Medical Negligence Claim Calculator 2026
Instantly estimate compensation for clinical negligence, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries. Based on UK Judicial College Guidelines for general and special damages.
Claim Details & Losses
Enter the injury severity and financial losses to estimate your claim
Select the primary category of the alleged medical negligence.
Determines the ‘General Damages’ range based on Judicial College Guidelines.
Private treatment, rehabilitation, therapy, and care costs incurred due to the injury.
Income lost due to time off work, reduced capacity, or inability to work in the future.
Travel to appointments, home adaptations, vehicle modifications, or other out-of-pocket expenses.
How many decimal places to show in monetary results.
Compensation Estimate
General damages, special damages, and total estimated claim value
Enter the claim details and financial losses above, then click Estimate Claim Value to see your compensation breakdown.
Typical Compensation Ranges
General damages for personal injury and clinical negligence in the UK are guided by the Judicial College Guidelines. These ranges reflect the compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity.
| Injury Severity | General Damages Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | £1,250 – £11,000 | Minor injuries with a full recovery expected within a few months. |
| Moderate | £11,000 – £55,000 | Injuries causing ongoing symptoms, some permanent minor disability, or significant recovery time. |
| Severe | £55,000 – £250,000 | Serious injuries resulting in significant disability, chronic pain, or major impact on daily life. |
| Catastrophic | £250,000 – £1,000,000+ | Life-altering injuries, permanent severe disability, or conditions requiring lifelong care. |
Medical Negligence Claim Calculator FAQ
Everything you need to know about making a clinical negligence claim, understanding compensation, and the legal process in the UK.
A medical negligence claim is calculated by adding ‘general damages’ (compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity based on injury severity) to ‘special damages’ (financial losses like medical bills, care costs, and lost earnings).
In the UK, the standard time limit (limitation period) for making a medical negligence claim is 3 years from the date the negligence occurred, or from the ‘date of knowledge’ when you became aware of the injury.
General damages compensate for the physical and psychological impact of the injury (pain, suffering, loss of amenity). Special damages reimburse you for actual financial losses incurred, such as lost wages, private medical treatment, care costs, and travel expenses.
Yes, if psychological injury (such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression) was directly caused by the medical negligence or the physical injury itself, it can be included in your claim and compensated under general damages.
The duration varies significantly. Straightforward claims may settle in 12 to 18 months, while complex cases involving severe injuries or disputed liability can take 3 to 5 years or more to resolve.
While it is legally possible to make a claim without a solicitor, medical negligence law is highly complex. A specialist solicitor is strongly recommended to gather medical evidence, establish breach of duty, and accurately value your claim.