If you have experienced a finger injury due to another party failing to follow laws to protect your health and safety, you could be eligible to start a personal injury claim. This may lead you to question how much compensation for a finger injury you could receive. This can depend upon a number of factors, including the extent of your injury and the costs you have incurred as a result. You may also have taken time off work to recover, which you can seek compensation for.
In this guide, you can read about how finger injury compensation amounts are assessed and the eligibility criteria in place to make a claim. Furthermore, we outline the common causes of finger injury claims and the process of claiming compensation. Finally, you can learn how a solicitor from our panel may help you proceed.
You can enquire about our panel on No Win No Fee solicitors at any time through our team of advisors. They can determine whether you are eligible for finger injury compensation. Contact them today:
- Call us on 0800 408 7826
- Use our online chat pop-up
- Complete the online claim form
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- How Much Compensation For A Finger Injury?
- Am I Eligible To Claim Finger Injury Compensation?
- Common Causes Of Finger Injury Claims
- How To Claim Finger Injury Compensation
- How Our Panel Of Solicitors Can Help You Claim
- More Information
How Much Compensation For A Finger Injury?
You may be wondering, ‘How much compensation for a finger injury could I receive?’. There is no set amount of compensation you could receive, as the factors of your case will affect the amount of compensation awarded. However, we can tell you the different forms of compensation you may be awarded.
The first head of loss you could be awarded is general damages. These cover the pain and suffering caused by your finger injury.
We have included in the table below finger injury compensation amounts provided by the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) as this document may be used by those calculating your general damages. The JCG contains compensation guidelines for a variety of injuries at differing severities.
Please note that none of these figures are guaranteed. Additionally, the first entry has not been taken from the JCG.
| Type of Injury | Severity | Compensation figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple severe injuries and financial losses | Severe | Up to £200,000+ | Claimant has multiple severe injuries with associated costs such as medical costs and lost earnings. |
| Hand | Amputation of Index and Middle and/or Ring Fingers | £75,550 to £110, 750 | Hand rendered of very little use. |
| Severe Fractures to Fingers | Up to £44,480 | May lead to partial amputations and deformity. | |
| Very serious injury to thumb | £23,920 to £42,720 | Where the thumb has been severed at the base and grafted back on leaving it useless | |
| Amputation of ring and little fingers | In the region of £26,620 | Amputation of ring and little fingers | |
| Total and partial loss of index finger | £14,850 to £22,870 | Includes index finger injuries that result in impaired dexterity and disfigurement | |
| Serious injury to ring or middle fingers | £12,590 to £19,940 | Serious injury or severely fractured finger resulting in permanent loss of grip and deformity | |
| Fracture of index finger | £11,120 to £14,930 | Cases where a fracture has quickly healed but grip remains somewhat diminished | |
| Amputation of little finger | £10,550 to £14,940 | Amputation of little finger |
Use Our Personal Injury Compensation Calculator
You can also use our compensation calculator. This is a quick and easy way to gather an idea of how much compensation could be awarded. It asks questions about many factors, such as the type and cause of injury.
Special Damages In Finger Injury Claims
You may also be able to claim special damages. These recover the costs that you have accumulated due to your injury, such as:
- Medical expenses
- Travel costs to/from medical appointments
- Payments made for professional care
- The cost of home adjustments
You should keep receipts and bank statements to show these costs, as special damages may not be awarded without them.
Contact our advisors to discuss your case today.
Am I Eligible To Claim Finger Injury Compensation?
Now that you have a better idea of how much compensation for a finger injury you could potentially receive, you must also learn about the eligibility criteria in place to be able to claim compensation. To make a finger injury claim, you need to provide proof that:
- A party owed you a duty of care
- They did not uphold their duty
- This caused your finger injury
The duty of care refers to the responsibility to act according to the laws in place that aim to protect your health and safety. Read the next section for further information.
Common Causes Of Finger Injury Claims
There are many scenarios in which a person or organisation fails to act upon their duty of care, resulting in a finger injury. Keep reading to learn about claiming for accidents on the road, in a public place, or a workplace.
Road Traffic Accidents
All road users owe each other a duty of care, whether you are a driver, pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist, to use the roads safely and responsibly. All must act in accordance with the Highway Code and laws, such as the Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA). You could start a road traffic accident claim if:
- You injure your finger during a car accident. A driver pulls out at a junction without looking. They crash into your car and cause you to crush your finger bone against your steering wheel.
- While walking on the pavement, a motorcyclist swerves into you. You land on the ground, and they run over your hand. This results in multiple broken finger bones
Accidents At Work
Your employer has a duty of care to take reasonable steps to protect your health and safety in the workplace. This is established by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASWA). Accident at work claims could be made, if, for example:
- You suffer a manual handling injury while lifting heavy boxes. You were not given manual handling training, causing your finger to be strained when trying to hold and carry a load incorrectly.
- Your employer fails to repair faulty machinery and still requires you to work it. This causes your hand to become trapped when the machine malfunctions and your fingers are amputated.
Accidents In Public Places
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 establishes the duty of care that you are owed when using a public space. The occupier of the space must take steps to ensure your reasonable safety. The occupier is the person in control of the space, such as a library, public park or supermarket. You could claim for an accident in a public place if:
- You visit a cafe and walk over a wet floor. There is no warning sign, so you slip and fall over. You use your hand to break your fall and sprain your finger.
- When visiting a museum, you use a faulty handrail and fall down some stairs. You suffer multiple injuries, including a broken arm and a broken finger.
If you have any questions about the different scenarios for which you could claim compensation for a finger injury, please contact an advisor. They can determine your eligibility and answer any questions you may have, such as ‘How much compensation for a finger injury could I claim?’
How To Claim Finger Injury Compensation
You may be wondering about the process for claiming compensation. Below, we share various steps you should be aware of when making a finger injury claim.
Gather Evidence To Prove Your Claim
You will need to provide evidence of your finger injury and its impact on you, as well as probing who was responsible for your injury This could include:
- A copy of your medical records detailing your injury
- Contact details of people who witnessed your accident take place
- CCTV footage, or other video footage, of the incident
- Photographs of your finger injury and the accident scene
- Accident reports (if you suffered a finger injury in a public place or workplace)
If you decide to work with a solicitor, they could help you with gathering evidence.
Time Limits – How Long You Have To Claim
The majority of personal injury claims must begin within three years from the date of the incident, as outlined within the Limitation Act 1980.
There are exceptions in cases where the injured person is:
- Below the age of eighteen
- Lacks the mental capacity to make their own claim.
You can contact our advisors to learn more about these exceptions.
How Long It Takes To Receive Compensation For A Finger Injury
We cannot state how long it will take for you to gain finger injury compensation. There are many factors to consider for your personal injury claim, such as:
- Whether or not your claim goes to court and if so, how busy the court schedule is
- Whether the defending party accepts liability
- Whether you can reach an agreement with the defendant on the value of the compensation award
- The type and amount of evidence you need to support your compensation claim
We understand that this can seem like an overwhelming process. Our advisors are available to offer free advice about the personal injury claims process. They can provide an initial consultation to calculate how much compensation for your finger injury you could potentially receive and possibly pass your claim to a solicitor from our panel.
How Our Panel Of Solicitors Can Help You Claim
If eligible, a solicitor from our panel can offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This is a great way to proceed if you are worried about legal fees, as it works on the basis of No Win No Fee. This means that you will not need to pay for your solicitor’s work:
- Before your finger injury claim begins
- While it is ongoing
- If you are not awarded compensation
On the condition that you receive compensation, you will need to pay a success fee. This is a percentage of your finger injury compensation that you owe to your solicitor. The legal cap on this percentage ensures that the majority of your compensation stays with you.
Additionally, our panel assist with finger injury claims by:
- Helping you to gather the relevant evidence to support your claim
- Negotiating your compensation to include general damages and relevant special damages
- Communicating with the defendant as your representative
- Ensuring that your claim is started within the time limit
To find out if you can access these services, please contact an advisor through your preferred method of contact. They can assess your claim and possibly pass it on to a solicitor from our panel. You could be eligible to claim compensation for your finger injury, so why not get in contact?
- Call us on 0800 408 7826
- Use our online chat pop-up
- Complete the online claim form
More Information
Read our other guides:
- Find out how much compensation you could receive for a wrist injury
- Learn about how to claim for a broken forearm
- Visit our guide on hand injury claims
Further information:
- Check out the NHS guide for finger pain
- Read the NHS advice for a broken finger
- Learn about how to claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Thank you for taking the time to read our guide on how much compensation for a finger injury you could receive. Contact us with any questions you may have.