£1,200 to £98,200
Relatively Minor injuries settling down within several weeks to a year - £1,200 to £3,250.
Resolution of all symptoms within two years up to £6,350.
Significant injury but only minor continuing residual symptoms up to £10,400.
Injuries leading to successful hip replacement surgery - £10,400 to £21,950.
Significant injury resulting in some permanent disability - £21,950 to £32,250.
Injuries such as fractures of the acetabulum leading to degenerative changes, leg instability, leg shortening surgery and the likelihood of hip replacement. The bracket would also cover in case of fracture of an arthritic femur, hip requiring hip replacement, or a fracture resulting in a hip replacement that is only partly successful, so that there is a clear risk of the need for revision surgery and serious permanent disability - £32,250 to £43,300.
Extremely severe injuries including dislocation of the pelvis, impotence, incontinence and extensive fractures of the pelvis. For a hip injury that results in damage of the back joint with intolerable pain and requiring spinal fusion surgery - £51,050 to £98,200.
1. A 50 year old warehouse operative sustained a spraining injury to the sacroiliac joint of the right hip as a result of stepping into an uncovered drain in a poorly lit car park. The Claimant’s injuries settled down to a large extent but she was left with permanent residual pain on walking for more than 20 minutes at a time.
Damages for injury: £8,000
Past care and domestic assistance: £1,500
Loss of earnings: £2,000
Total damages: £11,500
Contribution to costs: £2,395 plus VAT at 20% of £479 and an After the Event legal expenses insurance premium of £389.15.
Total contribution to costs: £3,263.15
Net award to Claimant: £8,236.85.
2. A 40 year old scaffolder sustained fractures to his pelvis and right femur. The injury to his femur was initially secured by metal work but the Claimant subsequently had to undergo a total hip replacement. He suffered significant reduction in mobility and pain which restricted his mobility and prevented him from returning to manual work.
Damages for injury: £75,000
Past loss of earnings: £100,000
Past domestic assistance and non-commercial care: £20,000
Past medical fees: £15,000
Past miscellaneous expenses: £5,000
Future loss of earnings: £225,000
Future pension loss: £24,000
Future care and assistance: £20,000
Future travelling expenses: £15,000
Future equipment: £25,000
Total value of damages: £524,000
Contribution to costs from damages: £44,500 plus VAT at 20% of £8,900 plus an After the Event legal expenses insurance of £1,861.50.
Total contribution: £55,261.50
Net award to the Claimant: £468,738.50
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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