February 26th, 2010

You should bear in mind that any compensation award is going to be dependent on the severity of the injuries sustained in any accident. This article looks at some of those relevant levels.

If you have been involved in an accident which was not your fault, personal injury solicitors are worth serious consideration. This is because, if you do have a strong case, the firm should be able to take your case on, on a no win no fee basis. This could mean you have much to gain and nothing to lose financially.

Securing some kind of compensation will be great, but remember this will be awarded to you based on the level of damages you have suffered and the seriousness of the accident. Minor injuries, for example, in recognition of this will only be awarded low levels of compensation. Compensation head injury claims however, can be awarded much more.  Here are some set payment levels for what may be considered to be less serious injuries:

? Fracture of one finger: you could expect to receive a payout of between £1,000 and £2,000
£3,000-£7,000 can be obtained for a simple leg fracture
Between £1,000 and £6,000 may be awarded to someone who has had a sprained back; of course this is dependant on the seriousness of each individual case.

Of course though, the above amounts of money can mean a huge difference to people that may have suffered financial hardship as a result of the accident. Even a few thousand pounds can mean the difference between paying off rent or mortgage arrears, or not and this is where personal injury solicitors can become so vital.

For serious injuries the level of payment increases accordingly. During the process the solicitor not only needs to reimburse the claimant for any suffering they may have already endured but must also look into any future financial difficulties that may arise. Also, take into consideration that there are different types of specialised solicitors for different types of accidents. if you are involved in a road traffic accident you will need a brain injury solicitor or a head injury solicitor.  Here are some payment levels that could be expected for the most serious types of injuries:

? Quadriplegia: Here there is a set level of between £160,000 to £200,000
Between £110,000 and £140,000 for Paraplegia
? Total blindness in both eyes: Up to a maximum of £135,000
Between £120,000 and £150.000 for the loss of both arms.

To be honest, the thought of losing any part of the body sounds gruesome so placing a price tag on them might seem in very bad taste. However, if you have been involved in an accident that has had such a real impact on your life, personal injury solicitors are there to try and help you to recover the highest possible amount of compensation. Providing more security for your future can become a matter of life and death, and these tarriffs may be able to provide you with the security you need.

 

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