Assessment of Compensation Awards For Work injury
The following is only a guideline for accident at work compensation claim awards for injury to back, leg & body. For work injury to other parts of the body click on the links below the guide or to the right of this page. To claim work injury compensation the worker should see a specialist accident at work solicitor who will send the worker to an independent doctor to advise upon the extend of the injury.
Once the doctor has examined the work injury a written medical report will be sent to the work injury solicitor and to the worker for approval. Once approved the work injury and accident solicitor will then value the compensation amount by comparing the work injuries with claims decided in the courts previously where other workers had sustained similar injuries.
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As work injury and accident claim solicitors, we operate on a NO WIN NO FEE basis win or lose. The child or children will not pay anything out of their compensation payment claim. No Hidden Charges, no credit agreements to pay. Quite simply 100% Compensation 0% Solicitor child injury costs Win or Lose.
Back, Neck & Body Compensation Awards
| Injuries Involving Paralysis | ||
| Quadriplegia– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £110,000 | £260,000 |
| Paraplegia– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £140,000 | £180,000 |
| Neck Injuries | ||
| Severe (incomplete paraplegia)– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £50,000 | £75,000 |
| Moderate to severe with permanent damage– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £33,000 | £50,000 |
| Moderate to severe damage to soft tissues/tendons– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £18,000 | £33,000 |
| Fractures and dislocations, limitation of movement– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £12,500 | £18,000 |
| Whiplash, disc lesion need for surgery– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £7,000 | £12,500 |
| Whiplash, complete recovery within a few years– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £3,750 | £7,000 |
| Whiplash recover within one to two years– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,800 | £3,750 |
| Whiplash recover within one year– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £1,800 |
| Back Injuries | ||
| Severe, not involving paralysis– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £50,000 | £85,000 |
| With bladder/bowel impairment etc– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £30,000 | £50,000 |
| With disc lesions, depression & severe pain– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £20,000 | £30,000 |
| With crush vertebrae, osteoarthritis, pain– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £10,000 | £20,000 |
| With prolapsed discs, laminectomy, some pain– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £6,000 | £10,000 |
| With sprains, strains, full recovery expected.– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £6,000 |
| Shoulder Injuries | ||
| Serious, dislocations, permanent weakness– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £6,000 | £10,000 |
| Moderate, with some limitation/discomfort– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £4,000 | £6,000 |
| Minor, recovery with a year– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1.000 | £4,000 |
| Fracture of the Clavicle– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £2,500 | £6,000 |
| Chest Injuries | ||
| Loss or removal of one lung– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £50,000 | £75,000 |
| Traumatic injury with permanent damage– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £33,000 | £50,000 |
| Damage causing some continuing disability– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £16,000 | £27,000 |
| Minor to moderate injuries– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £27,000 |
| Fracture of ribs with full recovery– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £2,000 |
| Lung Disease (Including Asbestos claims) | ||
| Causing serious disability and premature death– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £50,000 | £65,000 |
| Mesothelioma, lung cancer or asbestosis– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £40,000 | £50,000 |
| Causing quite severe impairment– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £27,500 | £40,000 |
| Breathing difficulties, use of inhaler– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £16,000 | £27,500 |
| Pleural plaques with no serious symptoms– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £10,500 | £16,500 |
| Pleural Plaques (provisional damages)– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £5,500 | £10,000 |
| Asthma | ||
| Severe and permanent | £21,500 | £33,000 |
| Chronic, requiring frequent use of inhaler– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £13,000 | £21,500 |
| Restrictive function, affecting work– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £5,000 | £13,000 |
| Mild, recovery within a few months– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £5,000 |
| Digestive System | ||
| Severe damage, continuing pain and discomfort.– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £21,500 | £31,000 |
| Moderate, aggravated by physical strain – work injuries – accident at work compensation | £8,500 | £14,000 |
| Minor to moderate– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £8,500 |
| Reproductive System: Female | ||
| Infertility (young)– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £57,500 | £85,000 |
| Infertility with children– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £9,000 | £20,000 |
| Failed sterilisation– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £5,000 |
| Kidney | ||
| Serious impairment to both kidneys– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £85,000 | £105,000 |
| Total loss of natural kidney function– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £20,000 | £32,500 |
| Loss of one kidney – work injuries – accident at work compensation | £15,500 | £21,500 |
| Bowels | ||
| Total loss of natural function – work injuries – accident at work compensation | £50,000 | £75,000 |
| Moderate to severe loss of function – work injuries – accident at work compensation | £22,000 | £50,000 |
| Minor to moderate– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £22,000 |
| Bladder | ||
| Total loss of natural function and control– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £50,000 | £70,000 |
| Moderate to severe loss of function– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £32,000 | £40,000 |
| Minor to moderate– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £32,000 |
| Spleen | ||
| Total loss with risk of infection/disorders– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £10,500 | £13,250 |
| Moderate with minimal risk of infection– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £2,100 | £4,250 |
| Minor to moderate– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £2,100 |
| Hernia | ||
| Severe Continuing Pain, limitation of movement– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £7,500 | £12,000 |
| Moderate to severe– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £3,500 | £4,500 |
| Minor to moderate– work injuries – accident at work compensation | £1,000 | £3,500 |
Maximise Your Compensation: All our – work injury clients who have won their claim have had no deductions from their compensation. You will receive 100% of your compensation win or lose.
The above compensation for work injury are guides only assessed by Hutcheon solicitors over a period of many years by the courts and out of court settlements. Every case is individual and will be assessed on that basis. It is important to note that the compensation injury awards are only part of what can be claimed. Work injury victims can claim a great deal more such as loss of earnings, care charges, car hire, loss of bonus, repair charges, damage to clothing, travel expenses and more.
Compensation for Injury At Work – Other Parts of the Body
Head and Face – Work Injury Accident Claim
Lower Limbs – Work Injury Accident Claim
Upper Limbs – Work Injury Accident Claim
Back, Neck & Body – Work Injury Accident Claim
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After suffering an accident at work, the worry about instructing a work accident claims solicitor will be the furthest from your mind when you instruct us. We work for free WIN OR LOSE. Our FREE legal service extends to all employees whether they are a member of a trade union or not.
