Hand Injuries

Hand injuries for which compensation is payable range from the severe leading to the loss of use of both hands to the crush injury or wound from which a full recovery is made within a few months.

The amount of compensation depends on the nature and extent of any ongoing disability and limitation of movement.

Loss of use of both hands - £81,500 to £117,000

Loss of use of one hand - £56,000 to £63,625

Other severe  injuries to both hands  - £32,000 to £49,350

Other severe injuries to one hand - £16,800 to £36,125

Other serious injuries to the hand - £8,400 to £16,800

Other moderate injuries to the hand - £3,800 to £7,625

Other minor hand injuries - £1,000 to £2,550