Injured through no fault of your own? Harris & Co. Solicitors pursue maximum compensation for every type of personal injury claim — on a strict No Win, No Fee basis. Free initial advice, no pressure, no obligation.
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If you have been injured through someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Our specialist solicitors handle the full range of personal injury claims on a strict No Win, No Fee basis.
Car crashes, motorbike accidents, cycling collisions and pedestrian injuries. Including whiplash, soft tissue injuries and serious trauma.
Learn More →Injuries sustained at work due to employer negligence, unsafe practices, defective equipment or inadequate training. Industrial disease claims also handled.
Learn More →Injuries caused by wet floors, uneven pavements, defective premises or poor lighting in public places, shops, restaurants or local authority land.
Learn More →Substandard treatment, surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis by NHS or private healthcare providers that caused you avoidable harm.
Learn More →Cyclists are among the most vulnerable road users. We handle collision claims, dooring accidents, and injuries caused by poor road surfaces.
Learn More →Spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury, amputation and other catastrophic injuries requiring long-term care. We pursue every head of loss.
Learn More →Victims of violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales may be entitled to compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
Learn More →Injuries on someone else's property — parks, gyms, sports facilities, entertainment venues — where the occupier failed their duty of care.
Learn More →From your first call to your final settlement — here is exactly what to expect when you instruct Harris & Co. Solicitors on a personal injury claim. No surprises, no jargon.
Call us or submit a callback request. A specialist solicitor will assess your claim, explain your options and advise whether you have a viable case — at no cost and with no obligation to proceed.
We gather all evidence — medical records, witness statements, CCTV, expert reports. We arrange your independent medical examination and quantify every head of loss including lost earnings and future care costs.
We submit your claim and negotiate aggressively on your behalf. The vast majority of claims settle without court proceedings. If the other side refuses a fair offer, we are fully prepared to litigate.
Once your claim settles, your compensation is paid directly to you. Under No Win No Fee, our success fee is deducted from the award — a percentage of your general damages, typically from 25%. You keep the rest.
No Win No Fee means exactly what it says — if your claim is unsuccessful, you pay nothing. We take on the full financial risk so you can pursue justice without worrying about legal costs.
We enter into a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) with every personal injury client, meaning our fees are only payable from your compensation if we win. Where a matter proceeds to court, ATE (After the Event) insurance policies are available to cover associated costs.
No retainer, no deposit, no hourly rate. Your claim is funded entirely by us until settlement.
If your claim is unsuccessful, you pay us nothing. Our No Win No Fee agreement means you are never financially exposed.
Our success fee is a percentage of your general damages — typically from 25% — agreed with you in full before we start.
Speak to a solicitor today. No obligation, no pressure — just clear, honest advice about your position.
Call 0161 537 3777 Start Your ClaimCompensation in personal injury cases is calculated using the Judicial College Guidelines — the standard reference used by courts across the UK. The table below shows typical award ranges by injury type and severity. Every case is different, and actual awards also include special damages for financial losses such as lost earnings and medical costs.
Important: The figures below are general damages guidelines only, based on the Judicial College Guidelines (16th Edition). Your total compensation may be significantly higher once financial losses are added. Speak to one of our solicitors for a free assessment specific to your circumstances.
| Part of Body | Severity | Compensation Range | Types of Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Minor | £1,880 – £9,040 | Head injury with full recovery within weeks. Higher awards where ongoing headaches are a feature. |
| Head | Moderate | £13,430 – £93,070 | Poor concentration, risk of epilepsy, personality or mood changes, intellectual impairment, or injuries approaching a vegetative state. |
| Head | Serious | £186,890 – £199,690 | Reduced life expectancy, severe physical symptoms, significant personality or cognitive changes, and substantial dependence on others. |
| Head | Severe | £240,590 – £286,050 | Minimally conscious state, severe brain damage with little or no meaningful response, or vegetative states requiring full-time nursing care. |
| Eye | Severe | £56,080 – £190,290 | Complete blindness in one or both eyes, or severe and permanent visual impairment. |
| Face | Minor | £1,460 – £6,190 | Light or no scarring, loss or damage of one or two front teeth, simple fractures of the jaw or nose with a good prognosis for full recovery. |
| Face | Serious | £15,320 – £21,590 | More significant fractures to the jaw or nose, loss or damage to several teeth. |
| Face | Severe | £26,010 – £32,250 | Significant facial disfigurement, multiple jaw fractures, chronic dental pain, scarring, eating restrictions, and associated psychological impact. |
| Ear / Hearing | Minor | Up to £4,960 | Possible noise-induced hearing loss or slight, occasional tinnitus without significant impact on daily life. |
| Ear / Hearing | Moderate | £12,700 – £21,040 | Partial hearing loss or mild to severe tinnitus affecting day-to-day activities. |
| Ear / Hearing | Serious | £25,350 – £32,250 | Total deafness in one ear. Value varies depending on accompanying symptoms such as dizziness or tinnitus. |
| Ear / Hearing | Severe | £77,430 – £99,630 | Total deafness in both ears. Higher awards where children also experience loss of speech as a result. |
| Neck (Whiplash) Most Common | Minor | Up to £5,540 | Soft tissue injuries or whiplash with recovery within 3–24 months. Award reflects pain severity and impact on daily life. Statutory tariff applies to RTA whiplash claims from 31 May 2021. |
| Neck | Moderate | £7,410 – £39,640 | Disc lesions, fractures, or dislocations; may accelerate a pre-existing condition. Significant restriction of movement, recurring pain, or permanent symptoms. |
| Neck | Severe | £56,100 – £115,540 | Serious fractures, severe soft tissue damage, chronic pain, disc damage, partial paraplegia, or significant permanent disability. |
| Back | Minor | £2,090 – £8,860 | Strains, sprains, disc prolapses, and soft tissue injuries with recovery expected within 3 months to 5 years. |
| Back Most Common | Moderate | £11,730 – £21,620 | Spinal fusion, lumbar fractures, prolapsed discs, or worsening of a pre-existing condition. May require surgery with ongoing restrictions. |
| Back | Severe | £36,390 – £125,390 | Spinal cord damage, partial paralysis, loss of bladder or bowel function, disc lesions, or impaired mobility. Surgery typically required. |
| Shoulder | Minor | Up to £5,590 | Soft tissue injury with pain and full recovery within 3–24 months. |
| Shoulder | Serious | £10,890 – £13,600 | Fractured humerus, clavicle, or rotator cuff requiring surgical intervention. |
| Shoulder | Severe | £16,380 – £34,010 | Significant disability from severe neck or brachial plexus damage, with lasting restriction on arm function. |
| Pelvis & Hips | Minor | £3,370 – £8,920 | Minor soft tissue injuries with full or near-full recovery and little or no disability within two years. |
| Pelvis & Hips | Moderate | £10,750 – £27,750 | Injuries requiring hip surgery or replacement, or where future hip replacement is likely. No serious long-term disability. |
| Pelvis & Hips | Severe | £33,430 – £92,700 | Severe pelvic or hip fractures causing bowel damage, spinal fusion, childbirth complications, hip replacement, or a high likelihood of further surgery. |
| Scarring (Non-Facial) | Minor | £2,020 – £6,130 | One noticeable scar or several superficial, unsightly scars on the legs, arms, or hands. |
| Scarring (Non-Facial) | Moderate | Up to £6,130 | Full recovery within two years, or partial recovery where remaining symptoms are not significantly debilitating. |
| Scarring (Non-Facial) | Severe | £6,680 – £16,090 | Several noticeable laceration scars or a single prominent disfiguring scar with lasting impact on appearance. |
| Arm | Minor | £5,630 – £13,600 | Fractured forearm with recovery and no significant long-term complications. |
| Arm | Moderate | £16,380 – £27,750 | Serious arm injury resulting in persistent symptoms over the long term. |
| Arm | Serious | £33,430 – £92,700 | Significant injury causing some permanent loss of arm use, but stopping short of amputation. |
| Arm | Severe | £82,040 – £212,420 | Amputation of one or both arms. Award depends on the level of amputation, phantom pain, and overall impact on quality of life. |
| Elbow | Moderate | Up to £8,920 | Tennis elbow, deep lacerations, or simple fractures with no permanent damage. |
| Elbow | Serious | £13,360 – £22,680 | Restricted movement but no surgery required and no permanent disability. |
| Elbow | Severe | £33,430 – £38,830 | Severe disability or injury requiring surgical intervention. |
| Wrist | Moderate | Up to £7,250 | Uncomplicated Colles fracture or undisplaced fractures with recovery within one to two years, possibly including a plaster cast. |
| Wrist | Serious | £10,750 – £17,350 | Soft tissue damage or fracture causing some permanent loss of function or disability. |
| Wrist | Severe | £20,900 – £42,390 | Significant permanent disability or complete loss of wrist function. |
| Hand | Minor | Up to £3,360 | Lacerations, crush injuries, or soft tissue damage with recovery within six months. |
| Hand | Moderate | £4,780 – £9,400 | Penetrating wounds, crush injuries, or deeper lacerations causing permanent but non-intrusive symptoms, or impairment requiring surgery. |
| Hand | Severe | £24,740 – £142,690 | Amputation or rejoining of several fingers leaving the hand clawed, impaired, or unsightly; or amputation of one or both hands. |
| Finger | Minor | Up to £3,370 | Fractured finger bones with full healing within one year, with or without minor scarring. |
| Finger | Moderate | £3,370 – £4,150 | Full or near-full recovery after a broken finger, or amputation/partial loss of the little finger. |
| Finger | Severe | £10,380 – £26,020 | Complete amputation of one or more fingers, or serious index finger fractures. Award depends on degree of disability and ongoing symptoms. |
| Thumb | Minor | Up to £3,370 | Short-term severe pain resolving within three months. |
| Thumb | Moderate | £3,370 – £8,920 | Fractures recovering within six months, nerve or tendon damage causing partial loss of sensation, or cosmetic deformity. |
| Thumb | Severe | £10,750 – £38,830 | Partial or complete amputation, surgical wire insertions, nerve damage, or fractures causing inability to grip. |
| Leg | Minor | £7,780 – £9,970 | Soft tissue injuries, bruising, or simple fractures of the femur, tibia, or fibula with recovery within a few months. |
| Leg | Moderate | £15,320 – £38,830 | Minor fractures with partial recovery, serious soft tissue damage, crushing injuries, ligament damage, or compound fractures with near-certain arthritis risk. |
| Leg | Severe | £46,780 – £199,690 | Extensive degloving, bone grafting, permanently reduced mobility, or amputation of one or both legs above or below the knee. |
| Knee | Minor | Up to £9,740 | Soft tissue injuries, twisted knee, lacerations, or bruising causing discomfort, with recovery typically within a few months. |
| Knee | Moderate | £22,340 – £30,770 | Seriously damaged kneecaps, ligaments or muscles, dislocation, torn meniscus, or acceleration injuries over several years with ongoing pain. |
| Knee | Severe | £44,470 – £68,130 | Constant pain, severe disability, or muscle wastage. Higher awards where surgery is required or quality of life is significantly affected. |
| Ankle | Minor | Up to £9,740 | Undisplaced fractures, sprains, or ligament injuries. Smaller injuries may allow full recovery within a year without scarring. |
| Ankle | Moderate | £11,730 – £35,450 | Ligament tears or fractures causing some disability while standing or moving, increased arthritis risk, and possibly requiring surgery or specialist footwear. |
| Ankle | Severe | £42,710 – £49,370 | Severe injury resulting in permanent deformity, disability, or the possibility of eventual amputation. |
| Achilles | Minor | £6,200 – £8,920 | Minor instability from tendon damage around the ankle. Some cases may involve scarring. |
| Achilles | Moderate | £10,750 – £14,920 | More serious injury including partial tendon rupture. Severe cases involve disability or permanent scarring. |
| Achilles | Severe | £21,320 – £27,210 | Restricted ankle movement from severed muscle tissue, with residual limp and scarring unlikely to improve significantly. |
| Foot | Minor | Up to £9,740 | Minor fractures, lacerations, or contusions with full recovery within two years; or ruptured ligaments causing a chronic limp or pain. |
| Foot | Moderate | £11,730 – £49,580 | Metatarsal fractures with permanent deformity, fractured heels, restricted mobility, degloving, or heel fusion. |
| Foot | Severe | £71,640 – £142,690 | Amputation of one or both feet, or traumatic forefoot amputation to prevent the need for full amputation. |
| Toe | Minor | Up to £6,800 | One or more broken toes with varying recovery. Award reflects long-term symptoms and speed of recovery. |
| Toe | Moderate | £8,190 – £9,740 | Multiple fractures, crush injuries to two or more toes, or permanent disability, possibly following unsuccessful surgery. |
| Toe | Severe | £11,730 – £39,700 | Severe crush injuries leading to amputation of one or two toes (not including the big toe), all toes, or the big toe alone. |
Speak to a solicitor for a free, no-obligation assessment of your specific circumstances.
Personal injury claims in England and Wales are governed by the Limitation Act 1980. Miss the deadline and you lose the right to claim — regardless of the merits of your case.
The standard time limit is three years from the date of your accident or the date you first became aware that your injury was caused by someone else's negligence (the "date of knowledge").
There are exceptions, but the safest approach is always to instruct a solicitor as early as possible. Early action also preserves vital evidence.
Three years from the date of the accident or from the date you first knew your injury was caused by negligence.
Three years from the date of knowledge — which may be the date of diagnosis rather than the date of exposure.
Six years from the date of the negligent act or omission, or from the date you first became aware that negligence caused your harm.
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