Neck Injuries
If you have suffered a neck injury you may be entitled to a compensatory award. There is an extensive range of neck injuries ranging from minor whiplash to severe injuries resulting in loss of movement and other serious disabilities, therefore attracting a wide range of awards which are summarised below.
Severe
Little or no neck movement, severe headaches - in the region of £97,500
Neck injury of considerable severity and disability - £43,000 to £86,000
Severe damage to soft tissues and/or ruptured tendons - in the region of £36,000
Fractions or dislocations, severe immediate symptoms - £16,400 to £21,600
Moderate
Severe whiplash causing serious limitation of movement and permanent and re-occurring pain - £9,000 to £16,400
Injuries exacerbating or accelerating a pre-existing unrelated condition and complete / near complete recovery in a few years - £5,150 to £9,000
Minor soft tissue / whiplash injury
Full recovery within about 2 years - £2,850 to £5,150
Full recovery within weeks to a year - £875 to £2,850
The level of the award will depend on the severity and prognosis of your injury, your physical limitations, the risk of increased exposure to further trauma and the length of your recovery.
Call 0800 043 4035 now to speak to a specialist personal injury solicitor about claiming compensation following a neck injury.