If you have suffered an injury and want to see neck and shoulder compensation amounts, look no further. Our guide will give you an idea of how much compensation for a neck and shoulder injury in the UK you could receive. Although we can’t give you an exact figure in this guide, we can tell you how neck and shoulder injury compensation could be awarded for successful personal injury claims.
In order to have good grounds to seek compensation, you will need to prove that you meet the personal injury claims eligibility requirements. We discuss these and look at situations in which you could suffer an injury and claim for it.
You’ll also find out more information about common shoulder injuries, types of neck injury, and the personal injury claims process amongst other important information. We’ll conclude with our penultimate section about how a solicitor from our panel can help you with a claim on a No Win No Fee basis.
Find out if you’re eligible to receive neck and shoulder injury compensation today by contacting our advisors. You can do so by:
- Filling in our online contact form.
- Calling our 24-hour helpline on 0800 408 7826.
- Opting for the live chat function.
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- How Much Compensation You Can Receive For A Neck And Shoulder Injury
- Am I Eligible To Claim Neck And Shoulder Compensation?
- Common Causes Of Neck And Shoulder Injuries
- How To Make A Neck And Shoulder Injury Claim
- How Our Team Can Help You To Claim
- More Information
How Much Compensation You Can Receive For A Neck And Shoulder Injury
The amount of compensation you could get will depend on your claim. Every claim is different and assessed on its individual merits. As we mentioned above, we can’t tell you how much compensation for a neck and shoulder injury in this guide. However, we can tell you what your settlement might consist of.
How Compensation Is Calculated
Personal injury compensation is made up of two categories: general damages and special damages. General damages focus on the severity of your injuries and the effect your injury or injuries have had on you. The amount of compensation you are awarded will depend on the psychological damage and the physical suffering your neck and shoulder injuries have caused you.
If you’re wondering how compensation for the pain and suffering will be calculated, you can use our table as a reference. It contains figures taken from the Judicial College Guidelines, a legal resource that compiles compensation amounts for different injuries. Those responsible for valuing claims may use it as a reference when calculating compensation for claims made in England and Wales.
The first entry is not taken from these guidelines. Note that these figures should be used as a guide only – you may be awarded more or less depending on the various factors associated with compensation claims.
| TYPE OF INJURY | SEVERITY | POTENTIAL COMPENSATION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple injuries | Severe injuries and multiple instances of special damages | Up to £1,000,000+ | Several severe injuries in addition to special damages compensation. |
| Neck injuries | Severe (i) | Around £181,020 | Severe headaches, incomplete paraplegia. permanent spastic quadriparesis. |
| Severe (ii) | £80,240 to £159,770 | Spine disc damage leading to potential disability, loss of function in some limbs. | |
| Severe (iii) | £55,500 to £68,330 | Soft tissue fractures and dislocations, award will depend on length of treatment. | |
| Moderate (i) | £30,500 to £46,970 | Fractures or dislocations that lead to immediate pain and potential chronic conditions. | |
| Moderate (ii) | £16,770 to £30,500 | Cervical spondylosis, limited movement, permanent or severe pain. | |
| Shoulder injuries | Severe | £23,430 to £58,610 | Damaged brachial plexus leading to permanent disability. |
| Serious | £15,580 to £23,430 | Dislocated shoulder, weakness of grip, intrusive symptoms, damage to brachial plexus. | |
| Moderate | £9,630 to £15,580 | Frozen shoulder, injuries lasting two years or a little more but without major pain. | |
| Minor (i) | £5,310 to £9,630 | Considerable pain but all injuries heal with two years. |
Special Damages And Their Role In Your Claim
In addition to general damages, most types of injuries will net special damages too. Unlike general damages, which compensate you for pain and suffering, special damages compensate you for any financial losses caused by this pain and suffering. Some special damages you could claim in a neck and shoulder injury compensation claim are:
- Loss of earnings if you were forced to take time off work.
- At-home care.
- Prescription costs.
- Medical treatment.
- Transport to and from appointments.
One of our advisors can give you a more personalised valuation of what compensation you could receive. They can also discuss the out-of-pocket expenses you experienced due to your injuries and advise on what evidence you could submit to be reimbursed these costs. Please get in touch using the details at the top of the screen.
Am I Eligible To Claim Neck And Shoulder Compensation?
You will need to prove the following to be eligible for neck and shoulder injury compensation:
- A duty of care was owed to you.
- This duty of care was breached.
- You suffered a neck and shoulder injury because of this breach.
A duty of care is a legal obligation owed in certain circumstances by an individual or organisation to ensure another party’s reasonable safety. We’ll look at a few of these circumstances shortly.
Common Causes Of Neck And Shoulder Injuries
There are various causes that can lead to neck and shoulder injuries, including accidents at work, road traffic accidents, and accidents in a public place. You can read more about these situations in this section.
Some main causes include:
- Slipping on a wet floor.
- Tripping over an item.
- Manual handling injury.
- Being in a road traffic accident.
Workplace Accidents
If you were involved in an accident at work, you could make a shoulder and/or neck injury compensation claim. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, your employer must ensure that they take reasonably practicable steps to make sure their employees are safe in the workplace.
Some things your employer could do to ensure this are:
- Check and maintain all equipment and replace where necessary.
- Offer detailed training on a regular basis.
- Carry out risk assessments often.
- Provide the relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees.
If you feel that your injury was caused by your employer not adhering to relevant health and safety regulations, reach out to our advisors today for a free consultation.
Road Traffic Accidents
Everyone using the roads owes a duty of care to other people navigating the roads. This means that all road users must abide by the rules laid out in the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code. This includes those driving a car, cyclists, and pedestrians. Some examples of a road user breaching their duty of care towards you are:
- Ignoring road signs and crossings.
- Going over or under the speed limit.
- Being distracted by a phone or another device.
- Driving under the influence or drink or drugs.
Much like an accident at work, you can likely pursue compensation for a neck and shoulder injury if you can prove that another road user failed to comply with relevant road safety laws.
Some injuries may fall under the Whiplash Reform Programme. If you are over 18, the driver or passenger of a vehicle when you were injured, and have injuries worth £5000 or less, you will need to claim using this programme, provided the accident occurred in England or Wales. Compensation tariffs for whiplash injuries can be found in the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021. Our advisors can give you more information.
Accidents In Public
Suffering an injury while in public doesn’t mean you can’t make a personal injury claim. Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, all occupiers (the individual or organisation responsible for a space) must take reasonable precautions to keep the public safe while on the premises.
These precautions could be:
- Ensuring a building is safe and up-to-date on regulations.
- Using risk assessments to identify and deal with hazards. For example, taking a staircase out of use while the light is repaired.
- Purchasing new equipment where necessary.
To discuss the circumstances of your accident and to find out how much compensation for a neck and shoulder injury, speak to a member of the team today. If you have good grounds for a claim, you could be connected to one of the solicitors from our panel.
How To Make A Neck And Shoulder Injury Claim
If you are eligible to claim, you will need to gather compelling evidence that proves liability for your injuries. Without evidence, you don’t have a claim. If you reach out to one of our advisors, they can advise you on what you could submit.
Additionally, if you satisfy the requirements and wish to proceed, you could be connected to one of the highly experienced personal injury solicitors from our panel. As one of the services offered by our panel, they could help you collect evidence.
Gather The Right Supporting Evidence
To claim neck and shoulder injury compensation, we recommend gathering:
- CTTV footage that shows the accident.
- Photos and/or videos of the accident scene and your injuries.
- A copy of your healthcare records from after the accident. These will show proof of medical appointments and treatment.
- Contact details of any witnesses – do not take a witness statement yourself. However, they can give a statement further into the claims process.
How Long Your Time Limit Is To Start A Claim
Per the Limitation Act 1980, there usually is a three-year time limit to make personal injury claims. This time limit begins from the date of your accident and lasts exactly three years. Once you have begun the claims process, there is no time limit. Because of this, always better to see if you could make a claim sooner rather than later.
There are some exceptions to this time limit, such as the claimant being under 18 or lacking mental capacity. In these cases, a litigation friend is required. Our advisors can tell you more if you think you may be exempt from the time limit.
How Long Can It Take To Get Compensation For A Neck And Shoulder Injury?
Personal injury claims can settle within a matter or months or take years to settle. Some factors that could influence the length of your claim include the defendant refusing to accept liability, evidence being difficult to obtain, or your claim needing to go to court.
However, your compensation payout should be with you within a month once your claim has settled. There may be other delays that your personal injury solicitor will inform you of.
How Our Team Can Help You To Claim
At How Much Compensation, our panel are experts in representing you throughout the personal injury claims process. Amongst other assistance, your personal injury solicitor will:
- Handle court proceedings if relevant.
- Explain all legal jargon and laws where necessary.
- Collect the right kinds of evidence.
- Offer legal advice and negotiate for the best possible settlement for your circumstances.
Furthermore, our panel offer a No Win No Fee service under a Conditional Fee Agreement. This type of service takes some of the financial strain out of claiming, which is particularly useful if you are already struggling with financial losses.
When working with a No Win No Fee solicitor, you:
- Won’t be asked to pay for their work when the claim commences or as it moves through the claims process.
- Also, you won’t be expected to pay for solicitor services if the claim does not have a positive outcome.
- You will only be expected to pay a success fee to your solicitor if your claim is successful. This is a small percentage taken from your compensation. A legislative limit applies to the percentage.
More Information
Thank you for reading our guide about how much compensation for a neck and shoulder injury you could receive. Don’t hesitate to see if you can claim by:
- Filling in our online contact form.
- Opting for the live chat function.
- Calling our 24-hour helpline on 0800 408 7826.
The following internal and external links may be helpful to you when researching neck and shoulder injury compensation:
- Read our public liability claims guide.
- Find out how much compensation you could receive for a car accident.
- See the amount of compensation you could get for a work injury.
- NHS-UK – read advice on how to ease neck pain.
- NHS.UK – read about how to deal with shoulder pain.
- GOV.UK – find out how to request CCTV footage of yourself.