.

Toe Injuries

Moderate toe injuries attract anywhere up to £7,300. Serious toe injuries where there is some level of permanent disability, such as where toes are crushed will attract between £7,300 and £10,450. Amputation of toes attracts awards between £23,800 - £42,600.

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain awards depend on the level of pain experienced, how the pain affects quality of life and the long term prognosis. Awards generally range from £16,000 - £63,850.

Scarring

One single noticeable scar or multiple minor scars attract anywhere from £1,800 - £5,950. Single disfiguring scars or multiple laceration scars on the body attract between £1,800 - £5,950. Very serious burns attract quite large awards, and the award is likely to exceed £79, 700 if burns cover more than 40% of the body.

Damage to Hair

Depending on the severity of damage to hair, the length of time for regrowth and how the damage was caused, awards range from £3000 - £8,375.

Dermatitis

Depending on the level of severity and response to treatment, awards for dermatitis range from £1,300 - £14,600.

Minor Injuries

Minor injuries with a short recovery time (a few days to less than three months) will attract from a few hundred pounds up to £1,860, depending on severity and recovery time.

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