A Guide To The Average Payout For Nerve Damage Claims In The UK
Learn about the average payout for nerve damage claims in the UK and whether you may be eligible to seek compensation.
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A Guide To The Average Payout For Nerve Damage Claims In The UK
Learn about the average payout for nerve damage claims in the UK and whether you may be eligible to seek compensation.
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Your nerves are responsible for transmitting messages between your brain and the rest of the body. Therefore, nerve damage can drastically change your life and lead to permanent disabilities. It can become difficult to work, complete your daily tasks or enjoy your regular leisure activities. If someone else’s poor actions caused your injury, you may find yourself wondering whether you are eligible to start a personal injury claim and what the average payout for nerve injury claims is in the UK. In this guide, we will answer these questions and more.
You can read about the common causes of nerve damage, which are road traffic or workplace accidents, as well as medical negligence. We will also explain some of the symptoms to look out for and provide the details of how to start a claim for compensation. Finally, we will detail the services that our solicitors offer to eligible claimants on a No Win No Fee basis.
You can contact our advisors at any time with your questions. They can tell you directly if you would be eligible to claim compensation and can help you take the next steps to proceed:
- Call on 0151 375 9916
- Contact us online
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Your compensation can include two types of damages. All compensation payouts include general damages, which cover the pain and suffering that has arisen from your injury. Additionally, your settlement may also consist of special damages, which we look at in more detail below.
You can use our nerve damage compensation calculator tool for free here to check how much you could receive in your claim.
Average Payouts For Nerve Damage
Providing you with the figure for the average payout for nerve damage claims in the UK would not be helpful for your estimates. This is because your claim for compensation will be assessed on an individual basis.
An average would not account for the specifics of your injury or the costs associated. However, our advisors can consider these factors and provide you with a more accurate estimate. Why not contact them for a free case assessment?
You can also review the table below, which includes some figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). These are guidelines for compensation amounts associated with certain severities and types of injuries. However, please be aware that these do not guarantee the amount of compensation that you may be entitled to.
The first figure used in this table does not come from the JCG.
Injured body part Severity Compensation Guideline Amount Notes
Multiple injuries paired with financial losses Severe Up to £500,000 or more Claimant has suffered multiple injuries as well as financial losses
Back Severe (i) £111,150 to £196,450 Injury to nerve root and spinal cord causing disability and loss of bodily functions
Severe (ii) £90,510 to £107,910 Damage to nerve root and loss of sensation with impaired functioning
Moderate (i) £33,880 to £47,320 Irritation of the nerve root with reduced mobility and constant pain
Shoulder Severe £23,430 to £58,610 Typically paired with neck injuries with damage to the brachial plexus (nerves between neck and spinal cord)
Serious £15,580 to £23,430 Damage to lower brachial plexus giving rise to shoulder and neck pain
Leg Less serious (i) £21,920 to £33,880 Nerve damage with reduced mobility and sensory loss
Thumb Serious £15,370 to £20,460 Damage to the nerve causing loss of manual dexterity and sensitivty
Thumb Moderate £11,800 to £15,370 Damage to the nerve causing reduced sensation and function
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Payouts For Nerve Damage After A Car Accident
A common way in which people suffer damage is through a car accident.
The types of injuries suffered, such as whiplash and muscle strains, tears and sprains, as well as more serious injuries, can all trigger damage to nerves.
For example, a severe back injury with nerve damage could see you awarded between £111,150 to £196,450 if it causes severe disabilities.
All people using the roads owe a duty of care to each other, meaning that they must navigate in a safe manner. To uphold this duty, they should follow the Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act 1988. This extends to pedestrians, drivers, motorcyclists and cyclists.
You could be able to claim if:
- Another driver pulls out in front of you at a junction, causing you to brake suddenly. This causes whiplash and injures the nerves in your neck.
- While you are riding a bicycle on the road, a car drives too close and clips you. You fall off your bike and suffer nerve damage in your arms.
When another road user causes you harm due to their negligent actions, you may be able to claim for a road traffic accident.
Whiplash and Nerve Damage Compensation
Whiplash and nerve damage often occur together in road traffic accidents, particularly where the head or neck is forcefully jolted, such as in a zebra crossing collision.
Whiplash injuries typically affect the soft tissues of the neck, but more severe cases can involve compression or irritation of nerves.
When nerve damage is present—causing symptoms like numbness, tingling, weakness, or shooting pain—this can increase the value of a personal injury claim.
For example, a serious whiplash injury with nerve damage that lasts for over two years could receive up to £4,215.
Compensation reflects both the pain and suffering caused by the injury and any long-term impact on quality of life, work ability, or ongoing medical treatment needs.
Compensation For Nerve Damage After Surgery
All medically-trained professionals owe you a duty of care when they are treating you. They must provide a good standard of care. If their failure to do so causes unnecessary harm, you could be eligible to claim nerve damage compensation.
If, for example, you suffer nerve damage to your thumb during a surgical procedure, you could receive up to £20,460 if you go on to lose dexterity and sensitivity.
You could be able to claim if:
- When performing surgery on your leg, the surgeon accidentally severs a nerve, which causes long-term damage.
- An anaesthetist administers too much anaesthetic to your face. This causes a loss of function to the nerves on one side of your face.
You could be eligible to start a medical negligence claim if your incident is similar to those above.
Workplace Accidents and Nerve Damage
All employees are owed a duty of care by their employer. According to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, your employer must take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of employees. For example, the employer must provide adequate training and create a written health and safety policy.
When it comes to nerve damage compensation payouts, a shoulder injury, for example, caused by a manual handling injury, could see you receive up to £58,160 in severe cases involving the neck and spinal cord.
You would be able to claim if:
- Your employer instructs you to lift heavy boxes while working in a warehouse. You have not been given manual handling training so you lift the boxes incorrectly. This causes damage to a nerve in your back.
- You operate factory machinery without safety goggles. The debris from the machine causes injury to your eye, specifically your optic nerve.
When you suffer negligence in the workplace, you could be able to start an accident at work claim for nerve damage.
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What Else Can A Nerve Damage Compensation Payout Include?
You could also receive compensation for special damages as part of your settlement. These cover the financial impacts that you have experienced due to your injury, such as costs for:
- Medical treatment
- Travel to medical appointments
- Professional care
- Lost wages due to time taken off work to recover
- Adjustments made to your home
These specific costs are part of the reason that an average figure for nerve damage claims in the UK is not appropriate. Your solicitor would make sure that expenses relating to your particular injury are accounted for.
If you feel uncertain about starting a claim, you can contact one of our advisors. You may have paid expenses that would not have been necessary if not for your injury. Why not find out if you could be eligible to recover these costs?
Am I Eligible To Claim For Nerve Damage?
If you would like to start a personal injury claim, you must be able to show that:
- The defending party owed a duty of care
- They failed to carry out their duty
- This led you to suffer an injury
A duty of care is the responsibility of a person or organisation to meet certain standards that prevent you from suffering harm. In a later section, we will look at some scenarios where you are owed a duty and give examples of incidents where you could be eligible to claim compensation.
You can also contact our advisors to discuss the specifics of your case. They will then let you know if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Why Choose JF Law For Your Claim?
In addition to offering you a No Win No Fee contract, one of our solicitors could help you with your claim by:
- Communicating with the defendant on your behalf
- Assisting you with the collection of evidence
- Ensuring that you start the claim within the necessary time limit (as discussed previously)
- Negotiating with the defendant to include all general and special damages in your compensation
- Explaining complicated legal processes and jargon in simple terms
If you would like to find out more about our solicitor’s services or have any questions about the average payout for nerve damage claims in the UK, speak with one of our advisors. They offer free advice and the chance to get the ball rolling on your claim, so what do you have to lose?
More Information
You can read our other guides:
- Learn how to claim for a back injury at work
- Find out more information about medical negligence claims for birth injuries
- Learn about claiming for a rear-end collision
You can also look at these external resources:
- Read the NHS guide on nerve conditions
- Follow government advice on claiming Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Learn how to administer first aid from the NHS
Thank you for reading our guide on the average payout for nerve damage claims in the UK. We hope that you now feel informed enough to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What Are Symptoms Of Nerve Damage?
You can suffer nerve damage in a number of different ways that can give rise to a variety of symptoms. These include:
- Lost sensation, numbness or a tingling feeling in your feet or hands
- Shooting pain in the impacted areas
- Increased heart rate
- Weakness of the muscles in your arms and legs
- Lost balance, impaired coordination or dizziness
The symptoms are typically constant, but you could also feel them inconsistently. If you are unsure as to whether you are suffering from nerve damage, you should seek advice from a medical professional.
You can also contact one of our advisors to find out if you could proceed with a personal injury claim. They may be able to pass your claim on to an experienced personal injury solicitor who can help you to gain compensation.
What Evidence Do I Need?
Evidence is required to support your claim for compensation. This can include:
- Receipts for expenses made in relation to your injury
- Bank statements or payslips to show a potential loss of income
- Medical records
- The contact details of people who may have witnessed the incident- they could later be called on to give a witness statement.
- Accident footage, such as from CCTV.
- Photographs from the accident scene.
- Accident reports, such as a police report or an entry in the accident at work book.
What Are The Time Limits For Starting A Claim?
According to the Limitation Act 1980, you usually have three years to start a personal injury claim. This period starts from the date of the injury.
There are some cases where the time limit is different. These include cases where the claimant is either lacking in mental capacity or under the age of eighteen. You can contact one of our advisors for further advice on how the limitation period applies to your case.
How Do You Start A Nerve Damage Claim?
If you believe that your case meets the criteria, you may be wondering how you can claim compensation for nerve damage in the UK. Here, we will examine the personal injury claim process and provide the information that you need to know.
How Long It Can Take To Get A Payout For Nerve Damage?
Just as knowing the average payout for nerve damage claims in the UK would not be helpful to your case, neither would knowing the average time taken to receive compensation.
The length of your claim may be impacted by the following:
- Whether your claim goes to court
- How busy the court schedule is
- The time needed to collate your evidence
- Whether the defendant accepts liability
- Whether you can reach an agreement with the defendant about the amount of compensation to be awarded
We understand that starting a claim can seem daunting, but our expert solicitors have experience representing such claims and can help you at every stage.
Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim?
You may have heard of the term No Win No Fee and wondered how that works when you claim compensation. If eligible, one of our solicitors could offer to support your claim under a Conditional Fee Agreement, which works on this basis. Therefore, you would not need to pay your solicitor’s fees:
- Upfront
- During the course of the claim
- In the event that you do not receive compensation
If your claim for compensation is successful, you would then need to pay a success fee to your solicitor. This refers to the percentage of your compensation that you pay to your solicitor. It is legally capped to ensure that most of the compensation stays with you.
