Very severe facial scarring
£36,340 to £118,790Very disfiguring scarring, typically in a younger person, accompanied by a severe psychological reaction.
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Facial injury compensation: what claims are worth
Facial awards can reflect both the underlying injury and its visible and psychological consequences. Age, treatment and the effect on daily life all matter.
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The figures shown are the 17th edition brackets for general damages. They do not include lost earnings, care, treatment or other financial losses.
Compensation for facial injuries and scarring
Facial awards can reflect both the underlying injury and its visible and psychological consequences. Age, treatment and the effect on daily life all matter.
Less severe facial scarring
£21,920 to £59,090Substantial disfigurement with a significant psychological reaction.
Significant facial scarring
£11,120 to £36,720A visible cosmetic disability remains, but surgery has reduced the worst effects and the psychological reaction is limited or improving.
Less significant facial scarring
£4,820 to £16,770One or more scars that affect appearance without causing marked disfigurement.
Trivial facial scarring
£2,080 to £4,310For a minor residual cosmetic effect.
This is guidance, not a quote. The bracket is only one part of a valuation. Medical evidence, recovery, financial losses, liability and the effect on your life must all be considered.
Understanding the range
What can affect facial injury compensation?
Facial scarring examples range from £2,080-£4,310 for a trivial cosmetic effect to £36,340-£118,790 for very severe scarring. The diagnosis is only the starting point: the evidence must show the recovery period and the effect the injury has had on the individual.
Severity, treatment and recovery
Facial awards can reflect both the underlying injury and its visible and psychological consequences. Age, treatment and the effect on daily life all matter.
Daily life and independence
Pain, movement, sleep, work, hobbies, care needs and loss of independence can all influence where an injury falls within a guideline range.
Medical and financial evidence
Independent medical evidence helps establish prognosis. Payslips, receipts, care records and expert evidence may support financial losses assessed separately from the injury award.
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The guideline figures on this page are taken from the Judicial College Guidelines, 17th edition, and concern general damages only. They are broad guidance, may require updating and cannot replace legal advice based on medical and financial evidence. Different rules can apply to statutory whiplash claims.