See what your injury claim could be worth. The guideline compensation brackets below cover head, nose, cheekbone, jaw and neck injuries — including whiplash.
Compensation Brackets Guide
Minor damp affecting one room
£500 to £2,000
Moderate damp affecting multiple rooms
£2,000 to £5,000
Severe damp & mould causing health issues
£5,000 to £15,000
Extensive damp making part of the property uninhabitable
£10,000 to £25,000
Minor leak with limited damage
£750 to £2,500
Persistent leaks causing property damage
£2,500 to £7,500
Major leaks causing structural damage
£7,500 to £20,000
Loss of heating for a few weeks
£500 to £2,500
No heating during winter for several months
£2,500 to £7,500
Long-term loss of heating & hot water
£7,500 to £15,000
Minor cracks requiring repair
£1,000 to £3,500
Significant structural movement
£3,500 to £10,000
Major structural defects affecting safety
£10,000 to £30,000
Faulty sockets or lighting
£750 to £3,000
Unsafe electrical system requiring repairs
£3,000 to £8,000
Serious electrical hazards posing risk of injury
£8,000 to £20,000
Minor infestation resolved quickly
£500 to £2,000
Ongoing infestation affecting living conditions
£2,000 to £6,000
Severe infestation causing health concerns
£6,000 to £12,000
Minor damage to furniture or clothing
£250 to £2,000
Moderate damage to household items
£2,000 to £5,000
Extensive damage requiring replacement
£5,000 to £15,000
Minor inconvenience
£500 to £2,000
Unable to use one or more rooms
£2,000 to £8,000
Significant loss of enjoyment over a prolonged period
£8,000 to £20,000
Minor respiratory symptoms or allergies
£1,000 to £5,000
Moderate illness requiring medical treatment
£5,000 to £15,000
Serious long-term health effects
£15,000 to £40,000+
Minor back injury
Moderate back injury
Severe back injury
Minor soft tissue injury
Moderate shoulder injury
Serious shoulder injury
Minor arm injury
Moderate arm fracture
Severe arm injury
Minor hand or wrist injury
Moderate injur
Severe injury or loss of function
Minor injury
Moderate injury
Severe injury
Minor soft tissue injury
Moderate fracture
Severe leg injury
Minor knee injury
Moderate ligament/cartilage damage
Serious knee injury
Minor ankle sprain
Moderate ankle injury
Severe ankle injury
Minor foot injury
Moderate fracture
Serious foot injury
Minor head injury
Moderate brain injury
Severe brain injury
Minor psychological injury
Moderate anxiety, PTSD or depression
Severe psychological injury
Where multiple injuries have been sustained in the same accident, compensation may be significantly higher depending on the severity, recovery period, financial losses and long-term impact.
Minor whiplash (recovery within a few months)
Moderate neck injury
Severe neck injury
The figures above are illustrative estimates only and are not guaranteed compensation amounts. Housing disrepair claims are assessed individually and depend on factors such as the severity of the disrepair, the length of time it existed, evidence available, the landlord’s response, and any financial loss or health impact suffered.
A calculator gives you an indication — a free assessment gives you an answer. Speak to our team today.e eligible to make a claim.
