How much compensation for an eye injury you could receive will depend on the pain, suffering and financial consequences related to the injury. Eye injuries can be lifechanging and some claimants find that they have to adapt to having impaired vision. However, you can also claim for less severe eye injuries. In order to make a personal injury claim, it will be necessary to prove that said injuries resulted from another party’s failure to uphold health and safety laws.
Contact an advisor today to find out whether you can start an eye injury claim. There is no obligation to proceed after confirming this, as they understand you may need time to reach a decision. You can ask them any questions you may have about the process and how a compensation payout could benefit you.
We are here to help you
Here at HowMuchCompensation.co.uk our expert advisors are on hand 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assess your compensation claim. Should you require free advice we can connect you to a specialist solicitor.
Browse Our Guide
- How Much Compensation For An Eye Injury?
- What Determines How Eye Injury Compensation Is Calculated?
- Special Damages In Eye Injury Claims
- Could You Make An Eye Injury Compensation Claim?
- How Long Do You Have To Make An Eye Injury Compensation Claim?
- What Evidence Could Help In Eye Injury Claims?
- Why Claim Eye Injury Compensation Using A No Win No Fee Solicitor?
- Read More About Claiming Personal Injury Compensation
How Much Compensation For An Eye Injury?
How much compensation you could get for an eye injury that results in total blindness could be in the region of £327,940, according to the figures within the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG is a document that legal professionals may use to value general damages in a personal injury claim, as it provides compensation guidelines for a range of injuries.
General damages are awarded for your injuries and the pain and suffering they have caused you.
We have provided some of the JCG figures in the following table. However, it is important that you do not view these as a confirmation of the compensation that you could be entitled to. Calculating compensation is a complex process, and many unique factors need to be accounted for.
This is why you may want to consider speaking with an advisor directly. They provide free case assessments to outline what you could be compensated for. You may find their estimate useful when deciding whether or not to start legal proceedings.
The 1st figure we have included was not provided by the JCG.
| Type and Severity of Injury | Compensation Bracket | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple injuries with financial losses | Up to £1,000,000+ | Multiple injuries resulting in costs such as those relating to private medical treatment, travel for medical appointments and professional care |
| Total blindness | In the region of £327,940 | Total blindness |
| Lost sight in 1 eye with reduced vision in the remaining eye (i) | £117,150 to £219,400 | There is a serious that the eye fill deteriorate further beyond the risk of sympathetic ophthalmia |
| Lost sight in 1 eye with reduced vision in the remaining eye (ii) | £78,040 to £129,330 | The vision in the remaining eye is reduced and there mat be further problems (such as double vision) |
| Total loss of 1 eye | £66,920 to £80,210 | The cosmetic impact, age of the claimant and psychological effects will be considered when assessing the award |
| Complete loss sight in 1 eye | £60,130 to £66,920 | Complete loss sight in 1 eye |
| Constant double vision or incomplete but serious loss of vision in 1 eye with significant risk of reduce vision in the other eye | £28,900 to £48,040 | The top of the bracket would apply to a case of constant blurred vision and light sensitivity affecting both eyes which means the person has to constantly wear dark glasse |
| Permanent but minor impairment of vision in 1 or both eyes | £11,120 to £25,600 | This can apply to those with some double vision that may not affect them all the time as well and instances of sensitivity to bright light that does not require constant use of dark glasses |
| Minor eye injuries | £4,820 to £10,660 | Such injuries can result from exposure to fumes, getting liquid in the eye or being struck, resulting some interference with vision and initial pain |
Contact our advisors today to see how much compensation for an eye injury you may receive.
We are here to help you
Here at HowMuchCompensation.co.uk our expert advisors are on hand 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assess your compensation claim. Should you require free advice we can connect you to a specialist solicitor.
What Determines How Eye Injury Compensation Is Calculated?
The level of pain and suffering you have experienced and the severity of harm all help determine how much eye injury compensation could be awarded.
Other factors that are taken into consideration when compensation is being calculated include:
- The type of injury suffered
- Whether more than 1 injury was suffered
- The future impact of your injury
- The prognosis
- Any loss of amenity e.g. not being to participate in a hobby you usually did due to your injury
If you have questions about how compensation is calculated, you can contact our advisors.
Special Damages In Eye Injury Claims
Additionally, how much compensation for an eye injury you could receive will also depend on whether you are entitled to special damages. This is the head of claim that allows for the recovery of financial losses caused by the injury.
Some examples could include:
- The costs of any eye drops or other prescriptions
- Any eye surgery fees
- Any loss of earnings for taking time off work to recover
- Care costs, including both professional and gratuitous
- Travel costs to and from medical appointments
All of these costs will need to be supported by evidence, such as invoices, receipts, and payslips. You can contact our advisors today to see whether you may be eligible to claim for special damages.
Could You Make An Eye Injury Compensation Claim?
You can make an eye injury compensation claim if your injury resulted from the failure of another party to uphold health and safety laws. This can also be referred to as a breached duty of care. There are various situations where this can apply, so keep reading for some key examples.
At Work
When you are working, your employer owes you a duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HASAWA). This means they must take reasonable steps to ensure employees’ safety. An example of when you can make a workplace accident claim would be if:
- Your employer asks you to work with hazardous chemicals, but they do not provide you with any safety goggles. The chemicals splash into your eyes, causing permanent double vision. This experience also leads you to suffer from severe anxiety
In Public Places
Due to the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 (OLA), the party in charge of a public place must take steps to ensure your reasonable safety as a visitor. You could seek compensation for an accident in a public place for the following scenario:
- When you enter a bar, you slip on a patch of wet floor, and there is no sign to warn you. You hit your head on a table as you fall, and the impact fractures your eye socket. It takes months for your full vision to return.
On The Roads
All road users owe a duty of care to each other when using the road. Therefore, they need to follow the laws and guidance that aim to keep others safe. Examples include the Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act 1988. There are many incidents that could give rise to a road traffic accident claim, such as:
- The driver behind you is speeding, so they do not have enough time to stop behind you at a red light. They crash into the rear end of your car, causing you to knock your head on the steering wheel. Your eye swells, and you have cloudy vision for a year.
If you have any questions about the different types of claims or how much compensation for an eye injury you could get, speak to our advisors today. We have listed examples of common eye injury claims, but many other incidents could also provide grounds for a valid claim.
How Long Do You Have To Make An Eye Injury Compensation Claim?
You have 3 years to start an eye injury compensation claim. This time limit is set out within the Limitation Act 1980. There are certain cases in which it is not possible for the affected party to commence legal proceedings within this time frame. Therefore, the limitation period can be frozen under certain circumstances.
Read our dedicated limitation period guide to learn further details about this. Our advisory team is also available 24/7 to help. They can confirm when you need to claim and explain how much compensation for an eye injury you could receive.
What Evidence Could Help In Eye Injury Claims?
Evidence that helps you to prove an eye injury compensation claim includes a copy of your medical records, photos of the accident scene and a Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI). The eye injury claims process requires you to prove negligence. This can be broken down into giving evidence of the bodily/psychological impact you have suffered and how the actions of another party caused it.
When you are first looking to claim eye injury compensation, the process can be complex. Get in touch with an advisor today to learn more about the different types of evidence you can give, how much compensation for an eye injury you could be entitled to and whether a solicitor from our panel could guide you through the process.
Why Claim Eye Injury Compensation Using A No Win No Fee Solicitor?
You may want to claim eye injury compensation with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel, as you can access incredible legal services without having to pay upfront or ongoing fees for your solicitor’s work. This is confirmed by signing a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).
Prospective claimants can sometimes feel worried about what happens if their claim fails. Through this type of agreement, you also do not need to pay for your solicitor’s work if you aren’t given compensation.
However, if you are compensated, there will be a success fee to pay. This is a legally capped percentage of the compensation that you need to give to your solicitor. The cap ensures that keep the major share of the compensation.
If you are wondering how exactly one of the solicitors on our panel could help you, consider the following legal services that they offer:
- Guidance on what evidence will bolster your case and gathering it on your behalf
- Straightforward legal definitions and explanations of each stage of the process
- Expert negotiation of the amount of compensation that is owed to you
- Professional communication with other parties made on your behalf
- Arranging any rehabilitation you may need to aid in your recovery
Contact How Much Compensation
You can speak with a How Much Compensation advisor today to find out whether you could access the incredible legal support of one of the solicitors on our panel. An eye injury can result in immense stress, so the guidance of an expert could help to make the process more straightforward for you.
- Submit an enquiry form online
- Call the team on 0800 408 7826
- Use the live chat window in the corner
Read More About Claiming Personal Injury Compensation
You can read some of our other personal injury claim guides below:
- Learn about claiming for hearing loss
- Find out how much compensation you can claim for a facial scar
- Visit our guide on using a multiple injury compensation calculator
External resources:
- Read about claiming Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Find out whether you are eligible for the Blind Person’s Allowance
- Visit the NHS information on eye injuries
Thank you for reading this guide on how much compensation for an eye injury you could receive.
