The amount of money you could claim for your nerve injury will depend on:
- The nature and extent of your injury – including your physical and emotional pain and suffering, and
- Any financial losses or costs you have incurred.
There are two types of compensation (also known as damages) available to victims of medical or clinical negligence. These are general damages and special damages.
The amount of general damages or compensation awarded will be determined by:
- Your pain, suffering and loss of amenity (impact on your life)
- The nature of the injury and its severity
In order to calculate the compensation figure, your solicitors will refer to the guidelines published by the Judicial College. However, to allow us make a more in-depth and comprehensive assessment of the potential compensation you could claim, contact our clinical negligence claims experts today.
The amount of special damages or compensation awarded will be determined by:
- Your financial losses or other costs incurred
- Examples of special damages can include:
- Loss of earnings / income, including future earnings and loss of promotion and pension contributions
- Restorative medical treatment and future treatment requirements
- Rehabilitation costs eg physiotherapy
- Home and car adaptations
- Care costs – current and future requirements
- Travel costs to and from medical facilities
