A Simple Guide to Reproductive System Injury Compensation

A reproductive system injury can be terribly traumatic, particularly for those who are looking to start or expand their family. Fertility and the choice to have children is a human right, if that right is taken away from you due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation.

Compensation for a reproductive system injury is calculated based on the impact it has had on fertility, pain and sexual dysfunction, scarring, complications with medication, effect on hormones, the psychological reaction to the injury as well as whether or not the injury has affected the person from completing a family.   

You may sustain a reproductive system injury through being involved in a high impact accident such as a road traffic collision or a sporting incident, you may also be injured as a result of clinical negligence by a health provider. There have been cases where external reproductive organs have been so badly injured that they no longer function or have to be amputated. With respect to clinical negligence claims, a reproductive system injury may occur through failed sterilisation or the misdiagnosis of ectopic pregnancies, resulting in miscarriage, infertility and psychological trauma.

We are unfortunately very aware of the impact that a reproductive system injury 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 reproductive system 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. 

• £40,000 – £145,000 – Permanent Loss of Function and Impotence – Male
• Around £6,000 – Where sterility is of little consequence – Male
• Up to £160,000 – Complete Infertility -Female (Depending on Age and Circumstance)

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