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Claiming for your hand injury
Claiming for your
hand injury
If you’ve been injured through no fault of your own, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim. The figures below will give you an indication of how much you can expect to receive for your injuries. Compensation for your out of pocket expenses and financial losses (such as lost earnings) can be recovered in addition to these figures. Each claim is valued individually on a case-by-case basis, so to find out how much your claim could be worth call our free compensation helpline on 0808 139 1590 or send an email to us at info@sbclaims.co.uk
Minor hand injury
Injury with recovery within a few months.
Potential Compensation: Up to £4,461
Potential Compensation:
Up to £4,461
Moderate hand injury
Crush injuries, soft tissue injuries, deep lacerations and penetrating wounds.
Potential Compensation: £5,260– £12,460
Potential Compensation:
£5,260– £12,460
Serious hand injury
Potential Compensation: £27,220 – £58,100
Potential Compensation:
£27,220 – £58,100
Loss of one hand
Total or effective loss of one hand.
Potential Compensation: £90,250 – £102,890
Potential Compensation:
£90,250 – £102,890
Loss of both hands
Total or effective loss of both hands.
Potential Compensation: £132,040 – £189,110
Potential Compensation:
£132,040 – £189,110
Fracture of one finger
Dependent upon recovery time.
Potential Compensation: Up to £4,461
Potential Compensation:
Up to £4,461
Fracture of index finger
Fracture of index finger –grip remains impaired.
Potential Compensation: £8,550 – £11,480
Potential Compensation:
£8,550 – £11,480
Severe finger fracture
Possibly leading to partial amputation and causing deformity, loss of grip and/or sensation.
Potential Compensation: Up to £34,480
Potential Compensation:
Up to £34,480
Amputation of finger
Little finger
Potential Compensation: £8,110 – £11,490
Index finger
Potential Compensation: Up to £17,590
Potential Compensation:
£8,110 - £17,590
Amputation of thumb
Potential Compensation: £33,330– £51,460
Potential Compensation:
£33,330– £51,460
Minor wrist injury
A minor displaced or undisplaced fracture with a full recovery within 12 months.
Potential Compensation: £3,310 – £4,450
Potential Compensation:
£3,310 – £4,450
Moderate wrist injury
Some significant permanent disability but some useful movement remains.
Potential Compensation: £22,990 – £36,770
Potential Compensation:
£22,990 – £36,770
Severe wrist injury
Complete loss of function of the wrist.
Potential Compensation: £44,690 – £56,180
Potential Compensation:
£44,690 – £56,180
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