Many people want to know how much a personal injury compensation claim is worth in terms of monetary value.

Obviously every single injury claim is considered on its own merits and it is impossible to say exactly what any one particular case could be valued at, plus there are generally additional costs to be factored in such as out of pocket expenses, rehabilitation, time off work and loss of earnings.

However, looking at examples of similar cases that have been settled in the past gives a good idea of the likely value of a personal injury claim and there are also rough guidelines available that give an indication as to how much money an injured person could expect to receive if they were to make a successful claim for injury compensation.

Speaking to a qualified personal injury Solicitor is another way of getting a good indication as to how much compensation you may be awarded as they will have likely had experience of settling similar cases in the past.

Below is a guideline of settlements for different types of personal injury claims

Head Injury

  • Minor – £1250 – £7000
  • Moderate – £4500 – £23500
  • Severe – £40000+

Neck Injuries

  • Minor – £1000 – £4250
  • Moderate – £3500 – £13500
  • Severe – £14500+

Shoulder Injury

  • Minor – £1000 – £4500
  • Moderate – £4250 – £7000
  • Severe – £10500 – £26500+

Back Injuries

  • Minor – £1000 – £7500
  • Moderate – £6750 – £21500
  • Severe – £21500+

Arm Injuries

  • Minor – £1000 – £2500
  • Moderate – £3650 – £21500
  • Severe – £21500+

Elbow Injury

  • Minor – £1000 – £7000
  • Moderate – £8750 – £17500
  • Severe – £21500

Hand/Finger Injuries

  • Minor – £1000 – £2600
  • Moderate -£3500 – £20000
  • Severe – £20000+

Pelvis/Hip Injury

  • Minor – £2150 – £7000
  • Moderate – £6750 – £21500
  • Severe – £23000+

Leg Injury

  • Minor – £1000 – £5000
  • Moderate – £8000 – £10000
  • Severe – £21000+

Knee Injuries

  • Minor – £1000 – £3250
  • Moderate – £3250 – £14750
  • Severe – £20000+

Ankle Injury

  • Minor – £4000 – £5000
  • Moderate – £8000 – £10000
  • Severe – £13750