How much is a medical negligence claim worth?
Short answerUK medical negligence compensation is made up of general damages and special damages. General damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity follow Judicial College Guidelines brackets (18th edition, 2026), from around £2,000 for minor psychiatric harm to over £530,000 for the most severe brain injury. Special damages repay your actual financial losses, so totals vary widely.
How this calculator works
UK medical negligence damages have two components. General damages compensate the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the injury — judges use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to keep awards consistent. Special damages compensate financial losses — past and future loss of earnings, care, treatment, equipment and accommodation.
Indicative total range
£20,240 – £56,890
General damages: £20,240 – £56,890 (JCG 18th edition) plus your stated special damages.
JCG 3A: minor head injury; less severe brain injury; moderate brain injury (iii)–(i); moderately severe to very severe brain injury.
What it covers
- General damages bracket selected from the JCG.
- User-entered past and future loss of earnings.
- User-entered care, treatment, equipment and accommodation costs.
What it does not cover
- Future loss multipliers from the Ogden Tables.
- Interest on past losses.
- Provisional damages or periodical payment orders.
- The 25% success fee deduction if you are on a CFA.