The calculation of compensation that is awarded for a personal injury uses what is called a personal injury claim calculator. The personal injury claim calculator is an amount of money that has been assigned to a specific injury. When your no-win, no-fee solicitor looks at your case, they will pay close attention to the actual injury you have suffered, as this will be the basis for the level of compensation they will attempt to obtain for you.
In addition, the personal injury claim calculator takes into consideration the two types of personal injury compensation categories that are currently used. The categories are:

•    Special Damages
•    General Damages

The personal injury claim calculator will start by assigning any special damages. These payments are for things like any lost income because you can’t work, or medical expenses if you need specialist help after your injury. Your solicitor will help you make a claim for this component of your compensation.

The second element of the personal injury claim calculator is general damages. The law has attempted to attach a monetary value to a wide-range of injuries. Generally speaking, the more severe your injury the more compensation you could receive. The Judicial Studies Board sets down the figures that the personal injury claim calculator uses; but you should be aware that they are only guidelines. The actual amounts awarded vary and will depend on your particular case.

Some examples of general damages that the personal injury claim calculator could award include:

•    Amputation of one arm: £61,500 - £87,500
•    Simple fractures: £4,250 - £12,250
•    Severe brain damage: £180,000 - £257,750

Your personal injury solicitor will be able to explain how the personal injury claim calculator works and give you some initial idea of the level of compensation you might be able to obtain if your case was successful.

If you require further legal advice regarding your personal injury claim, get in touch with Contact Accident Claims today. We can help you to find the right no-win, no-fee solicitor or no-win, no-fee lawyer for your needs.

Last Updated on 29/08/2011





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