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The level of compensation, bear in mind, will very much be dependant on the seriousness of the injuries sustained in the accident. This article looks at some of those relevant levels.

You should seriously consider using a personal injury solicitor if you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault. A no win no fee case maybe possible if the solicitor thinks that you have a strong case. This could mean you have much to gain and nothing to lose financially.

Securing some kind of compensation will be great, but remember this will be awarded to you based on the level of damages you have suffered and the seriousness of the accident. Minor injuries, for example, in recognition of this will only be awarded low levels of compensation. Compensation head injury claims however, can be awarded much more.  Here are some set payment levels for what may be considered to be less serious injuries:

 Fracture of one finger: you could expect to receive a payout of between £1,000 and £2,000
£3,000-£7,000 can be obtained for a simple leg fracture
 A sprained back: the award level is between £1,000 and £6,000 here, dependent on the seriousness of each individual case.

Financial hardship as a result of an accident can be distressing so the above amounts of money can make a great difference. Even a few thousand pounds can mean the difference between paying off rent or mortgage arrears, or not and this is where personal injury solicitors can become so vital.

Payment award levels increase accordingly to the severity of the injury. They are intended to reimburse the claimant as far as possible for the suffering they may have already endured, but must also attempt to address any likely financial difficulties that may arise on the future. Also, remember that different types of accidents may require a specialised solicitor for eg. if you are involved in a road traffic accident you will need a brain injury solicitor or a head injury solicitor.  Here are some payment levels that could be expected for the most serious types of injuries:

 Quadriplegia: Here there is a set level of between £160,000 to £200,000
 Paraplegia: The level is between £110,000 and £140,000
 Total blindness in both eyes: Up to a maximum of £135,000
 Loss of both arms: Between £120,000 and £150,000.

To be honest, the thought of losing any part of the body sounds gruesome so placing a price tag on them might seem in very bad taste. Obtaining the highest amount of compensation that is feasibly possible in such an event is imperative; this is where a personal injury solicitor becomes useful. At such a time, these set tariffs would become a matter of life or death for you and they would certainly provide much more security for your future.