£2,350 to £67,500
From minor sprains to minor undisplaced fractures with full recovery within 3 months to 1 year - £3,350 to £5,300.
Modest injuries with complete recovery within approx 2 years - £5,300 to £7,400.
Incomplete recovery residual discomfort, significant scarring or a dignosed increased risk of later arthritis and where the ankle has been left with a tendency to give way - £7,400 to £13,250.
Moderate fractures and ligamentous tears which give rise to some continuing difficulty in walking on uneven ground, or standing for prolonged periods, awkwardness on stairs, irritation from metal plates and residual scarring - £13,250 to £25,750.
Severe injuries requiring a long period of treatment and a lengthy period in plaster, or where pins and plates have been inserted. This leads to significant residual disability in the form of ankle instability and severely limited ability to walk. The level of the award will be affected by such factors as a failed arthrodesis, regular sleep disturbance, unsightly scarring and the need to wear special footwear - £30,000 to £48,350.
Very severe injuries such as transmalleolar fractures of the ankle with extensive soft tissue damage resulting in deformity and the risk that any further injury to the leg might necessitate below- knee amputation. Also cases of bilateral ankle fractures causing degeneration of the joints at a young age so that arthrodesis (joint fusion surgery) is necessary - £48,250 to £67,500.
Achilles Tendon Injuries (ruptured /sprained Achilles tendon)
Sprains with complete recovery within one year £1,250 to £5,000.
Modest injuries with full recovery within 2 years £5,000 to £7,000.
Damage to the achilles tendon causing a feeling of being unsure of ankle support - £7,000 to £12,100.
Moderate injuries to include partial rupture or other significant injury to the tendon. The level of award is dependent on whether surgery is required and the level of continuing pain and functional disability - £12,100 to £20,300.
Serious injuries causing complete division of the tendon which has been successfully repaired but permanent residual weakness remains, with limitation of ankle movements, a limp and residual scarring and no further improvement is likely - £24,000 to £29,000.
Most serious. Severance of the tendon and peroneus longus muscle of the lower leg, giving rise to cramp, swelling and serious restriction of ankle movement causing the injured person to have to permanently give up active sports. Awards in the region of £37,000.
1. A 50 year old Claimant suffered a ruptured achilles tendon while pushing an excesively heavy load up a ramp. He was unable to weight bear for three months following surgery. More or less complete recovery was achieved within nine months. He was unable to work for four months.
General damages for injury: £14,500
Loss of earnings: £6,000
Domestic assistance and non-commercial care: £1,500
Total value of damages: £22,000
2. A 60 year old bricklayer sustained an osteochondral fracture to the talus of his left ankle in a construction site fall from height requiring an arthroscopy. It was expected that he would require further surgery in 10-15 years.
Damages for injury: £29,750
Loss of earnings: £15,000
Non-commercial care and domestic assistance: £2,750
Private physiotherapy fees: £1,000
Travel expenses: £750
Interest: £750
Future loss and private medical expenses: £10,000
Total value of damages: £60,000.00
Black eye
£1,100 - £1,250
Fractured nose
£2,080 to £19,100
Fractured cheekbone
£2,500 to £13,000
Fractured jaw
£5,350 to £7,200
Loss of one front tooth
£1,850 to £3,250
Loss of several front teeth
£7,200 to £9,450
Facial scarring
£1,400 to £80,250
Soft tissue injuries recovery within 6 weeks to 2 years
£1,200 to £6,500
Frozen shoulder
£6,500 to £10,500
Dislocation of shoulder
£10,500 to £15,820
Severe shoulder injury
£15,750 to £39,600
Fractured clavicle / collar bone
£4,200 to £12,000
Hearing injuries
£5,750 to £116,150
Sight injuries
£1,650 to £333,250
Taste and smell
£15,850 to £37,950
Recovery within several months to 1 year
£1750 to £3,600
1 to 5 years
£3,600 to £11,500
Injuries involving surgery accelerating onset of underlying condition
£11,500 to £20,600
Moderately severe constant pain and discomfort
£20,600 to £31,750
Severe permanent constant pain
£31,750 to £72,950
Back injury of the greatest severity, short of complete paralysis
£75,000 to £135,000.
Quadriplegia / Tetraplegia
£267,600 to £333,250
Paraplegia
£180,650 to £234,500
Minor hand injuries and crushing
£1,200 to £10,100
Severe and serious injuries
£11,900 to £51,050
Total or effective loss of one hand
£74,800 to £90,500
Serious damage to both hands
£46,350 to £69,750
Total effective loss of both hands
£115,850 to £166,050
Minor injuries
£1,250 to £3,250
Moderate injuries
£3,250 to £10,400
Serious injuries
£10,400 to £43,300
Severe injuries
£51,050 to £98,200
Soft tissue injuries
£1,000 to £11,350
Injuries involving dislocation
£12,250 to £21,600.
Injuries resulting in permanent pain
£21,600 to £35,900
Fractures extending to joint causing permanent pain
£43,000 to £57,500
Severe knee injuries requiring arthrodesis
£57,500 to £79,500
Minor injuries
£1,100 to £6,400
Incomplete recovery
£6,400 to £11,300
Moderate fractures
£11,350 to £22,000
Severe injuries
£25,800 to £41,300
Very severe
£41,300 to £57,500
Minor injuries, fractures
£700 to £2,500
Moderate injuries, fractures
£2,500 to £7,900
Serious injuries
£7,900 to £11,350
Severe injuries
£11,350 to £17,400
Amputation of one or more toes
£11,350 to £46,300
Minor noticeable scars
£1,650 to £6,500
Disfiguring non facial scars
£6,200 to £18,750
Minor foot injury
£1,100 to £5,780.
Modest injuries
£5,780 to £11,350
Permanent deformity
£11,350 to £20,600
Serious injuries
£20,600 to £32,300
Permanent disability
£69,250 to £90,450
Amputation
£69,250 to £166,000
Soft tissue injury and straightforward fractures not affecting joints
£1,100 to £11,600
Fractures with incomplete recovery/long term disability
£14,800 to £45,200
Very serious leg injuries
£45,200 to £112,000
Amputation
£80,800 to £232,500
Minor injuries
£2,800 to £5,950
Moderate with significant risk of recurrence
£5,950 to £7,500
Serious injuries
£12,350 to £20,000
Minor injuries
£2,900 to £3,900
Permanent pain or disability
£10,380 to £32,250
Loss of wrist function
£39,250 to £49,350
Moderate injuries
£5,500 to £10,400
Serious injuries
£12,900 to £26,400
Severe injuries
£32,250 to £42,250
Rib fractures
£2,250 to £3,250
Minor injuries
£5,500 to £15,800.
Disability
£15,800 to £32,250.
Serious injuries
£32,250 to £49,400.
Severe injuries
£79,270 to £108,000.
Amputation
£77,715 to £247,400.
Symptoms for 2 weeks - 2 years
£1000 to £6,500
Symptoms for 2 - 5 years
£6,500 to £11,300
Incomplete resolution of intrusive symptoms
£11,300 to £20,600
Chronic conditions with marked impairment
£20,600 to £32,000
Permanent significant disability
£37,500 to £46,200
Permanent severe disability
£54,000 to £108,000
Incomplete paraplegia or quadriparesis
£121,000 approximately
Head injury
£1,850 to £10,500
Brain injury / damage
£12,650 to £335,000
Epilepsy
£8,750 to £124,800
Psychiatric illness
£4,850 to £95,370
Minor injuries
£3,250 to £6,050
Serious hair damage
£6,050 to £9,100
At Carrs Solicitors, you will always have a senior solicitor who will personally handle every aspect of your personal injury claim and who will always be available to answer your questions. We are ready to listen and to offer free impartial advice in strict confidence.
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