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How much compensation to expect

If your claim is successful, how much compensation to expect will depend on the specific circumstances of your claim.

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The aim of the compensation is to put you back in the same position you'd have been in - as far as money is able - had the negligence not happened.

The value of a claim consists of two elements:

general damages - this is monetary compensation for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity. For example, if the negligence has caused you to lose a limb, then there will be a some of money awarded to you to reflect the pain and suffering that you will have inevitably gone through as a result of that trauma
special damages - these are the financial losses or 'out of pocket expenses' that you have incurred or will incur as a direct result of the negligence, for example loss of earnings, medical costs, care costs etc. These are awarded in addition to general damages.

As the value of the claim will depend on its specific circumstances it is impossible to give a definitive list as to what your claim may be worth. However, a useful guide can be found in the JSB Guidelines, which can be accessed via the link below.

We'd suggest that if you have specific questions concerning how much compensation to expect, that you contact one of our specialist lawyers. They'll be happy to discuss the matter with you on an informal basis.