Hand & Finger Injury Compensation Amounts
At HDP Solicitors we strive to achieve fantastic compensation for our clients. If you've injured your hand, or fingers in an accident at work, in the car or in a public place then you could be eligible to claim compensation.
You may be unsure if you have a valid claim or not, if this is the case then give one of our team a call and we'll be only too pleased to advise you. If you do have a valid hand injury compensation claim then we can act on this for you, on a no win no fee basis meaning you don't have to pay a penny to get the compensation that you deserve. You can see below a quick guide to what this might be, although please note these are not guaranteed amounts.
We'll look after everything for you, and guide you through the process, arranging any medical treatment you may require and be entitled to for your hand injury. If you would like some more information about how we can help with your hand injury claim then contact our specialist personal injury solicitors today.
The hands are cosmetically and functionally the most important component parts of the upper limbs. The loss of a hand is valued not far short of the amount which would be awarded for the loss of the arm itself. The upper end of any bracket will generally be appropriate where the injury is to the dominant hand. In cases of injuries to multiple digits, practitioners and Judges should not simply add the figures which would be appropriate for each injury separately, but should consider the overall extent of pain, suffering, and loss of amenity, usually leading to a lower award than would be appropriate by simple addition.
| Injury | Guideline award |
|---|---|
| Total or effective loss of both hands | £120,040 to £171,920 |
| Serious damage to both hands | £47,550 to £72,150 |
| Total or effective loss of one hand | £82,040 to £93,540 |
| Amputation of index and middle and/or ring fingers | £52,810 to £77,430 |
| Serious hand injuries - reduced hand to 50 per cent capacity | £24,740 to £52,810 |
| Severe fractures to fingers | Up to £31,350 |
| Less serious hand injury - severe crush with significant impaired function | £12,340 to £24,740 |
| Moderate hand injury - crush injuries, penetrating wounds, soft tissue type and deep lacerations | £4,780 to £11,330 |
| Total and partial loss of index finger | £10,380 to £15,990 |
| Fracture of index finger - grip impaired | £7,780 to £10,440 |
| Serious injury to ring or middle fingers | £12,700 to £13,940 |
| Loss of the terminal phalanx of the ring or middle fingers | £3,370 to £6,720 |
| Amputation of the little finger | £7,380 to £10,440 |
| Loss of part of the little finger | £3,370 to £5,000 |
| Amputation of ring and little fingers | In the region of £18,620 |
| Amputation of the terminal phalanges of the index and middle fingers | In the region of £21,320 |
| Loss of thumb | £30,300 to £46,780 |
| Very serious injury to thumb - leaving it virtually useless | £16,720 to £29,860 |
| Serious injury to the thumb - impaired grip and loss of dexterity | £10,750 to £14,310 |
| Moderate injuries to the thumb | £8,250 to £10,750 |
| Severe dislocation of the thumb | £3,370 to £5,790 |
| Minor hand, finger and thumb injuries This includes fracture which generally have recovered in six months. Also injuries such as scarring, tenderness, and reaction to the cold where there is a full recovery. |
Up to £4,055 |
The figures shown are sourced from the Judicial College Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases (fifteenth Edition, 2019) are a guide to show the approximate amount you could receive as compensation for your injury.
Compensation awards vary according to the severity of injury and how quickly you recover. The figures do not apply for criminal injuries.