What constitutes an injury claim?Serious injuries or instances of negligence are life-altering events. At WE Solicitors, our specialists handle complex claims with the expertise and sensitivity they require.
Types of Injuries We Handle
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Amputations and limb loss
- Severe burns and scarring
Common Causes
- Road traffic accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Medical negligence
- Public liability incidents
- Industrial accidents
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Members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
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How much compensation could I receive?
Being injured in an accident that was not your fault, or suffering disabilities because of your profession can leave you distressed, confused and worried about financial matters.
While every claim is different, compensation for personal injury in England and Wales generally falls into two parts:
- General damages – compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity
- Special damages – compensation for financial losses caused by the injury
- Compensation guidelines by injury type
Back injuries:
- Minor soft tissue injury : £2,500 – £12,000
- Moderate back injury : £12,000 – £27,000
- Severe back injuries (including nerve damage): £27,000 – £90,000+
Leg injuries:
- Minor leg injuries: £1,000 – £11,000
- Serious fractures or ligament damage: £11,000 – £39,000
- Amputation or life changing injury: £90,000 – £240,000+
Arm, hand & finger injuries:
- Minor arm or hand injuries: £1,500 – £9,000
- Fractures or permanent weakness: £9,000 – £45,000
- Loss of finger (s) or severe disability: £20,000 – £90,000+
Eye injuries:
- Minor eye injuries:£4,000 – £9,000
- Partial sight loss: £12,000 – £65,000
- Total blindness: £55,000 – £180,000+
Head and brain injuries:
- Minor head injuries: £2,000 – £13,000
- Moderate brain injuries: £13,000 – £220,000
- Severe brain injuries: £220,000 – £400,000+
What can affect the value of your claim?
There are several factors that can influence how much compensation you could receive:
- Severity of the injury
- Recovery time and long term prognosis
- Impact on work and daily life
- Whether you can return to employment
- Medical evident and expert reports
