Thumb injuries
For the loss of a thumb the amount of compensation you would receive will be in the region of £20,350 to £32,000.
With very serious thumb injuries where the thumb has been severed at the base and grafted back leaving a virtually useless and deformed digit or where the thumb has been amputated through the interphalangeal joint, the amount in compensation would be £11,450 to £20,350.
With injuries that may involve amputation of the tip or nerve damage that results in impaired grip and manual dexterity the amount you would be entitled to receive would be in the region of £7,375 to £9,700.
Moderate injuries to the thumb such as those necessitating arthrodesis of the interphalangeal joint or causing damage to tendons and nerves the amount of compensation would be in the region of £5,600 to £7,375.
For a severe dislocation of the thumb the amount would be £2,300 to £4,000.
Minor injuries to the thumb such as a fracture which has recovered in six months except for some remaining stiffness and some discomfort the amount would be in the region of £2,300.
For trivial thumb injuries which may have caused severe pain for a very short time but has resolved within a few months would result in around £1,250 compensation.
Tags: amputation, arthrodesis, dislocation, fracture, minor injuries, nbsp, nerve damage, nerves, severe pain, short time, six months, stiffness, tendons |
