severity of injury |
effect of injured person |
est. compensation |
Very severe brain damage |
Little, if any, response to environment, little or no language function, double incontinence, need for full time care |
£185,000 – £265,000 |
Moderately severe brain damage |
Serious disablement (mental or physical), substantial dependence on others |
£144,000 – £185,000 |
Moderate brain damage |
Moderate to severe effect on metal capability, personality change, reduced sight, speech or other senses, rendered unemployable |
£98,500 – £144,000 |
Moderate brain damage |
Moderate to modest effect on mental capability, ability to work greatly reduced |
£59,500 – £98,500 |
Moderate brain damage |
Concentration and memory reduced, ability to work reduced |
£28,250 – £59,500 |
Moderate brain damage |
Person able to take part in social life and return to work but may suffer poor concentration and memory. May suffer mood swings interfering in lifestyle and work prospects |
£10,500 – £28,250 |
Minor head injruy |
Minimal, if any, brain damage |
£1,450 – £8,400 |