Facial Disfigurement & Scarring Compensation

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The level of compensation awarded to individuals for injuries resulting in facial disfigurement/scarring will depend on a number of factors, including their sex. Use the tables below to find the different levels of compensation awarded to men and women for facial scarring injuries.

Women:

Injury severityEffect on personEstimated compensation
Very severe scarringSerious disfigurement of the face and severe psychological reaction£31,750 – £64,000
Less severe scarringSubstantial disfigurement and significant psychological reaction£20,000 – £31,750
Significant scarringSome lasting cosmetic disfigurement and minor psychological effects£11,800 – £19,750
Less significant scarringMinor scarring which can be camouflaged and no psychological reaction other than that of an ordinary woman£2,600 – £9,000
Trivial scarringVery minor scarring£1,125 – £2,300

Men:

Injury severityEffect on personEstimated compensation
Very severe scarringSerious disfigurement of the face and severe psychological reaction£19,500 – £43,000
Less severe scarringSubstantial disfigurement and significant psychological reaction£11,800 – £19,750
Significant scarringSome lasting cosmetic disfigurement and minor psychological effects£6,000 – £11,800
Less significant scarringMinor scarring which can be camouflaged and no psychological reaction other than that of an ordinary woman£2,600 – £6,000
Trivial scarringVery minor scarring£1,125 – £2,300

The level of compensation awarded within each bracket will depend on:

  • The age of the individual
  • The extent of any psychological reaction
  • The degree of dependence on others
  • The level of treatment and number of operations required
  • The cosmetic effect of the injury

Free initial advice on facial injury compensation claims

Call Holmes & Hills today to speak with a personal injury solicitor about whether you may be entitled to compensation for the facial injuries you have sustained.

No win, no fee facial scarring compensation

Holmes & Hills operates all accepted cases regarding a compensation claim for facial scaring on a no win, no fee basis.

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