Every client asks how much compensation they will receive, but unfortunately there is no simple answer. That’s because every one of our clients is unique and the appropriate compensation award will depend on a huge range of factors including their injury, their age, their occupation, their family situation, where they live and what they want to do with their life. Our Injury teams act exclusively for clients who have sustained life-changing injuries and our role is to ensure that every client has the compensation they need to live a full and active life beyond injury.
Calculating a personal injury compensation claim
Personal Injury partners Ben Townsend and Clare Salmon explain what factors determine how much compensation an injured person will receive and how a personal injury claim is calculated in this short explainer video.
How is an injury claim is calculated
There are three parts of a compensation claim following a serious injury:
- An award for the injury itself – a sum to compensate the claimant for their pain and suffering and to reflect the fact they may live the rest of their life with a disability.
- Past losses – the losses and expenses a claimant incurs as a result of their injury, between the date of their injury and the conclusion of their case: loss of earnings, care costs, expenses relating to accommodation, transport, rehabilitation, therapies, equipment and so on.
- Future losses – the losses and expenses a claimant is likely to incur as a result of their injuries for the rest of their life.
How and when will I receive injury compensation?
While it can take a number of years to be able to accurately assess how much compensation a claimant should receive, Stewarts works hard to secure interim payments for our clients. Interim payments can be used to fund rehabilitation, pay for care, purchase a house or buy equipment while the claim is still being resolved. At the end of the case, it is possible for the final compensation award to be paid in one large lump sum or, alternatively, a smaller lump sum plus ongoing annual payments. Our lawyers will advise clients on what the best option is for them, having taken the time to get to know them and their individual circumstances.
Injury claims: frequently asked questions
Embarking on a compensation claim after experiencing a personal injury might seem overwhelming. However, our expert team of injury solicitors is committed to guiding you through the claims process with the goals of maximising your recovery and securing for you the compensation that will allow you to live the life you want to live with financial security.
As part of Life Beyond Injury insight series we have produced a collection of short videos covering the frequently asked questions you may have about the medical claim process.
