A Simple Guide to Scarring Injury Compensation

By the term ‘other scarring’ we are referring to any scars on the body that are not located on the face. If you have facial scarring, please refer to the ‘facial injuries and scarring’ page on our compensation calculator.

Scarring occurs as a result of any injury where the skin is broken, cut or burned. Scars can have a negative impact on an individual’s body confidence, particularly if the scars are in places that are highly visible and hard to cover up. Because of this, scarring can also have an emotional effect on a sufferer, resulting in mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. Some scars can be quite painful to live with, those who have sustained burn injuries often experience a tightening of the skin where scarring is located, which can in turn restrict movement.

Scars tend to form following lacerations, burns and puncture wounds to the skin. These types of injuries can occur anywhere and at any time, but are frequently linked to accidents such as road traffic collisions, workplace accidents, as well as sporting incidents. It is also possible to sustain scarring injuries through medical negligence. Excessive scarring can be caused by botched cosmetic surgery or improper treatment by a medical professional.

As scars usually follow a more traumatic injury, many people who have been injured seek compensation for their initial injury and not the scars they have gained from it. Scarring is a disfigurement and can have lasting affects on someone’s mental and physical wellbeing, therefore it is important to understand that scarring is in fact an injury that can also be compensated for.

We are unfortunately very aware of the impact that scarring injuries can have on someone’s personal and professional life. Thankfully, with the years of knowledge and expertise our team have in handling this type of claim, we have already been able to help many clients obtain the compensation they deserve.

How much is your scarring injury claim worth? 

The figures shown below are provided as guidelines. In order to determine a more accurate valuation of your potential injury claim, it is recommended that you speak with one of our solicitors. 

• £28,000- £100,000 – Significant and Very Significant Scarring 
• £17,000 – £28,000 – Less Severe Scarring 
• £4,000 – £13,000 – Minor Scarring 
• £1,000 – £4,000 – Trivial Scarring 

What are General and Special Damages? 

The compensation calculator can help you estimate the out of compensation you might receive for your injury claim. This part of your compensation is known as General Damages, as it relates to the pain, suffering and loss of amenity that you have suffered as a result of your accident.

• Pain: refers to the initial pain you suffered when your accident occurred.
• Suffering: refers to the ongoing pain that you have endured since the accident.
• Loss of amenity: refers to the fact that you could either for a period, or permanently no longer do something that you could do prior to the accident, for example play a sport.

The compensation calculator does not include other losses that you might have incurred as a result of your accident. Such as, loss of earnings, cost of care or damage to property. These items are known as Special Damages and can be claimed in addition to the General Damages mentioned above. The amount of compensation you receive will ultimately be made up of General and Special Damages, that is your injury claim and financial losses.

How Can Stonehewer Moss help you on a ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ basis?

‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is a way of funding your personal injury claim without having to pay solicitors fees up front. If your claim is successful, then your legal costs will usually be deducted from your compensation leaving you with a minimum of 75% of your compensation claim. To make sure ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is the right way to fund your personal injury claim, you can contact us at Stonehewer Moss solicitors for a free no obligation assessment of your claim, guaranteed to provide you with the best advice on how to progress with your claim.