The total amount awarded to you as a result of a successful Personal Injury claim is based on many factors including the nature and severity of the injury and any consequential damages (e.g. loss of income). The amount awarded in compensation for a specific injury (excluding any consequential damages) is based on a set of national guidelines.
Remember - the figures shown are only for the injury itself and exclude consequential damages. The total you receive may be considerably more.
Arms
Compensation for arm injuries relate to the degree of loss of use and vary greatly as follows.
Amputation
The value of this award depends on whether both arms are lost (£132,500 - £165,000) or just one arm. If one arm is lost, the award varies depending on whether amputation occurs at the shoulder (not less than £75,00), above the elbow (£60,000 - £71,500) or below the elbow (£52,500 - £60,000).
Other Arm Injuries
These types of injuries vary from "Severe" (£52,500- £71,500) which means that although the arm was not amputated, the loss of use is almost as bad as if it had been, to "Simple Fractures" (£6,650 - £10,500).