We are solicitors specialising in no win no fee injury compensation claims. Catherine Smith introduces our no win no fee services in this short video.

We offer no win no fee agreements for all types of accidents. Why not use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us a question or get started making a claim?

How Much Work Injury Compensation Can I Expect?

Our clients always ask how much work related injury compensation they are likely to be awarded. This is a very important question, as compensation will go towards covering loss of earnings for time off work, the cost of certain medical treatments and to alleviate general suffering.

Valuing work related injury compensation is not an exact science (see our recent blog article by Sian Taylor - 
Placing A Value on Work Related Injury Compensation. However, the following factors are taken into consideration; the nature of the injury, the severity of the injury, and how long it takes to make a full recovery. Below is a rough guide to work injury compensation amounts for different types of work related injury. However, we recommend that you talk to one of our specialist work related injury solicitors about the exact facts of your accident for an accurate estimate of how much work injury compensation you could be entitled to.

Compensation for Minor Head Injuries

Victims typically make a full recovery from this type of work related injury within a few months. However, in more serious cases symptoms such as headaches may persist for longer periods. The precise value of a claim depends on each person’s individual factors. Work related injury compensation for minor head injuries starts from £1,400 and can exceed £6,000 in the more serious of cases.

Compensation for Brain Damage

These types of work related injury can vary tremendously and the level of work injury compensation will be affected by a range of factors such as; life expectancy, the extent of physical limitations, the degree of dependence on others, the ability to communicate, and the extent of any personality change or change in behaviour. Work related injury compensation for brain damage starts from £9,875 and can exceed £180,000 in the most serious of cases.

Neck injuries can take a considerable period of time to heal. These types of work related injury can cause limitation of movement, permanent or recurring pain, stiffness or ongoing discomfort, increased risk of further injury and can require treatment such as intensive physiotherapy or surgery in extreme cases. Work related injury compensation for neck injuries starts from £1,000 and can exceed £3,500 in the more serious of cases.

These types of work related injury can be extremely painful, restrictive, and normally have an impact on a victim’s ability to carry out everyday tasks. Symptoms include pain in the shoulder and neck, aching in the elbow, pain in the forearm and hands and a reduction in grip and strength. Work related injury compensation starts for shoulder injuries starts from £1,500 and can exceed £5,000 in the more serious of cases.

Functionally the hands are one of the most important body parts. A work related injury to the hands can vary from an amputation to minor injuries which heal quickly. An injury to the dominant hand would obtain a larger work injury compensation payment than an injury to a non dominant hand. Work related injury compensation for hand injuries starts from £1,000 and can exceed £15,000 in the more serious of cases.

The most serious work related injury of this type involves the loss of an index finger and thumb which will result in a hand looking disfigured and there being an impairment of grip and a loss of manual dexterity. Symptoms can include ultra sensitivity to the cold, nerve damage and restriction of movement of injured fingers. Work related injury compensation for finger and thumb injuries starts from £1,050 and can exceed £15,000 in the more serious of cases.

Back injuries at their most serious can entail very serious consequences such as impaired bladder and bowel function, severe sexual difficulties, unsightly scarring and the possibility of future surgery. Injured persons will typically encounter backache, discomfort and a loss of agility. Work related injury compensation for back injuries starts from £1,200 and can exceed £8,000 in the more serious of cases.

A minor work related injury to an arm can include uncomplicated fractures which can fully heal in a few months. More serious fractures to one or both forearms can result in an ongoing loss of function and can take significantly longer to heal. Permanent disability can result from injuries to the arm such as above or below elbow amputation which can result in phantom pains and the need to use prosthesis. Work related injury compensation for uncomplicated arm fractures will start from £4,000 and can exceed £10,000 in the most serious cases. Compensation awards made for the most serious injuries resulting in the loss of an arm will exceed £60,000.

There are various types work related injury involving the legs. These injuries range from sprains, cuts, lacerations and bruising to fractures, deformity, degloving and total loss of use of the leg. The compensation awarded will be determined by unsightly scarring, limitation of movement, shortening of the leg, muscle wasting, limited joint movement, increased risk of further damage and the requirement for surgery. Work related injury compensation for uncomplicated leg fractures will start from £4,000 and can exceed £25,000 in the most serious cases.

A work related injury to the knee can result in symptoms such as instability in the leg, muscle wasting, weakness, continuous aching and discomfort. It can result in the injured person being prone to develop osteoarthritis in the future, there may also be a need for surgery of the knee joint which can include an arthrodesis or arthroplasty. The period of disability can last for weeks, months or even years. Work related injury compensation for knee injuries starts from £2,000 and can exceed £8,750 in the more serious of cases.

Foot injuries can involve a lengthy period in plaster and the use of crutches for a number of weeks. A work related injury to this part of the body can include injuries to the ankle and feet. The value of the claim for compensation will be affected by factors such as, the ability to walk, effect on sporting and other hobbies need to wear special footwear, the stability of the foot and/or ankle and the level of ongoing pain and discomfort. Work related injury compensation for foot injuries starts from £1,500 and can exceed £8,750 in the more of serious cases.

The more serious type of work related injury results in the amputation of all toes which will have a significant impact on the injured person’s future mobility. Other injuries include crush injuries which include bursting wounds, multiple fractures of two or more toes, straight forward cuts, bruises and lacerations from which there will be a complete recovery. Work related injury compensation for toe injuries will start from £800 and can exceed £6,150 in the most serious cases.