Personal injury compensation is divided into two main categories, one for the injuries themselves (general damages) and a second for the financial losses caused by the injury (special damage). This second category includes compensation for loss of earnings, care, and medical expenses.
eg. Loss of or damage to arms, hands or fingers, RSI or vibration injury
General Damages for Lower Limb Injuries |
| | Min | Max |
| Leg Injuries | | |
| Amputations | £50,000 | £155,000 |
| Severe Leg Injuries | £15,250 | £74,000 |
| Less Serious Leg Injuries (Up to) | £15,250 | |
| Knee Injuries | | |
| Severe | £14,750 | £52,500 |
| Moderate (Up to) | £14,750 | |
| Ankle Injuries | | |
| Severe | £17,500 | £38,000 |
| Moderate (Up to) | £14,750 | |
| Toe Injuries | | |
| Amputation of all Toes | £20,000 | £31,000 |
| Amputation of the Great Toe (In the region of) | £17,500 | |
| Severe Toe Injuries | £5,250 | £10,500 |
| Moderate (Up to) | £5,250 | |
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