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[H1] The UK's Accident Helpline Your personal injury claim specialists

[H1] The UK's Accident Helpline Your personal injury claim specialists

No Win No Fee

Maximum compensation

No upfront costs

No Win No Fee lawyers

Maximum compensation

Fast & friendly service

Excellent
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 2,919 reviews on

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How much could your claim be worth?

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Maximum Payout

Find the right injury lawyers and claim maximum compensation.

Excellent Reviews

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Easy Application

We are ready to offer free help and advice with no obligation right now.

We will help you claim your compensation

If you’ve been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, we’re here to help. We specialise in helping victims of accidents claim the compensation they are legally entitled to.

[H2] Why choose us?

Claim experts

Whatever the cause of your injury, your claim will be handled by experienced personal injury claim specialists.

No win, no fee

Our solicitors offer a no win, no fee service. This simply means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be charged.

Confidential

Everything is confidential, free of upfront costs and we will never pressure you to start a claim if you don’t want to.

No Win No Fee

Our solicitors offer a no win, no fee service. This simply means that If you don't win your claim, there will be no cost to you.

Maximum Payouts

Our panel of dedicated solicitors will work to claim the maximum compensation available to you, in the shortest time possible.

Interim Payments

Interim payments may be available in certain circumstances. Our solicitors will always try to secure interim payments where needed.

Long established and trusted

There are many compensation companies out there. That’s because, unfortunately, a lot of accidents happen that could have been prevented. But with us you are never just a statistic. Accident Compensation Helpline has become one of the UK’s leading accident claim experts, thanks to our belief in providing clear and honest advice, a friendly service and treating our customers fairly. Over the years we’ve helped many thousands of people win compensation for a huge range of accident and injury claims, and importantly, we’ve often been able to provide a second opinion when customers have been turned away elsewhere.

Our happy customers

Everyone I had spoken to was really nice and helpful and helped me through the process. Quick easy and stress free

-Mr Eifion Wiliams

Great service so far, they walked me through the whole process without a load of jargon.

-David Farrell

What a great friendly team yous are really very helpful and understanding and realy care about you. What a great company to deal with 100% honest.

-Mr Alan Ganley

Everyone I had spoken to was really nice and helpful and helped me through the process. Quick easy and stress free

-Eifion

Great service so far, they walked me through the whole process without a load of jargon.

-David F

What a great friendly team you are really very helpful and understanding and really care about you. What a great company to deal with 100% honest.

-Alan G

Personal injury claims

No Win No Fee

No upfront costs

Expert support

Trusted for 20 years

Excellent 5 Star reviews

All accident types

Free consultation

Expert injury lawyers

We have a nationwide panel of expert injury lawyers who are experienced in accident claims like yours, who will work to claim the maximum compensation available to you.
You can therefore be confident that your claim will be handled by specialists every step of the way.

What can I claim for?

In addition to compensation for personal injury, you may also be entitled to make a claim for loss of earnings, damaged possessions and any other expenses incurred due to the accident. Your solicitors may also be able to arrange for you to have private physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment, at no cost to you.

Compensation for injury

Loss of earnings

Damaged clothing and personal items

Travel expenses

Any other costs and expenses incurred due to the accident

Interim payments may be available in certain circumstances

Compensation for injury – pain and suffering

Loss of earnings

Medical expenses and rehabilitation costs

Damaged clothing and personal items

Travel expenses

Any other costs and expenses incurred due to the accident

Interim payments may be available in certain circumstances

[H2] What our customers say

Excellent
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 2,919 reviews on

Very respectfull and professional

Very respectfull and professional. I was very comfortable with my process so far and also to help matters to be more understanding they have an app that keeps you informed of the process and progress very Impressive.

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- Simon

My experience was dealt with in a professional manner

My experience was dealt with in a professional manner. Christine’s approach and handling of this case has been exceptional, she was the reason I had chosen your business to represent me.during this difficult time. She needs a pat on the back for her high level of customer service

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- Steve P

Super brilliant

I was very nervous about putting in a claim, but these guys put me at ease made it an easy process. Everybody has been super super helpful. The communication has been 10 out of 10 absolutely brilliant and it’s made the whole process lot less stressful.

M

- Melanie

Great service so far

Great service so far, they walked me through the whole process without a load of jargon.

D

- David

Great service

great service, quick and easy. honestly fastest service and best.

A

- Anna

That can trust this, phone back was very fast, did not wait at anytime.

Help was there, the minute I spoke to them, the polite conversation I had, made me feel easy, I felt it was.a long lost family. I would recommend them to anyone. I can't ask for better human beings.

J

- Jullien

Very quick and easy

Very quick and easy, everyone I’ve spoken to has been friendly and polite, all in all a great experience

M

- Martin

Overall respectful and heartfelt…

Overall respectful and heartfelt concern of the circumstances i am going through
Prompt and fast in response and helping me understand the process with ease

D

- David

Extremely helpful

I was quite sceptical when I first started having never used this service before. Debbie the lady that spoke to me was so helpful and explained everything fully. She also answered any questions that I had and explained again if I did not fully understand anything. Brilliant customer service

R

- Roz

Very polite

Very polite, asked all the relevant questions passed me over to the solicitor who said to take the claim on I was very impressed

N

- Neil

Made to feel at ease

Made to feel at ease, very helpful and sympathetic, very quick and easy.

B

- Blaine

Personal claim injury enquiry

I initially first made enquiries accident claim enquiry line and they were most helpful when I explained to them about injury that happened at work last week and it was through them I was able to get in touch with a reputable group of solicitors to act on my behalf

K

- Karen

Absolutely outstanding service

Absolutely outstanding service, it’s not even being a week and the balls is rolling, every single person I’ve spoken too have been so understanding and super supportive, patient, polite!!

M

- Megan

They got me fast solicitor and…

They got me fast solicitor and solicitor took case on same day. All done on phone via email

G

- Gemma

Jessie was a good listener and informative.

This was a great place to start enquiring about an accident, if like me you procrastinate on matters, its been stress free. I've been treated respectfully and for that I'm grateful for that

A

- Anthony

Fantastic company

Fantastic company, sorted me out with solicitors straight away. Aways very polite and helpful.

C

- Customer

Never had such good dealings with any...

Never had such good dealings with any law firms before reception amazing Alison who is dealing with my claim superb couldn't fault them at all

M

- Ms Dawn

What a great friendly team yous are...

What a great friendly team yous are really very helpful and understanding and realy care about you. What a great company to deal with 100% honest.

M

- Mr Alan

Very polite and helpful

There’s even a app that helps you through claim as it progresses

S

- Scott

Absolutely lovely friendly staff very…

Absolutely lovely friendly staff very afficiant and caring. Follow up call and if any problems they are there at the end of the phone 10 out of 10 service

D

- Danny

My experience was dealt with in a professional manner

My experience was dealt with in a professional manner. Christine’s approach and handling of this case has been exceptional, she was the reason I had chosen your business to represent me.during this difficult time. She needs a pat on the back for her high level of customer service

S

- Steve P

Super brilliant

I was very nervous about putting in a claim, but these guys put me at ease made it an easy process. Everybody has been super super helpful. The communication has been 10 out of 10 absolutely brilliant and it’s made the whole process lot less stressful.

M

- Melanie

Great service so far

Great service so far, they walked me through the whole process without a load of jargon.

D

- David

Great service

great service, quick and easy. honestly fastest service and best.

A

- Anna

That can trust this, phone back was very fast, did not wait at anytime.

Help was there, the minute I spoke to them, the polite conversation I had, made me feel easy, I felt it was.a long lost family. I would recommend them to anyone. I can't ask for better human beings.

J

- Jullien

Very quick and easy

Very quick and easy, everyone I’ve spoken to has been friendly and polite, all in all a great experience

M

- Martin

Overall respectful and heartfelt…

Overall respectful and heartfelt concern of the circumstances i am going through
Prompt and fast in response and helping me understand the process with ease

D

- David

Extremely helpful

I was quite sceptical when I first started having never used this service before. Debbie the lady that spoke to me was so helpful and explained everything fully. She also answered any questions that I had and explained again if I did not fully understand anything. Brilliant customer service

R

- Roz

Very polite

Very polite, asked all the relevant questions passed me over to the solicitor who said to take the claim on I was very impressed

N

- Neil

Made to feel at ease

Made to feel at ease, very helpful and sympathetic, very quick and easy.

B

- Blaine

Personal claim injury enquiry

I initially first made enquiries accident claim enquiry line and they were most helpful when I explained to them about injury that happened at work last week and it was through them I was able to get in touch with a reputable group of solicitors to act on my behalf

K

- Karen

Absolutely outstanding service

Absolutely outstanding service, it’s not even being a week and the balls is rolling, every single person I’ve spoken too have been so understanding and super supportive, patient, polite!!

M

- Megan

They got me fast solicitor and…

They got me fast solicitor and solicitor took case on same day. All done on phone via email

G

- Gemma

Jessie was a good listener and informative.

This was a great place to start enquiring about an accident, if like me you procrastinate on matters, its been stress free. I've been treated respectfully and for that I'm grateful for that

A

- Anthony

Fantastic company

Fantastic company, sorted me out with solicitors straight away. Aways very polite and helpful.

C

- Customer

Never had such good dealings with any...

Never had such good dealings with any law firms before reception amazing Alison who is dealing with my claim superb couldn't fault them at all

M

- Ms Dawn

What a great friendly team yous are...

What a great friendly team yous are really very helpful and understanding and realy care about you. What a great company to deal with 100% honest.

M

- Mr Alan

Very polite and helpful

There’s even a app that helps you through claim as it progresses

S

- Scott

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Demo Description

[H4] How much could your claim be worth?

[H6] Have you been injured in an accident in the last 3 years?

Yes

No

[H6] Did the accident happen in the UK?

Yes

No

[H6] Have you suffered financial losses such as loss of earnings?

Yes

No

[H6] Where were you injured?

Amounts are based on government 'Guidelines for assessment of general damages in personal injury cases'

Neck & Back Injuries
[H3] Minor neck injuries
Up to £9,630Where a full recovery takes place within a period of about one to two years.
[H3] Moderate neck injuries
Up to £46,970Injuries such as fractures or dislocations which cause severe immediate symptoms and which may necessitate spinal fusion.
[H3] Severe neck injuries
Up to £181,020Neck injury associated with incomplete paraplegia or resulting in permanent spastic quadriparesis.
[H3] Minor back injury
Up to £15,260Where a full recovery or a recovery to nuisance level takes place without surgery within about two to five years.
[H3] Moderate back injury
Up to £33,880Many frequently encountered injuries to the back such as disturbance of ligaments and muscles giving rise to backache, soft tissue injuries resulting in a prolonged acceleration and / or exacerbation of a pre-existing back condition.
[H3] Severe back injury
Up to £196,450Cases of the most severe injury involving damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots, leading to a combination of very serious consequences not normally found in cases of back injury.
Head Injuries
[H3] Minor brain or head injury
Up to £15,580In these cases brain damage, if any, will have been minimal. The bottom of the bracket will reflect full recovery within a few weeks.
[H3] Moderate brain damage
Up to £267,340This category is distinguished from the moderately severe category by the fact that the degree of dependence is markedly lower.
[H3] Moderately severe brain damage
Up to £344,150The insured person will be very seriously disabled. There will be substantial dependence on others and a need for constant professional and other care.
[H3] Very severe brain damage
Up to £493,000In cases at the top of this bracket there may be some ability to follow basic commands, recovery of eye opening and return of sleep and waking patterns and postural reflex movement.
Shoulder Injuries
[H3] Minor shoulder injury
Up to £9,630Soft tissue injury to your shoulder with considerable pain but almost complete recovery within one to two years.
[H3] Moderate - severe shoulder injury
Up to £23,430Frozen shoulder with limitation of movement and discomfort with symptoms persisting for about two years. Also soft tissue injuries with more than minimal symptoms persisting after two years but not permanent. Often associated with neck injuries and involving damage to the brachial plexus resulting in significant disability.
[H3] Fracture of clavicle
Up to £14,940The level of the award will depend on extent of fracture, level of disability, residual symptoms, and whether temporary or permanent, and whether union is anatomically displaced.
Eye Injuries
[H3] Minor eye injury
Up to £10,660In this bracket fall cases of minor injuries, such as being struck in the eye, exposure to fumes including smoke, or being splashed by liquids, causing initial pain and some temporary interference with vision.
[H3] Complete loss of sight in one eye
Up to £66,920This award takes account of some risk of sympathetic ophthalmia.
[H3] Total loss of one eye
Up to £80,210The level of the award within the bracket will depend on age, psychiatric consequences, and cosmetic effect.
Hearing Loss
[H3] Partial hearing loss and/or tinnitus
Up to £55,570This category covers the bulk of deafness cases which usually result from exposure to noise at work over a prolonged period.
[H3] Total loss of hearing in one ear
Up to £55,570Cases will tend towards the higher end of the bracket where there are associated problems, such as tinnitus, dizziness or headaches.
[H3] Total deafness
Up to £133,810The lower end of the bracket is appropriate for cases where there is no speech deficit or tinnitus. The higher end is appropriate for cases involving both of these.
Facial Injuries
[H3] Fractures of nose or nasal complex
Up to £6,230 (Displaced fracture where recovery is complete but only after surgery.)
[H3] Fractures of cheekbones
Up to £19,260Serious Fractures requiring surgery but with lasting consequences such as paraesthesia in the cheeks or the lips or some element of disfigurement.
[H3] Fractures of jaws
Up to £37,210Serious fracture with permanent consequences such as difficulty in opening the mouth or with eating or where there is paraesthesia in the area of the jaw.
[H3] Damage to teeth
Up to £13,930Loss of or serious damage to several front teeth.
Arm Injuries
[H3] Loss of one arm
Not less than £167,380Arm amputated at the shoulder.
[H3] Less severe injury arm injury
Up to £47,810While there will have been significant disabilities, a substantial degree of recovery will have taken place or will be expected.
[H3] Simple fractures
Up to £23,430Simple Fractures of the Forearm.
Elbow Injuries
[H3] Severe elbow injury
Up to £66,920A Severely Disabling Injury.
[H3] Less severe injuries elbow injury
Up to £39,070Injuries causing impairment of function but not involving major surgery or significant disability.
[H3] Moderate or minor injury elbow injury
Up to £15,370Most elbow injuries fall into this category. They comprise simple fractures, tennis elbow syndrome and lacerations; i.e., those injuries which cause no permanent damage and do not result in any permanent impairment of function.
Wrist Injuries
[H3] Very minor wrist injuries
Up to £5,790Undisplaced or minimal displaced fractures and soft tissue injuries necessitating application of plaster or bandage for a matter of weeks and a full or virtual recovery within up to 12 months or so.
[H3] Less severe injuries wrist injuries
Up to £29,900Where these still result in some permanent disability as, for example, a degree of persisting pain and stiffness.
[H3] Severe wrist injuries
Up to £73,050Injuries resulting in complete loss of function in the wrist, for example, where an arthrodesis has been performed.
Hand / Finger Injuries
[H3] Serious damage to both hands
Up to £103,200Such injuries will have given rise to permanent cosmetic disability and significant loss of function.
[H3] Moderate hand injury
Up to £16,200Crush injuries, penetrating wounds, soft tissue type and deep lacerations. The top of the bracket would be appropriate where surgery has failed and permanent disability remains. The bottom of the bracket would be appropriate for permanent but non-intrusive symptoms.
[H3] Severe hand injuries
Up to £22,870Total Loss of Index Finger.
[H3] Severe hand injuries
Up to £66,920Loss of Thumb.
Hip / Pelvis Injury
[H3] Severe hip / pelvis injury
Up to £159,770Extensive fractures of the pelvis involving, for example, dislocation of a low back joint and a reputed bladder, or a hip injury resulting in spondylolisthesis of a low back joint with intolerable pain and necessitating spinal fusion.
[H3] Moderate hip / pelvis injury
Up to £47,810Significant injury to the pelvis or hip but any permanent disability is not major and any future risk not great.
[H3] Lesser injuries hip / pelvis injury
Up to £15,370Cases where despite significant injury there is little or no residual disability. Where there has been a complete recovery within two years, the award may but is unlikely to exceed the mid-point in the range.
Leg Injuries
[H3] Above-knee amputation of one leg
Up to £167,760The award will depend upon such factors as the level of the amputation; the severity of any phantom pains; associated psychological problems; the success of any prosthetics; any side effects such as backache and the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the remaining joints of both lower limbs or in the hips and spine.
[H3] Severe leg injury
Up to £66,920Serious compound or comminuted fractures or injuries to joints or ligaments resulting in instability, prolonged treatment, a lengthy period of non-weight-bearing, the near certainty that arthritis will ensue; extensive scarring. To justify an award within this bracket a combination of such features will generally be necessary.
[H3] Moderate leg injury
Up to £33,880Fractures from which an incomplete recovery is made or serious soft tissue injuries.
[H3] Less severe leg injuries
Up to £17,180Simple fracture of a femur with no damage to articular surfaces.
Knee Injuries
[H3] Severe knee injury
Up to £117,410Serious knee injury where there has been disruption of the joint, the development of ostearthristis, gross ligamentous damage, lengthy treatment, considerable pain and loss of function, an arthroplasty or arthrodesis has taken place or is inevitable.
[H3] Moderate knee injury
Up to £31,960Injuries involving dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscus which results in minor instability, wasting, weakness, or other mild future disability.
Ankle Injuries
[H3] Severe ankle injury
Up to £61,090Injuries necessitating and extensive period of treatment and/or a lengthy period in plaster or where pins and plates have been inserted and there is significant residual disability in the form of ankle instability and severely limited ability to walk.
[H3] Moderate ankle injury
Up to £32,450Fractures, ligamentous tears and the like which give rise to less serious disabilities such as difficulty in walking on uneven ground, difficulty standing or walking for long periods of time, awkwardness on stairs, irritation from metal plates and residual scarring.
[H3] Modest injuries ankle injury
Up to £16,770The less serious, minor or undisplaced fractures, sprains and ligamentous injuries.
Toe Injuries
[H3] Severe toe injury
In the region of £38,210Amputation of the Great Toe
[H3] Moderate toe injuries
Up to £11,720These injuries include relatively straight forward fractures or the exacerbation of a pre-existing degenerative condition or laceration injuries to one or more toes.
Hair Damage
[H3] Hair / scalp injuries
Up to £13,450Damage to hair in consequence of defective permanent waving, tinting, or the like, where the effects are dermatitis, eczema or tingling or 'burning' of the scalp causing dry, brittle hair, which breaks off and/or falls out, leading to distress, depression, embarrassment and loss of confidence, and inhibitating social life
[H3] Hair / scalp injuries
Up to £8,960Less serious versions of the above where symptoms are fewer or only of a minor character; also, cases where hair has been pulled out leaving bald patches.

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Demo Description

[H4] How much could your claim be worth?

[H6] Have you been injured in an accident in the last 3 years?

Yes

No

[H6] Did the accident happen in the UK?

Yes

No

[H6] Have you suffered financial losses such as loss of earnings?

Yes

No

[H6] Where were you injured?

Amounts are based on government 'Guidelines for assessment of general damages in personal injury cases'

Neck & Back Injuries
[H3] Minor neck injuries
Up to £9,630Where a full recovery takes place within a period of about one to two years.
[H3] Moderate neck injuries
Up to £46,970Injuries such as fractures or dislocations which cause severe immediate symptoms and which may necessitate spinal fusion.
[H3] Severe neck injuries
Up to £181,020Neck injury associated with incomplete paraplegia or resulting in permanent spastic quadriparesis.
[H3] Minor back injury
Up to £15,260Where a full recovery or a recovery to nuisance level takes place without surgery within about two to five years.
[H3] Moderate back injury
Up to £33,880Many frequently encountered injuries to the back such as disturbance of ligaments and muscles giving rise to backache, soft tissue injuries resulting in a prolonged acceleration and / or exacerbation of a pre-existing back condition.
[H3] Severe back injury
Up to £196,450Cases of the most severe injury involving damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots, leading to a combination of very serious consequences not normally found in cases of back injury.
Head Injuries
[H3] Minor brain or head injury
Up to £15,580In these cases brain damage, if any, will have been minimal. The bottom of the bracket will reflect full recovery within a few weeks.
[H3] Moderate brain damage
Up to £267,340This category is distinguished from the moderately severe category by the fact that the degree of dependence is markedly lower.
[H3] Moderately severe brain damage
Up to £344,150The insured person will be very seriously disabled. There will be substantial dependence on others and a need for constant professional and other care.
[H3] Very severe brain damage
Up to £493,000In cases at the top of this bracket there may be some ability to follow basic commands, recovery of eye opening and return of sleep and waking patterns and postural reflex movement.
Shoulder Injuries
[H3] Minor shoulder injury
Up to £9,630Soft tissue injury to your shoulder with considerable pain but almost complete recovery within one to two years.
[H3] Moderate - severe shoulder injury
Up to £23,430Frozen shoulder with limitation of movement and discomfort with symptoms persisting for about two years. Also soft tissue injuries with more than minimal symptoms persisting after two years but not permanent. Often associated with neck injuries and involving damage to the brachial plexus resulting in significant disability.
[H3] Fracture of clavicle
Up to £14,940The level of the award will depend on extent of fracture, level of disability, residual symptoms, and whether temporary or permanent, and whether union is anatomically displaced.
Eye Injuries
[H3] Minor eye injury
Up to £10,660In this bracket fall cases of minor injuries, such as being struck in the eye, exposure to fumes including smoke, or being splashed by liquids, causing initial pain and some temporary interference with vision.
[H3] Complete loss of sight in one eye
Up to £66,920This award takes account of some risk of sympathetic ophthalmia.
[H3] Total loss of one eye
Up to £80,210The level of the award within the bracket will depend on age, psychiatric consequences, and cosmetic effect.
Hearing Loss
[H3] Partial hearing loss and/or tinnitus
Up to £55,570This category covers the bulk of deafness cases which usually result from exposure to noise at work over a prolonged period.
[H3] Total loss of hearing in one ear
Up to £55,570Cases will tend towards the higher end of the bracket where there are associated problems, such as tinnitus, dizziness or headaches.
[H3] Total deafness
Up to £133,810The lower end of the bracket is appropriate for cases where there is no speech deficit or tinnitus. The higher end is appropriate for cases involving both of these.
Facial Injuries
[H3] Fractures of nose or nasal complex
Up to £6,230 (Displaced fracture where recovery is complete but only after surgery.)
[H3] Fractures of cheekbones
Up to £19,260Serious Fractures requiring surgery but with lasting consequences such as paraesthesia in the cheeks or the lips or some element of disfigurement.
[H3] Fractures of jaws
Up to £37,210Serious fracture with permanent consequences such as difficulty in opening the mouth or with eating or where there is paraesthesia in the area of the jaw.
[H3] Damage to teeth
Up to £13,930Loss of or serious damage to several front teeth.
Arm Injuries
[H3] Loss of one arm
Not less than £167,380Arm amputated at the shoulder.
[H3] Less severe injury arm injury
Up to £47,810While there will have been significant disabilities, a substantial degree of recovery will have taken place or will be expected.
[H3] Simple fractures
Up to £23,430Simple Fractures of the Forearm.
Elbow Injuries
[H3] Severe elbow injury
Up to £66,920A Severely Disabling Injury.
[H3] Less severe injuries elbow injury
Up to £39,070Injuries causing impairment of function but not involving major surgery or significant disability.
[H3] Moderate or minor injury elbow injury
Up to £15,370Most elbow injuries fall into this category. They comprise simple fractures, tennis elbow syndrome and lacerations; i.e., those injuries which cause no permanent damage and do not result in any permanent impairment of function.
Wrist Injuries
[H3] Very minor wrist injuries
Up to £5,790Undisplaced or minimal displaced fractures and soft tissue injuries necessitating application of plaster or bandage for a matter of weeks and a full or virtual recovery within up to 12 months or so.
[H3] Less severe injuries wrist injuries
Up to £29,900Where these still result in some permanent disability as, for example, a degree of persisting pain and stiffness.
[H3] Severe wrist injuries
Up to £73,050Injuries resulting in complete loss of function in the wrist, for example, where an arthrodesis has been performed.
Hand / Finger Injuries
[H3] Serious damage to both hands
Up to £103,200Such injuries will have given rise to permanent cosmetic disability and significant loss of function.
[H3] Moderate hand injury
Up to £16,200Crush injuries, penetrating wounds, soft tissue type and deep lacerations. The top of the bracket would be appropriate where surgery has failed and permanent disability remains. The bottom of the bracket would be appropriate for permanent but non-intrusive symptoms.
[H3] Severe hand injuries
Up to £22,870Total Loss of Index Finger.
[H3] Severe hand injuries
Up to £66,920Loss of Thumb.
Hip / Pelvis Injury
[H3] Severe hip / pelvis injury
Up to £159,770Extensive fractures of the pelvis involving, for example, dislocation of a low back joint and a reputed bladder, or a hip injury resulting in spondylolisthesis of a low back joint with intolerable pain and necessitating spinal fusion.
[H3] Moderate hip / pelvis injury
Up to £47,810Significant injury to the pelvis or hip but any permanent disability is not major and any future risk not great.
[H3] Lesser injuries hip / pelvis injury
Up to £15,370Cases where despite significant injury there is little or no residual disability. Where there has been a complete recovery within two years, the award may but is unlikely to exceed the mid-point in the range.
Leg Injuries
[H3] Above-knee amputation of one leg
Up to £167,760The award will depend upon such factors as the level of the amputation; the severity of any phantom pains; associated psychological problems; the success of any prosthetics; any side effects such as backache and the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the remaining joints of both lower limbs or in the hips and spine.
[H3] Severe leg injury
Up to £66,920Serious compound or comminuted fractures or injuries to joints or ligaments resulting in instability, prolonged treatment, a lengthy period of non-weight-bearing, the near certainty that arthritis will ensue; extensive scarring. To justify an award within this bracket a combination of such features will generally be necessary.
[H3] Moderate leg injury
Up to £33,880Fractures from which an incomplete recovery is made or serious soft tissue injuries.
[H3] Less severe leg injuries
Up to £17,180Simple fracture of a femur with no damage to articular surfaces.
Knee Injuries
[H3] Severe knee injury
Up to £117,410Serious knee injury where there has been disruption of the joint, the development of ostearthristis, gross ligamentous damage, lengthy treatment, considerable pain and loss of function, an arthroplasty or arthrodesis has taken place or is inevitable.
[H3] Moderate knee injury
Up to £31,960Injuries involving dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscus which results in minor instability, wasting, weakness, or other mild future disability.
Ankle Injuries
[H3] Severe ankle injury
Up to £61,090Injuries necessitating and extensive period of treatment and/or a lengthy period in plaster or where pins and plates have been inserted and there is significant residual disability in the form of ankle instability and severely limited ability to walk.
[H3] Moderate ankle injury
Up to £32,450Fractures, ligamentous tears and the like which give rise to less serious disabilities such as difficulty in walking on uneven ground, difficulty standing or walking for long periods of time, awkwardness on stairs, irritation from metal plates and residual scarring.
[H3] Modest injuries ankle injury
Up to £16,770The less serious, minor or undisplaced fractures, sprains and ligamentous injuries.
Toe Injuries
[H3] Severe toe injury
In the region of £38,210Amputation of the Great Toe
[H3] Moderate toe injuries
Up to £11,720These injuries include relatively straight forward fractures or the exacerbation of a pre-existing degenerative condition or laceration injuries to one or more toes.
Hair Damage
[H3] Hair / scalp injuries
Up to £13,450Damage to hair in consequence of defective permanent waving, tinting, or the like, where the effects are dermatitis, eczema or tingling or 'burning' of the scalp causing dry, brittle hair, which breaks off and/or falls out, leading to distress, depression, embarrassment and loss of confidence, and inhibitating social life
[H3] Hair / scalp injuries
Up to £8,960Less serious versions of the above where symptoms are fewer or only of a minor character; also, cases where hair has been pulled out leaving bald patches.

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[H4] How much could your claim be worth?

[H6] Have you been injured in an accident in the last 3 years?

Yes

No

[H6] Did the accident happen in the UK?

Yes

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[H6] Have you suffered financial losses such as loss of earnings?

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[H6] Where were you injured?

Amounts are based on government 'Guidelines for assessment of general damages in personal injury cases'

Neck & Back Injuries
[H3] Minor neck injuries
Up to £9,630Where a full recovery takes place within a period of about one to two years.
[H3] Moderate neck injuries
Up to £46,970Injuries such as fractures or dislocations which cause severe immediate symptoms and which may necessitate spinal fusion.
[H3] Severe neck injuries
Up to £181,020Neck injury associated with incomplete paraplegia or resulting in permanent spastic quadriparesis.
[H3] Minor back injury
Up to £15,260Where a full recovery or a recovery to nuisance level takes place without surgery within about two to five years.
[H3] Moderate back injury
Up to £33,880Many frequently encountered injuries to the back such as disturbance of ligaments and muscles giving rise to backache, soft tissue injuries resulting in a prolonged acceleration and / or exacerbation of a pre-existing back condition.
[H3] Severe back injury
Up to £196,450Cases of the most severe injury involving damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots, leading to a combination of very serious consequences not normally found in cases of back injury.
Head Injuries
[H3] Minor brain or head injury
Up to £15,580In these cases brain damage, if any, will have been minimal. The bottom of the bracket will reflect full recovery within a few weeks.
[H3] Moderate brain damage
Up to £267,340This category is distinguished from the moderately severe category by the fact that the degree of dependence is markedly lower.
[H3] Moderately severe brain damage
Up to £344,150The insured person will be very seriously disabled. There will be substantial dependence on others and a need for constant professional and other care.
[H3] Very severe brain damage
Up to £493,000In cases at the top of this bracket there may be some ability to follow basic commands, recovery of eye opening and return of sleep and waking patterns and postural reflex movement.
Shoulder Injuries
[H3] Minor shoulder injury
Up to £9,630Soft tissue injury to your shoulder with considerable pain but almost complete recovery within one to two years.
[H3] Moderate - severe shoulder injury
Up to £23,430Frozen shoulder with limitation of movement and discomfort with symptoms persisting for about two years. Also soft tissue injuries with more than minimal symptoms persisting after two years but not permanent. Often associated with neck injuries and involving damage to the brachial plexus resulting in significant disability.
[H3] Fracture of clavicle
Up to £14,940The level of the award will depend on extent of fracture, level of disability, residual symptoms, and whether temporary or permanent, and whether union is anatomically displaced.
Eye Injuries
[H3] Minor eye injury
Up to £10,660In this bracket fall cases of minor injuries, such as being struck in the eye, exposure to fumes including smoke, or being splashed by liquids, causing initial pain and some temporary interference with vision.
[H3] Complete loss of sight in one eye
Up to £66,920This award takes account of some risk of sympathetic ophthalmia.
[H3] Total loss of one eye
Up to £80,210The level of the award within the bracket will depend on age, psychiatric consequences, and cosmetic effect.
Hearing Loss
[H3] Partial hearing loss and/or tinnitus
Up to £55,570This category covers the bulk of deafness cases which usually result from exposure to noise at work over a prolonged period.
[H3] Total loss of hearing in one ear
Up to £55,570Cases will tend towards the higher end of the bracket where there are associated problems, such as tinnitus, dizziness or headaches.
[H3] Total deafness
Up to £133,810The lower end of the bracket is appropriate for cases where there is no speech deficit or tinnitus. The higher end is appropriate for cases involving both of these.
Facial Injuries
[H3] Fractures of nose or nasal complex
Up to £6,230 (Displaced fracture where recovery is complete but only after surgery.)
[H3] Fractures of cheekbones
Up to £19,260Serious Fractures requiring surgery but with lasting consequences such as paraesthesia in the cheeks or the lips or some element of disfigurement.
[H3] Fractures of jaws
Up to £37,210Serious fracture with permanent consequences such as difficulty in opening the mouth or with eating or where there is paraesthesia in the area of the jaw.
[H3] Damage to teeth
Up to £13,930Loss of or serious damage to several front teeth.
Arm Injuries
[H3] Loss of one arm
Not less than £167,380Arm amputated at the shoulder.
[H3] Less severe injury arm injury
Up to £47,810While there will have been significant disabilities, a substantial degree of recovery will have taken place or will be expected.
[H3] Simple fractures
Up to £23,430Simple Fractures of the Forearm.
Elbow Injuries
[H3] Severe elbow injury
Up to £66,920A Severely Disabling Injury.
[H3] Less severe injuries elbow injury
Up to £39,070Injuries causing impairment of function but not involving major surgery or significant disability.
[H3] Moderate or minor injury elbow injury
Up to £15,370Most elbow injuries fall into this category. They comprise simple fractures, tennis elbow syndrome and lacerations; i.e., those injuries which cause no permanent damage and do not result in any permanent impairment of function.
Wrist Injuries
[H3] Very minor wrist injuries
Up to £5,790Undisplaced or minimal displaced fractures and soft tissue injuries necessitating application of plaster or bandage for a matter of weeks and a full or virtual recovery within up to 12 months or so.
[H3] Less severe injuries wrist injuries
Up to £29,900Where these still result in some permanent disability as, for example, a degree of persisting pain and stiffness.
[H3] Severe wrist injuries
Up to £73,050Injuries resulting in complete loss of function in the wrist, for example, where an arthrodesis has been performed.
Hand / Finger Injuries
[H3] Serious damage to both hands
Up to £103,200Such injuries will have given rise to permanent cosmetic disability and significant loss of function.
[H3] Moderate hand injury
Up to £16,200Crush injuries, penetrating wounds, soft tissue type and deep lacerations. The top of the bracket would be appropriate where surgery has failed and permanent disability remains. The bottom of the bracket would be appropriate for permanent but non-intrusive symptoms.
[H3] Severe hand injuries
Up to £22,870Total Loss of Index Finger.
[H3] Severe hand injuries
Up to £66,920Loss of Thumb.
Hip / Pelvis Injury
[H3] Severe hip / pelvis injury
Up to £159,770Extensive fractures of the pelvis involving, for example, dislocation of a low back joint and a reputed bladder, or a hip injury resulting in spondylolisthesis of a low back joint with intolerable pain and necessitating spinal fusion.
[H3] Moderate hip / pelvis injury
Up to £47,810Significant injury to the pelvis or hip but any permanent disability is not major and any future risk not great.
[H3] Lesser injuries hip / pelvis injury
Up to £15,370Cases where despite significant injury there is little or no residual disability. Where there has been a complete recovery within two years, the award may but is unlikely to exceed the mid-point in the range.
Leg Injuries
[H3] Above-knee amputation of one leg
Up to £167,760The award will depend upon such factors as the level of the amputation; the severity of any phantom pains; associated psychological problems; the success of any prosthetics; any side effects such as backache and the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the remaining joints of both lower limbs or in the hips and spine.
[H3] Severe leg injury
Up to £66,920Serious compound or comminuted fractures or injuries to joints or ligaments resulting in instability, prolonged treatment, a lengthy period of non-weight-bearing, the near certainty that arthritis will ensue; extensive scarring. To justify an award within this bracket a combination of such features will generally be necessary.
[H3] Moderate leg injury
Up to £33,880Fractures from which an incomplete recovery is made or serious soft tissue injuries.
[H3] Less severe leg injuries
Up to £17,180Simple fracture of a femur with no damage to articular surfaces.
Knee Injuries
[H3] Severe knee injury
Up to £117,410Serious knee injury where there has been disruption of the joint, the development of ostearthristis, gross ligamentous damage, lengthy treatment, considerable pain and loss of function, an arthroplasty or arthrodesis has taken place or is inevitable.
[H3] Moderate knee injury
Up to £31,960Injuries involving dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscus which results in minor instability, wasting, weakness, or other mild future disability.
Ankle Injuries
[H3] Severe ankle injury
Up to £61,090Injuries necessitating and extensive period of treatment and/or a lengthy period in plaster or where pins and plates have been inserted and there is significant residual disability in the form of ankle instability and severely limited ability to walk.
[H3] Moderate ankle injury
Up to £32,450Fractures, ligamentous tears and the like which give rise to less serious disabilities such as difficulty in walking on uneven ground, difficulty standing or walking for long periods of time, awkwardness on stairs, irritation from metal plates and residual scarring.
[H3] Modest injuries ankle injury
Up to £16,770The less serious, minor or undisplaced fractures, sprains and ligamentous injuries.
Toe Injuries
[H3] Severe toe injury
In the region of £38,210Amputation of the Great Toe
[H3] Moderate toe injuries
Up to £11,720These injuries include relatively straight forward fractures or the exacerbation of a pre-existing degenerative condition or laceration injuries to one or more toes.
Hair Damage
[H3] Hair / scalp injuries
Up to £13,450Damage to hair in consequence of defective permanent waving, tinting, or the like, where the effects are dermatitis, eczema or tingling or 'burning' of the scalp causing dry, brittle hair, which breaks off and/or falls out, leading to distress, depression, embarrassment and loss of confidence, and inhibitating social life
[H3] Hair / scalp injuries
Up to £8,960Less serious versions of the above where symptoms are fewer or only of a minor character; also, cases where hair has been pulled out leaving bald patches.

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