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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 applicable levels.

You should seriously consider using a personal injury solicitor if you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault. This is because, if you do have a strong case, the firm should be able to take your case on, on a no win no fee basis. This obviously means zero risk to you financially, but could mean that you have much to gain.

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
 A simple leg fracture: here a set payout of between £3,000 and £7,000 is commonplace
Between £1,000 and £6,000 may be awarded to someone who has had a sprained back; of course this is dependant 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. Personal injury solicitors become vital in obtaining as much compensation as possible; after all a few thousand pounds can mean the difference between paying off your rent or mortgage arrears.

For serious injuries the level of payment increases accordingly. Addressing issues such has the suffering the claimant has had to tolerate and the financial difficulties they may face in the future is the job of the solicitor and it is intended that the claimant will be reimbursed as much as possible for this. Also, take into consideration that there are different types of specialised solicitors for different types of accidents. 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
Between £110,000 and £140,000 for Paraplegia
Up to a maximum of £135,000 for total blindness in both eyes
Between £120,000 and £150.000 for the loss of both arms.

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. However, if you have been involved in an accident that has had such a real impact on your life, personal injury solicitors are there to try and help you to recover the highest possible amount of compensation. When something like this has happened to you, providing security for your future can be a major concern but these set tarriffs are here to assist in reducing any uncertainties about the future.