How Much Can I Claim for Personal Injuries?

Every injury claim is different, but we can help you understand what you might be entitled to. Find out how much your claim could be worth using this compensation guide or contact our expert solicitors today.

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How is Personal Injury Compensation Calculated?

When making a personal injury claim in Northern Ireland, compensation is awarded based on the impact of your injury. The amount you receive depends on factors such as the severity of your injury, recovery time, and any financial losses.

Compensation is divided into two types of damages—a legal term that refers to the money awarded for harm suffered.

Compensation for General Damages

General damages compensate for the pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life caused by your injury. The amount is based on guidelines set by the Judicial Studies Board for Northern Ireland, which consider the type and severity of the injury.

Compensation for Special Damages

Special damages cover financial losses caused by the injury, including medical expenses, lost earnings, travel costs, and any future care or rehabilitation needs. This ensures you are not left out of pocket because of someone else’s negligence.

Factors that Influence Personal Injury Compensation Amounts

The amount of compensation awarded in a personal injury claim depends on several factors. Understanding these factors can help you assess the true value of your claim.

If you can show how your injury has affected different areas of your life, you may be entitled to a higher payout.

Injury Type & Severity
The more serious the injury, the higher the compensation. Minor injuries with a quick recovery will result in lower payouts, while severe or life-changing injuries—such as spinal damage or brain trauma—will attract higher amounts. The length of recovery time and any permanent impact on your health also play a key role.
Psychological Impact
An injury doesn’t just affect you physically—it can also cause emotional distress, anxiety, or even PTSD. Compensation for psychological harm falls under general damages and may increase if medical evidence confirms the mental toll of your injury.
Loss of Earnings
If your injury prevents you from working, you can claim for lost wages, including future earnings if you are unable to return to your job. The more time you are off work, the higher the compensation for this type of special damages.
Medical & Rehabilitation Costs
You can claim back the cost of medical treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation needed for your recovery. This includes private healthcare, physiotherapy, counselling, and any ongoing care that is necessary due to your injury.
Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Compensation can cover extra costs linked to your injury, such as travel expenses for medical appointments, childcare costs if you’re unable to care for your children, and damaged personal belongings like clothing, glasses, or a mobile phone. Keeping receipts will help support your claim
Long-Term Specialist Care
If your injury results in long-term disability or reduced quality of life, you may need specialist care or support. Compensation can cover the cost of home carers, medical equipment, and any adjustments needed to help you live independently.

Personal Injury Compensation Payouts in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, compensation payouts for general damages follow guidelines set out in the Green Book—a legal guide used by courts, solicitors, and insurers to assess injury claims. These guidelines outline compensation ranges based on the severity and impact of an injury.

According to the Green Book, this is how much compensation you could claim for different types of injuries:

Compensation for Head Injuries

When making a head or brain injury claim in Northern Ireland, compensation for general damages falls under the following guidelines:

Very Severe Brain Damage: £500,000 – £850,000
Moderately Severe Brain Damage: £310,000 – £685,000
Moderate Brain Damage: £300,000 – £575,000
Minor Brain Damage: £50,000 – £110,000

Other Head Injuries: £4,500 – £47,000
Established Epilepsy: £120,000 – £240,000
Other Epileptic Conditions: £10,000 – £60,000

Compensation for Facial Injuries

If you’ve sustained a facial injury, such as burns or scarring, damage to teeth or broken bones, here is how much compensation you could receive under general damages:

Le Fort Fractures of Frontal Facial Bones: £40,000 – £75,000
Multiple Fractures of Facial Bones, with Permanent Deformity: £35,000 – £60,000

Serious Fractured Nose: £30,00 – £50,000
Displaced Nose Fracture, Surgery Required: Up to £20,000
Displaced Nose Fracture, Manipulation Required: Up to £15,000
Simple Undisplaced: Up to £12,500

Serious Cheekbone Fracture: £26,000 – £52,500
Simple Cheekbone Fracture, Surgery Required: Up to £22,500
Simple Cheekbone Fracture, No Surgery Required: Up to £17,500

Very Serious Jaw Fracture: £50,000 – £100,000
Serious Jaw Fracture: £30,000 – £60,000
Simple Jaw Fracture: Up to £22,500

Loss/Serious Damage to Several Front Teeth: £20,000 – £50,000
Loss/Serious Damage to Two Front Teeth: Up to £25,000
Loss/Serious Damage to One Front Tooth: Up to £15,000
Loss/Damage to Back Teeth, Per Tooth: Up to £4,500

Very Severe Facial Scarring: £125,000 – £350,000
Less Severe Facial Scarring: £50,000 – £125,000
Significant Facial Scarring: £45,000 – £110,000
Some Facial Scarring: Up to £45,000
Trivial Facial Scarring: Up to £9,000

Compensation for Sensory Injuries

Compensation guidelines for sensory injuries, including hearing loss and eye injuries, in Northern Ireland are as follows:

Total Blindness and Deafness: £500,000 – £750,000
Total Blindness: £350,000 – £600,000
Total Loss of One Eye: £100,000 – £175,000
Loss of Sight in One Eye, Reduced Vision in Remaining Eye: £125,000 – £325,000
Complete Loss of Sight in One Eye: £90,000 – £165,000
Minor but Permanent Vision Impairment in One Eye: £22,000 – £75,000
Minor Eye Injury: Up to £23,500

Total Deafness and Loss of Speech/Gross Impairment: £350,000 – £625,000
Total Deafness: £250,000 – £350,000
Total Loss of Hearing in One Ear: £50,000 – £100,000
Severe Hearing Loss: £60,000 – £200,000
Moderate Hearing Loss: £20,000 – £60,000
Mild Hearing Loss: Up to £20,000

Severe Tinnitus: £40,000 – £90,000
Moderate Tinnitus: £20,000 – £40,000
Mild Tinnitus: Up to £20,000

Total Loss of Taste and Smell: £50,000 – £95,000
Loss of Smell and Loss of Taste: £40,000 – £80,000
Loss of Smell: £40,000 – £70,000
Loss of Taste: £30,000 – £50,000

Compensation for Back Injuries, Shoulder & Neck Injuries

If you’re filing a claim for a serious back or spinal injury, shoulder injury, or even minor whiplash, here’s how much compensation you could receive for general damages:

Severe Back Injuries: £43,500 – £375,000
Moderate Back Injuries: £20,000 – £60,000
Minor Back Injuries: Up to £37,000

Quadriplegic Paralysis: up to £870,000
Paraplegic Paralysis: Up to £720,000

Severe Shoulder Injury/Dislocation: £35,000 – £100,000
Moderate Shoulder Injury, like Frozen Shoulder: £17,500 – £40,000
Fractured Clavicle: Up to £17,500
Soft Tissue Shoulder Injury: Up to £15,000

Severe Whiplash: £37,500 – £75,000
Moderate Whiplash: £15,000 – £40,000
Minor Whiplash: Up to £17,500

Compensation for Upper Body Injuries

General damages for upper body personal injuries, including hip injuries and amputations, may be valued as follows:

Serious Injury to Pelvis and Hips: £90,000 – £230,000
Less Complicated Injury to Hips or Pelvis: £75,000 – £125,000
Minor Hip or Pelvic Injury: Up to £30,000

Loss of Both Arms: £425,000 – £750,000
Loss of One Arm at the Shoulder: £175,000 – £275,000
Loss of One Arm Above the Elbow: £140,000 – £250,000
Loss of One Arm Below the Elbow: £110,000 – £200,000

Severe Arm Injury Falling Short of Amputation: £140,000 – £200,000
Arm Injury Resulting in Disablement: £62,500 – £110,000
Less Severe Arm Injury: £20,000 – £60,000
Simple Forearm Fracture: Up to £60,000

Severe Elbow Injury: £50,000 – £110,000
Less Severe Elbow Injury: £20,000 – £50,000
Moderate/Minor Elbow Injury: Up to £25,000

Compensation for Hand & Finger Injuries

Compensation for hand injuries, including vibration white finger and dermatitis, varies based on severity. Here are the general damages guidelines:

Total Loss of Both Hands: £300,000 – £500,000
Serious Damage to Both Hands: £125,000 – £250,000
Total or Effective Loss of One Hand: £100,000 – £200,000
Serious Hand Injury, Reduced to 50% Capacity: £80,000 – £170,000
Moderate Hand Injury, Including Crush Injuries: £22,500 – £90,000
Minor Hand Injury: Up to £22,500

Severe Finger Fractures: £50,000 – £100,000
Total/Partial Loss of Index Finger: £40,000 – £62,500
Total/Partial Loss of other Finger: £25,000 – £50,000
Serious Fracture/Injury to Index Finger or to other finger(s): Up to £40,000

Total Loss of Thumb: £55,000 – £90,000
Very Serious Injury to Thumb: £40,000 – £75,000
Amputation of Thumb Tip: £30,000 – £50,000
Moderate Thumb Injury: £20,000 – £37,500
Severe Dislocation of Thumb: Up to £18,500
Minor Thumb Injury: Up to £15,500
Minor Finger and Thumb Injury, Recovery in 6 Months: Up to £10,000

Severe Vibration White Finger: £25,000 – £42,500
Moderate Vibration White Finger: £15,000 – £25,000
Minor Vibration White Finger: Up to £5,000

Gross Case of Dermatitis: £50,000 – £100,000
Dermatitis Rash, Covering Other Body Parts for 3+ Years: £30,000 – £65,000
Primary Irritant Rash on Hands, Clears in 2/3 Years: £15,000 – £30,000
Allergic Rash on Hands, Clears in 2/3 Years: £20,000 – £42,500
Rash Clearing in Months: Up to £17,500

Compensation for Lower Body Injuries

If you’re claiming for a lower body injury, including leg amputations, knee injuries, or ankle injuries, here’s what you could receive in general damages:

Total Loss of Both Legs: £400,000 – £600,000
Amputation of Both Legs, Below Knee: £250,000 – £500,000
Amputation of One Leg, Above Knee: £250,000 – £375,000
Amputation of One Leg, Below Knee: £175,000 – £300,000

Serious Leg Injury, Short of Amputation: £125,000 – £300,000
Very Serious Leg Injury: £125,000 – £250,000
Serious Leg Injury: £100,000 – £200,000
Moderate Leg Injury: £60,000 – £150,000
Less Serious Leg Injury: £35,000 – £90,000
Femur Fracture: £17,500 – £30,000
Tibia or Fibula Fracture: Up to £20,000

Severe Knee Injury: £40,000 – £150,000
Moderate Knee Injury: £30,000 – £50,000
Minor Knee Injury: Up to £30,000

Very Severe Ankle Injury: £75,000 – £150,000
Severe Ankle Injury: £60,000 – £125,000
Moderate Ankle Injuries: £30,000 – £75,000
Modest Ankle Injuries: Up to £30,000

Most Serious Achilles Tendon: £37,500 – £75,000
Serious Achilles Tendon: £30,000 – £60,000
Moderate Achilles Tendon: £15,000 – £30,000
Minor Achilles Tendon: Up to £22,500

Compensation for Feet & Toe Injuries

Here’s an overview of general damages for foot and toe injuries, including conditions such as fractures, amputations, and long-term mobility issues:

Amputation of Both Feet: £250,000 – £500,000
Amputation of One Foot: £185,000 – £300,000
Very Severe Foot Injury: £115,000 – £225,000
Severe Foot Injury: £100,000 – £175,000
Serious Foot Injury: £60,000 – £125,000
Moderate Foot Injury: £30,000 – £62,500
Modest Foot Injury: Up to £30,000

All Toes Amputated on One Foot: £60,000 – £115,000
Great Toe Amputation: £40,000 – £65,000
Severe Toe Injury: £30,000 – £55,000
Serious Toe Injury: £20,000 – £50,000
Moderate Toe Injury: Up to £22,500

Compensation for Psychological Injuries

If you’re making a psychological injury claim, including PTSD, here’s an overview of the general damages compensation you could receive:

Severe Psychiatric Damage: £100,000 – £250,000
Moderately Severe Psychiatric Damage: £60,000 – £150,000
Moderate Psychiatric Damage: £15,000 – £60,000
Minor Psychiatric Damage: Up to £20,000

Severe PTSD: £100,000 – £250,000
Moderately Severe PTSD: £60,000 – £150,000
Moderate PTSD: £15,000 – £60,000
Minor PTSD: Up to £20,000

These guidelines only cover general damages—compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. However, your total compensation may be much higher when special damages are factored in.

If your injury isn’t listed above, you may still be entitled to compensation. Contact our solicitors today, and we will assess your case and provide an estimate based on the latest legal guidelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you give me an estimate of my compensation before I make a claim?

We can provide an estimate based on similar cases and guideline compensation payouts in Northern Ireland. However, the final amount depends on factors like injury severity, financial losses, and medical evidence. Contact us for a free consultation to assess your potential claim.

Can I claim more if my accident made an existing injury worse?

Yes, if the accident aggravated a pre-existing condition, you may receive compensation for the additional pain, suffering, and medical costs caused by the worsening of your injury. Medical records will be used to show how the accident impacted your condition.

Will my compensation be reduced if the accident was partly my fault?

Yes, if you were partly responsible, your compensation may be reduced under contributory negligence rules. This means your final payout will reflect the percentage of blame assigned to you. Even if you were partially at fault, you may still be entitled to claim.

Who is responsible for paying personal injury compensation?

Compensation is usually paid by the at-fault party’s insurance company—this could be an employer, motor insurer, public liability insurer, or medical negligence insurer. In some cases, government compensation schemes cover claims where no insurance applies.

How will I receive my personal injury compensation?

Compensation is typically paid as a lump sum into your bank account. In high-value cases, where long-term care is needed, payments may be made in instalments (structured settlements) to cover ongoing expenses.

How long does it take to get money from a personal injury claim?

The timeframe depends on the complexity of your case. Straightforward claims may settle in a few months, while more serious injuries requiring medical assessments and negotiations can take a year or more. If the case goes to court, it may take longer, however we try to avoid taking your case to court where possible.

Does personal injury compensation affect benefits?

Receiving compensation could affect means-tested benefits. However, you can set up a personal injury trust to protect your eligibility. We can advise on how to structure your payout to minimise any impact on your benefits.

Do I have to pay tax on my compensation?

No, personal injury compensation is tax-free. However, if you earn interest on your payout or invest it, you may have to pay tax on the interest or returns. Seeking financial advice can help you manage your compensation effectively.

Can I make a “No Win, No Fee” personal injury claim in Northern Ireland?

Unlike in England and Wales, “No Win, No Fee” agreements are not allowed in Northern Ireland. However, we offer alternative funding options to cover legal costs, which we can discuss during your free consultation.

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Alan Munce

18:18 14 Mar 24

Ref - Military hearing loss claim. I am speechless - having left the Army 32 years ago I never expected to qualify for any sort of payout. Getting in touch with Reid Black Solicitors was more a case of - 'try it and see, nothing ventured, nothing gained.' Absolutely dumbfounded by the amount you have recovered for me. I never expected any payout to be in the 5 figure bracket. We have a modest income and lead a modest lifestyle, but now, all our current financial challenges are over. A 'Thank you' seems totally inadequate, but we are truly grateful for your efforts and the result. Thank you. Kind Regards Alan Munceread more

carly field

09:43 17 Jun 24

Exceptional work from this company. I have had a few issues with my hearing due to my time in the military. Didn’t expect to get as much I did. Thank you for your dedication to us all.

Allan Rigby

10:30 14 Aug 24

I reached out to Reid Black Solicitors in order to gain compensation for my hearing loss while serving in the Armed Forces. From the beginning I knew I was in the right hands. It proved to be true after a few years of legal wrangling with the MOD I received my compensation. A big thank you to David and the team, fully recommended.read more

Helen Fox

15:52 01 Sep 24

Thanks very much to David French for all his help with my hearing claim from September 2021, it did take a long while and to be honest I didn’t expect to receive anything at all. I was really shocked when he called me on Friday 30th August 2024 and I’m really pleased with my settlement. 10/10 Reid and Black. It was definitely worth the wait. Thanks again Martynread more

Mark Hope

21:11 16 Sep 24

A great service from David French @ Reid Black. Resolved my hearing loss claim with the MOD without any fuss and very professional and helpful. Thank you and would definetly recommend Reid Black solicitors.read more

Paul Treanor

11:06 03 Oct 24

I highly recommend this company. They helped me with a claim which resulted in a very satisfactory result. They possess an abundance of integrity which is rare in the legal world.

Mike D

08:28 04 Oct 24

The way Reid Black Solicitors handled this hearing claim has been efficient and professional from start to finish. Throughout the process I have been guided and advised extremely well and am completely satisfied with the result that you have gained on my behalf. I can strongly recommend Reid Black Solicitors and will be sure to speak to my colleagues who are also veterans of HM Forces.read more

Rab Allen

15:09 14 Nov 24

Highly recommend danielle was very helpful & professional throughout the whole process which was done in a quick timely period would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone

Diane Shannon

22:08 04 Dec 24

Danielle was such a brilliant solicitor she went above and beyond to help, first class service very impressed 5 stars