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Use our easy Car Accident Compensation Calculator to estimate the level of compensation you may be entitled to claim.
Do you want to know how much compensation you might receive for your Car Accident Compensation Claims?
Then our helpful car accident compensation calculator will give you guidance figures on the potential settlement value of your injury claim.
At Sheldon Davidson Solicitors, we are committed to ensuring all Car Accident Compensation Claims make provision for victims to receive the best medical care to aid their recovery, as well as securing the maximum financial settlement for the pain and suffering caused. We can call on our established network of partners, from physiotherapists to counsellors, to medical experts, for expert testimony and to also help you on the road to recovery.
When immediate health concerns have been addressed following an injury sustained in a car accident, thoughts often turn to understanding how much financial compensation one might expect for their compensation claim.
Whilst only a guide, our car accident compensation calculator may be a useful tool in helping you understand the bracket of 'general damages' that your injuries or the injuries of a loved one, could be classified at.
For more information on making a No Win No Fee Car Accident Claim, talk to the specialist car accident solicitors at SDS.
Following our initial conversation with you, we will be in a much stronger position to understand more accurately what compensation you can expect following an injury sustained during an RTA.
The amount of injury compensation victims can eventually receive following successful compensation claims can vary significantly depending on the circumstances of the accident, and the extent of the injuries.
The table below serves only as an initial guide with General Damages compensation values being taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Complex cases and complex injuries require detailed assessment by our Car Accident Compensation Claims team.
We must point out that as of 1/6/21, new fixed tariffs exist for Soft-tissue (whiplash) injury compensation claims, where the injury was sustained because of a car accident. Information on new tariffs is available in the lower part of this page.
Car Accident Compensation Claims are estimated in value when full details of the accident are known, so the figures below are recommended settlement amounts for the injury alone. These will not be taking into consideration any other losses or damages caused by the incident.
Please note, these figures do not cover new soft-tissue fixed compensation tariffs for RTA Soft tissue (whiplash) injury.
Serious ongoing problems with enduring pain, or recurring pain. Surgery may be required with the possibility of prolapsed discs: /
£11,000 - £24,500
Where recovery takes longer than two years, but the ongoing effects are moderate:
£6,900 - £11,000
Collapsed lungs with complete recovery:
£2,000 - £4,700
Fractures of ribs resulting in pain for just a few weeks:
Up to £3,500
More serious injury with significant disability and without complete recovery:
£17,000 - £34,000
Simple fracture of the forearm:
£5,800 - £17,000
More serious fracture or serious soft tissue injury, without complete recovery:
£16,000 - £24,500
Simple fracture or break of the femur:
£8,000 - £12,500
Hairline fracture or non-complex break of bones in the lower leg with full recovery:
Up to £10,500
Very severe brain damage:
£245,000 - £350,000
Moderately severe brain damage:
£190,000 - £245,000
Moderate brain damage:
£37,000 - £190,000
Mild head injury (minimal brain damage):
£1,900 - £11,000
Epilepsy:
£9,000 - £130,000
A compensation claims calculator will typically provide a conservative estimation of the ‘General Damages’ element of Car Accident Compensation Claims, giving a figure that is sometimes significantly lower than the likely amount you may be entitled to claim. This is mainly because such tools are unable to consider the unique details of each individual case.
As with all claim calculators, our car accident compensation claims calculator values provide provisional settlement figures as to the ‘General Damages’ element of the award. These values do not, however, take into account other factors that have the potential to significantly increase your compensation settlement value, such as, loss of earnings, medical costs, and the cost of rehabilitative care.
Whilst Road Traffic Accident compensation calculators give useful insight into the level of compensation you might be able to expect, they are certainly no substitute for a detailed claim assessment by a fully qualified Car Accident Compensation Claims Solicitor.
So, if you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, call Sheldon Davidson Solicitors and let us help you start your claim for car accident injury compensation.
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New Fixed Tariff for RTA Soft Tissue Compensation Settlement Values:
Your claim could be significantly higher in value than the tariffs shown above - where you have suffered a further non-soft tissue injury
Car Accident Compensation Claims can be complex to estimate in value. This is primarily dependent on the nature and severity of your injuries and the effect the injuries have had and will continue to have on your immediate and future life.
As with all compensation claims, the details of the accident and the nature and severity of your injuries determine certain elements of your compensation settlement, so it is essential that the initial assessment of your claim is conducted in a professional and methodical manner.
The full detail surrounding the accident, liability, severity and scope of injuries, financial implications (both short and long-term), and lasting healthcare considerations must all be factored into compensation settlements. By ensuring we have all the relevant information pertaining to your case we are able to provide you with an accurate evaluation of your potential claim value.
In some instances, where the injuries are more severe, it is sometimes necessary to allow the injured person time to recover or to allow sufficient time for more detailed medical assessments to be carried out in order to accurately assess the injury fully before the claim is evaluated. We can then seek to secure the appropriate compensation settlement value from the third party responsible for your injury.
The Car Accident Compensation Calculator follows guidelines for injury compensation settlement amounts as laid out by the Judicial College Guidelines. Specifically, these compensation guidelines focus on the nature and severity of your personal injury. The tool bases compensation values solely on the ‘General Damages’ element of your compensation award.
General Damages are directly related to the type of injury you have sustained, the severity of the injury and which part of the body the injury has affected. Calculators will use these figures to estimate the potential value of the General Damages of compensation claims, and will often consider the likely impact of your injury on your future well-being when presenting compensation settlement amounts.
Whilst not represented in any figures given by compensation calculators, due to the fact that they are unique in each type of Car Accident Compensation Claims, ‘Special Damages’ are also likely to make up part of your overall compensation settlement amount.
Special Damages will go on to include any financial losses suffered, as well as any additional expenses that you may have incurred because of your injury following a road traffic accident, such as travel costs and medical expenses.
Other contributory factors must also be considered when establishing the value of the Special Damages, for example, long-lasting debilitating physical health problems that could stop you from working or any long-term medical costs.
At Sheldon Davidson Solicitors we have successfully secured compensation for car accidents where other firms have advised the client against pursuing a claim.
When a road traffic accident affects you or a loved one, we appreciate how stressful this can be, but with Sheldon Davidson Solicitors you do not have to face the immediate and longer-term challenges by yourself.
We will help you from start to finish and will remain committed to achieving the best result.
Generally, in the UK, you are required to initiate a personal injury claim within 3 years from the date of the accident under section 11 of the Limitation Act 1980 (LA 1980). There are, however, a number of exceptions to this general rule.
In addition to the special circumstances listed below, you may, in exceedingly rare circumstances, be exempted from the limitation period under Section 33 of the Limitation Act 1980.
If a child is injured in a car accident and they are aged under 18, then a parent, guardian or other suitable “litigation friend” is entitled to make Car Accident Compensation Claims on their behalf at any time up to the date of the child’s 18th birthday, irrespective of have long prior to that date the accident happened.
If a claim is not made on behalf of the child, then once they reach the age of 18, they have three years from the date of their 18th birthday to make a compensation claim for themselves.
In instances where a car accident results in a fatality, close family members may be able to make an injury claim on behalf of their deceased relative, providing that the statutory 3 year limitation period did not expire during the lifetime of the deceased person. In such cases, the family has a further 3 years from the date of the death of their relative in which to make a compensation claim.
If the person injured was receiving treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983 at the time of their injury, the three-year deadline in which they would be able to make a compensation claim would not start until the date on which they were discharged as a patient, or the date the conditions of their disability ended. The 3-year limit starts from the earlier of the two dates.
In some cases, it may also be possible for a family member or other suitable litigation friend to make a claim on behalf of a claimant currently receiving treatment. In some instances, Car Accident Compensation Claims of this nature may be brought before the claimant has been discharged.
If you believe you have a claim and are nearing the 3-year statutory time limit, you should contact Sheldon Davidson Solicitors as soon as possible, so we can advise you as to whether any of the exceptions apply to your personal situation.
If you or a loved one are injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, it’s important to seek legal advice from expert personal injury solicitors with specialist knowledge and a proven track record in this particular area of the law.
Sheldon Davidson Solicitors are compassionate, professional, and dedicated to helping you to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your claim.
We will ensure that you receive the treatment that you need, calling on our network of medical professionals to help you on the road to recovery.
Based in Manchester, we work with clients throughout the North West and right across the whole of the country. We make the process of making a claim as straightforward as possible, supporting you throughout the entire process and fighting tirelessly on your behalf to achieve the best possible result.
With us, you, your family, and your claim are in safe hands.
When you first contact Sheldon Davidson Solicitors, your initial consultation is free. We will assess the details of your accident and injuries and will use our considerable expertise to help determine whether you have grounds for a car accident injury claim. If we feel that you have a case, we will give you clear advice, guidance, and support at every step of the claims process.
We are normally able to work on a no win no fee claim basis so that your finances needn’t be a barrier to taking action – if we don’t win, you don’t pay, meaning no financial risk to you.
If you have sustained a car accident injury as a result of third-party negligence, Sheldon Davidson Solicitors' team of Manchester Personal Injury Lawyers will handle all aspects of your Car Accident Injury Compensation Claim, ensuring you are awarded the maximum personal injury compensation available to you.
Sheldon Davidson Solicitors are road accident claim specialists with expertise in settling a varied range of car accident injury claims. And have a reputation for successfully secured compensation for car accidents where other firms have advised the client against pursuing a claim.
We have a long-standing track record of obtaining practical financial support and high-quality medical care for our clients. To find out more about pursuing your car accident injury compensation claim, contact our team or fill in our online claim form.
From the moment we met you, we had the utmost confidence in your professionalism and care for us. Please know what a positive impact you had on us at what has been a challenging time. Mr & Mrs C
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