Neck injury compensation

For free initial advice and to discuss your potential neck injury compensation claim with a specialist solicitor, call us on 01206593933.

Injury severityEffect on personEstimated compensation
Very severe neck injuryQuadriplegia£212,500 – £265,000
Very severe neck injuryParaplegia£144,000 – £186,500
Severe neck injuriesIncomplete paraplegia, little or no neck movement, possible severe headachesApprox. £97,500
Severe neck injuriesSignificant permanent disability, impaired function and limitation of activities£43,000 – £86,000
Severe neck injuriesSevere soft tissue damamge, possible ruptured tendons, significant permanent disabilityApprox.£36,000
SevereFractures/dislocations impairing function£16,400 – £21,600
Moderate (serious whiplash)Possible disc lesion, significantly limited neck movement, recurring pain£9,000 – £16,400
Moderate (moderate whiplash)Injury may have aggrevated unrelated conditions but complete, or near complete, recovery made, or expected to be made, within a couple of years£5,150 – £9,000
Minor whiplashminor injuries sustained with full recovery within two years£2,850 – £5,150
Minor whiplashminor injuries sustained with full recovery within a matter of weeks/months£875- £2,850

The level of neck injury compensation awarded within each bracket will depend on case specific criteria such as:

  • The extent of any persistent or recurring neck pain
  • The extent of any psychological impact
  • The effect on life expectancy
  • The effect on the injured persons level of independence
  • The extent of the impact of the neck injury on the individual’s personal life
  • Whether any future treatment may be required
  • Whether the individual is vulnerable to further neck injuries

The level of compensation awarded for whiplash injuries will depend on:

  • The length of time taken to recover from the injury
  • The extent of any recurring neck pain
  • Whether the individiual suffers from reduced neck movement as a result of the injury
  • The extent of the soft tissue damage

Free initial advice on claiming compensation for neck injuries

Call Holmes & Hills Solicitors today for free initial advice from a specialist personal injury solicitor. The solicitor you speak with will ask questions about the circumstances of the accident that led to your injuries and will ask you about the pain and suffering you have experienced, as well as the impact of the injury on your ability to go about your daily life and to work.

Holmes & Hills Solicitors operate all neck injury and whiplash compensation claims on a no win, no fee basis. You face no financial risk in making claim for compensation in relation to your neck injuries. If your compensation claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay us anything. 

About our Personal Injury Claim Compensation Calculator

Holmes & Hills Solicitors' Personal Injury Claim Calculator is intended to provide you with a rough guide as to what your potential claim for compensation may be valued at given the severity of your neck injuries and the extent of your pain and suffering.nThe exact level of compensation you may be entitled to may differ greatly from the figures outlined above as each case must be considered on its own merits.

If you have suffered back or spinal injuries as a result of your accident, you may wish to also look at the broad rates of compensation potentially available as part of back and spinal injury compensation claims.

To find out if you may be entitled to compensation we recommend you call us on 01206593933 and speak with one of our specialist personal injury solicitors.

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