If you have recently been in an accident, a personal injury claims calculator can help tell you how much compensation you may be owed. There are different accidents that could lead to you making this type of claim, such as an accident at work, public place accident or a road traffic accident.
A guide on using a personal injury claims calculator
This guide will discuss the compensation payouts you could receive depending on your injury and other factors.
Additionally, we will share some examples of personal injuries. Also, we’ll look at how a No Win No Fee agreement could help you when hiring a solicitor to represent your case.
If, after finishing this guide, you still have any questions, you can contact our advisors. Our team is here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with free legal advice.
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- How Do I Use A Personal Injury Claims Calculator?
- What Are Personal Injuries?
- Personal Injury Accident Scenarios
- Estimating Payouts With A Personal Injury Claims Calculator
- Could I Use A No Win No Fee Lawyer?
- More Information About Using A Personal Injury Claims Calculator
How Do I Use A Personal Injury Claims Calculator?
A personal injury claims calculator can help you estimate how much you may be owed in compensation, should you hold a valid claim. However, not all personal injuries are eligible to receive compensation.
In order to make a successful claim, you must be able to prove that a third party breached their duty of care to you – this can be your employer, the person in control of a public space or a road user.
You then must prove that an accident occurred due to their negligence, which caused you to sustain an injury.
If you are still unsure about whether you can make a claim or not, our advisors can help. Contact them today using the number above.
2022 Personal Injury Statistics
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) collate statistics on workplace accidents based on reports made by employers and self-reports made by employees. As per the latest accident at work statistics, it was found that in 2020/21, 441,000 working people were injured at work as per
Additionally, the Department for Transport reported that an estimated 27,300 people were killed or seriously injured in road traffic accidents.
If you have been involved in an accident, our personal injury claims calculator can help estimate how much compensation you could be owed.
What Are Personal Injuries?
If you have suffered a personal injury, the lasting effects can impact your life in different ways. There are various types of injuries, ranging in severity, such as:
- Fractures
- Head injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Paralysis
- Dislocations
- Brain damage
The impact on your quality of life may vary depending on the severity of your injuries. For example, if you were paralysed from the waist down, this could result in a range of physical symptoms.
Additionally, you may be dealing with psychological injuries. Depending on how your injury occurred, and if it was life-threatening, you could suffer from PTSD, anxiety or depression. This will take a toll on your mental health and could have an impact on your lifestyle.
Furthermore, you may have to make changes to your lifestyle – for example, you may need to take time off of work and not participate in your favourite hobbies due to your injury. You may also need to make adjustments to your home.
Our personal injury claims calculator can help you value how much your physical and mental suffering is worth in compensation.
Alternatively, you can call our team to find out how you could be compensated for the different ways in which your injuries have impacted you.
Personal Injury Accident Scenarios
There are various different types of accidents that could result in personal injury. We have explored these further in the sections below.
Road Traffic Accidents
The Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act 1988 lay out the rules and obligations expected of all road users to promote road safety. If another road user failed to uphold their responsibilities, they could cause a road traffic accident.
An example includes:
- Another driver doesn’t stop at a red light at a junction, causing them to crash into the side of your car. As a result, you suffer from a neck injury and a broken leg.
Public Place Accidents
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 states the party in control of a public place must ensure that it is safe for the general public to use for its intended purposes. For example, they should take reasonable steps to ensure the area and its equipment are safe to use. If they were to breach their duty of care, this could lead to an accident.
An example could include:
- After a year of complaints, your local council still haven’t fixed a raised paving tile. On your way to work, you trip over this tile and injure your wrists.
Accidents At Work
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 states that every employer owes their employees a duty of care. An accident could occur if an employer were to breach their duty of care.
An example of accidents at work could include:
- Your employer hasn’t performed the required maintenance checks on the machinery at your factory job. As a result, a machine malfunctions, causing you to suffer from a crushed hand injury.
If a third party breached their duty of care to you, call our team to find out whether you’re eligible to receive compensation. They can also help you understand how a personal injury claims calculator could help you receive a rough estimate of what you’re claim is worth.
Estimating Payouts With A Personal Injury Claims Calculator
If you pursue a personal injury claim, settlements can be divided into special and general damages.
Special damages seek to compensate for the financial losses you may have suffered due to your injury. This can include travel expenses, lost wages, care expenses and medical costs. You must keep a record of these finances to be able to claim them back.
General damages seek to compensate for the mental and physical suffering you’ve endured due to your injury. Using the 16th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), we have inserted a table of compensation brackets for various injuries. Personal injury lawyers often use the JCG to help them value claims. Please use the following figures as a guideline only.
| Injury | Severity/Notes | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brain and Head Injury | (b) Moderately Severe - The person will be seriously disabled, be substantially dependent on others, and need professional care. | £219,070 - £282,010 |
| Deafness/Tinnitus | (b) The person is completely deaf. | £90,750 - £109,650 |
| Anxiety Disorder | (a) Severe- Permanent impact on all aspects of the person's life. | £59,860 - £100,670 |
| Back Injuries | (a) Severe (iii) - The person may have fractures or disc lesions. Symptoms, such as severe pain, discomfort, and agility impairment, will remain even after treatment. | £38,780 - £69,730 |
| Asthma | (b) The person will have chronic asthma, which will cause breathing difficulties. They will need to use an inhaler occasionally, and employment will be limited. | £26,290 - £43, 010 |
| Injuries to the Pelvis and Hips | (b) Moderate (i) - The person will suffer from a significant injury to the pelvis or hip, but there is no major disability, and the future risk is not great. | £26,590 - £39,170 |
| Wrist Injuries | (b) The person’s wrist injury will result in a significant permanent disability, but some useful movement will remain. | £24,500 - £39,170 |
| Ankle Injuries | (c) Moderate - The person will suffer from a fracture or a ligamentous tear. This will result in less serious disabilities such as difficulty walking on uneven ground. | £13,740 - £26,590 |
| Knee Injuries | (b) Moderate (i) - The person will have a dislocated knee or torn cartilage in the knee. This will result in weakness, minor instability and wasting. | £14,840 - £26,190 |
| Shoulder Injuries | (b) Serious - The person will have a dislocated shoulder as well as lower brachial plexus damage. This will cause pain in the neck and will cause grip weakness, and restricted shoulder movement. | £12,770 - £19,200 |
Alternatively, you can use a personal injury claims calculator which also takes figures from the JCG. However, as there are several factors considered when valuing claims, you should only use the estimate you receive as a guide. Other factors considered might include:
- The type of injury you have sustained
- The severity of your injury
- Whether you have sustained multiple injuries
You could also call our team to get a free valuation of your claim.
Could I Use A No Win No Fee Lawyer?
Our panel of solicitors could offer a type of No Win No Fee service such as a Conditional Fee Agreement. It is a contract between you and your solicitor, and many claimants opt for this arrangement when pursuing compensation and want to hire legal representation. The benefits of this agreement include:
- There are no payable upfront fees for your solicitor’s services.
- There are no fees to pay during the process of a claim.
- Successful cases result in you paying a small success fee from your compensation.
- Cases that aren’t successful mean you are not obligated to pay for your solicitor’s services.
Speak with our advisors to find out how a solicitor from our panel could represent your claim on this basis. Additionally, you can speak with them about using a personal injury claims calculator to calculate the value of your claim.
Speak With Our Advisors About Using A Personal Injury Claims Calculator
If you still have questions about how to use a personal injury claims calculator or start a claim, our team can help. Our advisors are here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with free legal advice.
Contact us now via:
- The number at the top of this page.
- Our contact form.
- The live chat feature below.
More Information About Using A Personal Injury Claims Calculator
Please find below some additional resources that may be beneficial to you.
- Think!: Road safety laws
- Mind: Types of mental health problems
- NHS: Conditions
Other Personal Injury Claims Guides
- Personal Injury Claims
- A Guide To Personal Injury Claims
- What Is The Personal Injury Claims Time Limit?
- What Should I Do After a Slip, Trip and Fall Accident?
Thank you for reading this guide on how a personal injury claims calculator could help you. Call us if you require any further information.
Writer Megan Round
Publisher Meg MacAllister