Grinder Accident At Work Compensation Amount Scarring: Could you give me an estimated payout for a scar caused by a work grinder machine?
Grinder accident at work compensation amount scarring: I was injured at work approximately 2 years ago which has left me with a large scar. My employer have accepted that the accident was their fault and I now need to calculate how much compensation I should be able to claim.
A: There are several factors you must take into account when calculating how much compensation you can claim from your employer:
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1. Read the answer I have provided to a similar grinder scarring accident
Click scarring claims solicitor to see the answer I provided for calculating the amount of compensation for a 15 cm scar on the leg from a workplace machine accident.
2. The compensation for a scar depends on where it is on your body
Compensation for scarring varies on whether the scar is considered disfiguring or not. If the scar is on the face or parts of the body that are constantly on show – more money is likely to be awarded.
3. Compensation for scarring used to vary vary significantly between men and women
For example, in 2017 severe scarring with moderate disfigurement for a male attracts a compensation payout: up to £25,000, but the same scarring for a woman is calculated: up to £40,000.
In 2018 the discrepancies between men and women were ironed out and, so long as the psychological effect can be shown to be equal for both man and woman, the average compensation payout for severe scarring for both a man and a woman would be calculated on the same basis: up to £42,500
4. The amount of compensation you can claim varies depending on your age
The younger you are the more compensation you can claim for scarring. Not only do you have to live with disfigurement for longer, but you are more likely to be psychologically affected by your scarring.
5. Speak to a UK specialist accident at work solicitor
The best way to claim the correct amount of compensation is to speak to a specialist personal injury lawyer who is specialises in workplace accidents. If you decide to use an accident solicitor to make your claim – you will likely be able to fund your legal costs using a no win no fee agreement.
Click grinder accident at work compensation amount scarring to make use of my site’s free online legal help including a call back to discuss your grinder accident at work compensation claim.
