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START YOUR FREE CLAIMOur compensation calculator can only give you a very broad guide as to the level of compensation you may be entitled to for your injuries, pain and suffering. This is because each claim for compensation must be considered on its own facts and rarely, if ever, are two cases identical. Your compensation award will be subject to the unique fact of your case, for example how much time you have had off work and how much pay you have lost, among many other factors.
Our compensation calculator only gives a broad guide as to the compensation for injuries, it does not include any financial losses you may have suffered which can be claimed on top of your compensation for your injury.
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How does our head injury calculator work?
Answer four quick questions and our head injury calculator gives you an estimated compensation range within seconds.
Simply follow the steps below:
- select the type of injury,
- tell us the reason for your claim,
- choose the main body part affected,
- select the severity of your head injury (severe, moderate or minor).
All figures come from the 18th edition Judicial College Guidelines (published April 2026), the same resource used by solicitors and courts across England and Wales when valuing personal injury claims.
The estimate covers general damages only, compensation for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity. It does not include special damages, such as lost earnings, medical treatment or care costs, which can add significant amounts to your final settlement.
How much compensation for a head injury?
Head injury compensation payouts range from around £2,920 for a minor concussion to over £533,720 for very severe brain damage. Your exact figure depends on the severity of your injury, how it affects your daily life, and whether you can return to work.
These figures below are based on the 18th edition Judicial College Guidelines for general damages and are indicative only. Every claim is assessed on its own unique facts.
| Injury Severity | General Damages (JCG) | What this covers |
| Very severe brain damage | £372,570 – £533,720 | Little to no meaningful response to those around you and full-time care needed for the rest of your life |
| Moderately severe brain damage | £289,420 – £372,570 | Severe disability, a heavy dependence on others and significant changes to your personality or ability to communicate |
| Moderate brain damage (i) | £198,300 – £289,420 | A serious intellectual deficit, a substantial loss of working capacity and a meaningful risk of epilepsy |
| Moderate brain damage (ii) | £119,860 – £198,300 | A moderate intellectual deficit, a significant reduction in your ability to work and some risk of epilepsy |
| Moderate brain damage (iii) | £61,590 – £119,860 | Ongoing problems with concentration and memory, a reduced ability to work and a small risk of epilepsy |
| Less severe brain damage | £20,240 – £56,890 | A good recovery with some persisting issues, such as poor concentration, memory problems or changes in mood |
| Minor head injury / concussion | £2,920 – £16,870 | Minimal or no lasting brain damage, with symptoms such as headaches typically resolving within one to two years |
What else can you claim for on top of your head injury compensation?
Your general damages figure only covers pain and suffering. On top of this, you can claim special damages for the financial losses caused by your injury.
These include:
- Lost earnings: income lost up to the date of settlement, plus any projected future loss if your injury affects your ability to work
- Medical treatment costs: private rehabilitation, physiotherapy, specialist consultations and ongoing treatment
- Professional care costs: full or part-time care if you need support with daily living
- Family care costs: if a family member has given up work or reduced their hours to care for you, their lost income can also be claimed
- Home adaptations: including specialist equipment needed for daily living
- Vehicle adaptations: costs to adapt your car, or covering additional transport costs, if your injury affects your ability to drive
- Psychological treatment: therapy or counselling costs where your head injury has caused psychological effects
What factors affect how much your head injury claim is worth?
No two head injury claims are valued the same way. The final settlement figure depends on a combination of medical and personal factors specific to you.
- Severity of your injury: the more serious and long-lasting your injury, the higher your compensation, making this the single biggest factor in how your claim is valued.
- Your ability to return to work: if your injury prevents you from returning to your job, temporarily or permanently, this significantly increases your claim through lost earnings and loss of future earning capacity.
- Cognitive function affected: damage affecting memory, concentration, communication or decision-making carries higher compensation than physical symptoms alone, due to its lasting impact on daily life.
- Long-term care needs: where ongoing professional or family care is required, this often forms a larger part of your settlement than the general damages figure itself.
- Psychological impact: anxiety, depression, personality change or PTSD following a head injury are recognised losses and are factored into your claim alongside physical symptoms.
- Your age at the time of injury: younger claimants with a longer working life ahead often receive higher awards, since future loss of earnings is projected over more years.
- Pre-existing conditions: these do not prevent you from claiming, but may be considered when assessing how much of your current impairment is directly attributable to the accident.
What causes head injury compensation claims?
Head injuries can happen anywhere someone else’s negligence puts you at risk, from the road to the workplace. The most common causes we see include:
How long do you have to make a head injury compensation claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of your accident to start a head injury compensation claim. There are important exceptions specific to head injuries:
- Standard rule: 3 years from the date of the accident
- Delayed symptoms: if your symptoms appeared or were only diagnosed after the accident, the 3-year period may run from your date of knowledge rather than the date of the accident itself
- Under-18s: the 3-year rule begins on their 18th birthday
- Mental capacity: where a head injury affects the claimant’s mental capacity, the limitation period may be suspended indefinitely
- Fatal accidents: 3 years from the date of death or the date of knowledge
Head injuries are particularly prone to delayed diagnosis, which makes early legal advice essential. Do not assume you have missed your window.
Call us on 01507 609027 to find out where you stand.
What symptoms can a head injury cause?
A head injury can affect you in very different ways depending on its severity. While some people make a full recovery within days, others are left with symptoms that persist for months or longer.
Common head injury symptoms include:
- Headaches, dizziness and problems with balance
- Memory problems and other cognitive changes
- Nausea and difficulty concentrating
- Increased sensitivity to light or noise
- Fatigue and disrupted sleep patterns
Symptoms do not always appear straight away and can worsen over time, particularly with concussion.
Strong medical evidence is essential to understand your prognosis and make sure your compensation payout reflects the full impact of your injury, both now and in the future.
How to make a head injury compensation claim?
From your first phone call to final settlement, we our senior personal injury solicitors manage every stage of your head injury claim.
Most head injury claims follow the process outlined below:
- Free initial consultation: we assess your case, explain your options, and give you a clear view of whether you have a claim worth pursuing. There is no obligation to proceed
- No Win No Fee agreement: if your head injury claim has strong prospects, we walk you through our No Win No Fee agreement in plain English before anything is signed. You pay nothing unless your claim succeeds
- Building your case: we gather the evidence needed to establish liability, including accident reports, witness statements, employer records, CCTV footage and expert evidence where required
- Medical assessment: we instruct independent medical specialists to assess your injury. For post-concussion cases, this includes neuropsychological experts who can evaluate the ongoing cognitive and psychological impact
- Estimating your claim: we calculate every element of your loss, including lost earnings, treatment costs, care needs and future losses, so your claim reflects the true impact of your injury
- Negotiation and settlement: most head injury claims are resolved through negotiation. We do not accept a settlement offer that fails to properly reflect your needs
Why choose Nigel Askew Solicitors for head injury claim?
Our senior personal injury solicitors work to secure the maximum compensation you are entitled to, while giving you the personal support you need to focus on your recovery. With decades of experience and a client-focused approach, we provide expert legal support you can trust.
Clients choose us because:
- We specialise in serious head, concussion and brain injury claims
- Most claims are funded on a No Win No Fee basis
- We have over 30 years’ experience winning head injury compensation claims
- We represent clients across Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas
Head injury compensation - FAQs
A head injury is considered serious if it involves loss of consciousness, confusion lasting more than a few minutes, or repeated vomiting. Other warning signs include a severe or worsening headache, seizures, weakness in the limbs and slurred speech. If any of these symptoms appear after a blow to the head, seek emergency medical attention immediately rather than waiting to see if they pass.
Symptoms after a head injury can occur immediately or develop days, weeks or even months later. Concussion symptoms typically appear within 24 to 48 hours, but cognitive and psychological effects such as memory problems or anxiety can emerge much later. Delayed symptoms are common with post-concussion syndrome and do not mean your injury was less serious.
A head injury claim is typically worth between £2,920 for a minor concussion and over £533,720 for very severe brain damage. Your final settlement also depends on special damages such as lost earnings and care costs. Serious brain injury claims often settle well into six or seven figures once these losses are included.
Yes, research shows a clear link between traumatic brain injury and an increased risk of developing dementia in later life. Studies published in Lancet Psychiatry found that a single moderate to severe head injury can raise dementia risk significantly. If your head injury has contributed to a long-term cognitive condition, this can substantially increase the value of your compensation claim.
Head injuries fall into three clinical categories: mild, moderate and severe. Mild injuries typically involve a brief or no loss of consciousness and short-term symptoms. Moderate injuries involve unconsciousness lasting between 30 minutes and 24 hours. Severe injuries involve unconsciousness beyond 24 hours and often result in lasting cognitive or physical impairment.
You can tell a head injury is serious if it causes loss of consciousness, ongoing confusion or vomiting more than once. Clear fluid leaking from the nose or ears, unequal pupil size and difficulty staying awake are also red flags. Any of these signs following a head injury warrant urgent medical assessment at your nearest A&E department.
You sue for a head or brain injury by instructing a solicitor to bring a personal injury claim against the party responsible for your accident. Your solicitor gathers evidence, obtains independent medical assessments and submits a formal letter of claim to the defendant’s insurer. Most claims settle through negotiation without the need for a court hearing.
Yes, you can claim for a head injury sustained at work if your employer failed in their duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This includes injuries caused by falls from height, falling objects or inadequate safety equipment. Your employment status, whether permanent, agency or self-employed, does not prevent you from claiming.
It is unlikely you will have to go to court for a head injury claim. Over 95% of personal injury claims settle through negotiation before reaching a hearing. Insurers generally prefer to avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation.
A straightforward head injury compensation claim typically takes 6 to 12 months to resolve. Serious brain injury claims can take 2 to 4 years, since a full medical prognosis is often needed before the claim can be accurately valued. Interim payments may be available during this time to help with immediate care or financial needs.