Compensation in these cases is paid to cover two distinct areas.
1. Pain, Suffering, and Loss of Amenity
We set out below some "guide" awards that have been made:Facial Disfigurement
In this class of case the distinction between male and female and a subjective case-by-case approach are of particular significance. Larger awards than those indicated may also be justified if there have been many operations to treat the patient.
Females:
Very Severe Scarring £31,750 to £64,000
In a relatively young woman (teens to early 30s) where the cosmetic effect is very disfiguring and the psychological reaction severe, awards move towards the higher part of this range.
Less Severe Scarring £20,000 to £31,750
Where the disfigurement is still substantial and where there is a significant psychological reaction the awards move towards the higher part of this range.
Significant Scarring
These are cases where the worst effects have been or will be reduced by plastic surgery leaving some cosmetic disability and where the psychological reaction is not great or, having been considerable at the outset, has diminished to relatively minor proportions.
Less Significant Scarring
In these cases there may be but one scar which can be camouflaged or, though there are a number of very small scars, the overall effect is to mar but not markedly to affect appearance and the reaction is no more than that of an ordinarily sensitive young woman.
Trivial Scarring
In these cases the effect is minor only.
Males:
Very Severe Scarring
These higher awards are to be found especially in males under 30, where there is permanent disfigurement even after plastic surgery and a considerable element of psychological reaction.
Less Severe Scarring
These are cases where there is moderate to severe permanent disfigurement.
Significant Scarring
These are cases where scars will remain visible at conversational distances.
Less Significant Scarring
Such scarring is not particularly prominent except on close inspection
Trivial Scarring
In these cases the effect is minor only.
2. Financial and other Losses
The second is in respect of the financial consequences of the accident. We also claim on your behalf the full costs of private remedial treatment, whether by cutting edge surgery and treatment or otherwise.
Compensation is also claimed in respect of the full care, equipment, transport, accommodation, therapy, loss of earnings and career, financial advice, and other needs. To assess the full extent of compensation we enlist the help of a specialist team of expert professionals.
In as far as money can provide to alleviate the consequences of the accident you can rest assured that we will seek to recover maximum compensation for you.
Compensation is no longer limited to a single capital award but is now also available as guaranteed annual payments for life index-linked to the inflationary increase.
How we can help
Our specialist accident and injury lawyers have years of experience in ensuring the maximum recovery of compensation for our clients. We have a track record of pushing the boundaries of the law to ensure the award of compensation reflects the full extent of loss in as far as money can compensate.
Funding
In the vast majority of cases we are able to act for you with a guarantee that there will be no cost to you win or lose. If you succeed in your claim you will keep all of your compensation. If your claim is unsuccessful you will not have to make any contribution towards your legal costs.
Please do contact our specialist team today to see how we can best help.
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