Hand Injury Compensation Claims in Birmingham

If you have suffered a hand injury in the last three years, and it wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. The amount you are able to claim depends on the type and severity of your personal injury. Our accident solicitors** can help you claim the personal injury compensation you are entitled to, on a no win, no fee* basis. Our compensation guide outlines the levels of compensation for some of the most common types of hand injury.

How Much Compensation for Hand Injuries?

Your hands are among the most vitally important parts of your entire body. Injury to your hands will almost certainly result in a substantial reduction in the quality of your life, as well as your prospects of employment. The law reflects this, and awards of compensation for the complete loss of the use of a hand fall not far short of the compensation for the loss of the entire arm.

Hand Injury Compensation

Total loss of use of both hands

£92,000 – £132,000. Injuries which render the hands little more than useless. If there is no prospect of an effective prosthesis, awards will be near the top of the bracket.

Serious damage to both hands

£36,000 – £72,000

Total or effective loss of one hand:

£63,000 – £72,000. The upper end of this bracket will be awarded where the hand was the dominant one. This will be awarded where the hand is amputated or crushed and as such is beyond use.

Serious Hand Injuries

£19,000 – £40,650. Injuries which reduce the functional ability of the hand by about 50%. This may also be the award for amputation of part of the hand.

Less Serious Hand Injuries

£9,500 – £19,000

Moderate/minor hand injuries

£600 – £8,7000. Crushing injuries, penetrating wounds, soft-tissue injuries and lacerations. The court will take into accounts whether surgery is necessary and the medical prognosis.

Finger Injury Compensation Levels

Amputation of Index, Middle and/or Ring Finger

£40,650 – £59,500. This will be awarded where the above results in the hand being of little use and there is reduction in grip strength.

Severe Fractures of fingers

Up to £24,100. The higher level of award will be made where there is substantial deformity or amputation is required.

Injuries to the fingers:

£2,600 – £23,000. The award will depend on which finger is injured – the thumb and index/middle fingers obviously attract higher awards. Also, the severity and nature of the injury, whether surgery is required, the prognosis, recovery time and whether amputation is required.

Finger and Hand Injury Claims in Birmingham

If you or a loved one has suffered the injuries described above, and someone else is to blame, contact us today. Call us on 0800 083 8358^ If you prefer, you can also contact us online for more information.

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