How much compensation could I get for a hand injury?
Severe fracture to fingers with partial amputations resulting in deformity, impairment of grip, reduced function up to £18,500. Loss of index finger £9,000.
Fractures with impairment of grip from £4,250 to £5,850. Loss of middle finger £7,500. Serious injury to ring or middle fingers £7,000 to £7,750.
Loss of terminal phalanx of ring or middle fingers from £2000 to £3500. Amputation of little finger from £4000 to £5850. Loss of part of little finger where tip is sensitive from £2000 to £2750.
Fracture of one finger with complete recovery within a few weeks from £1,000 to £1,750. Loss of thumb from £18,000 to £27,500. Severe dislocation of thumb, £2,000 to £3,000.
Please note: These are approximations of what is commonly awarded for similar arm injuries. Additional compensation may be paid for other related expenses and loss of potential earnings.
N.B All cases are judged individually based on the circumstances.
