How Much Compensation
How Much Compensation
Many people suffer from their accident injuries for many years after an accident. This pain can very from a constant aching to pain that renders the person unable to work and in some cases disabled. The types of accident injuries include neck injury, more commonly known as whiplash, back injuries, headaches, broken bones in their arms, hands or legs and more seriously spinal injuries.
Types of injuries
Head Injury
Head injuries can vary in terms of the compensation you may receive. Where there has been no brain damage claimants could receive upto £6000.
Neck Injury
Neck injuries are more commonly referred to as whiplash injury. Where the recover time is between 1 and 2 years compensation can be in the region of £1500 and £2500 with longer term injury paying out upto £10000.
Back Injury
Back strains and soft tissue damage can result in a compensation claim of upto £6000.
Shoulder Injury
Minor shoulder injuries usually result in a compensation payout of between £2000 and £3500. More serious shouder injuries can result in a compensation claim of upto £6000.
Arm Injury
Where the arm has been fractured but you are expected to make a full recover the compensation amount could be upto £3000. Injuries resulting in permanent disability can lead to much higher awards.
Leg Injury
Where the leg has been fractured but you are expected to make a full recover the compensation amount could be upto £4250. Permanent leg damage can result in a compensation award substantially more than this.