Broken Arm
Fractures of the humerus, radius or ulna can affect daily activities, movement and work. Medical evidence determines the relevant category.
Arm Injury Compensation Calculator UK
Use our free arm injury compensation calculator to explore potential compensation for broken arms, simple forearm fractures, serious arm injuries and amputations. Select whether the left arm, right arm or both arms were injured, then choose the injury category that best matches your medical evidence. The calculator displays an indicative live general damages reference and lets you add lost earnings, treatment, travel and care costs. It focuses on England and Wales and does not guarantee compensation.
Free Online Calculator
Arm Injury Compensation Calculator
Select the affected arm and documented injury category. Then add optional financial losses and review the indicative compensation calculation.
Enter Your Arm Injury Details
Step 1 of 3
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Injury Details
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Financial Losses
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Final Result
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Tell Us About Your Arm Injury
Which Arm Was Injured?
Select the affected arm to view relevant guideline categories.
Select Your Arm Injury Category
Choose the injury category that best matches your medical evidence. Available options update according to the arm selection.
Select the affected arm to
display injury categories.
Important:
Simple fractures of the forearm,
disabling arm injuries and amputations
have different guideline categories.
Selecting one does not establish
a medical diagnosis or claim entitlement.
Separate injuries to both arms may
require an individual combined assessment.
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Financial Losses (Optional)
If you have incurred financial losses
due to the arm injury, enter the
potentially recoverable amounts.
Alternatively, skip this step.
Income lost due to absence from work,
reduced hours or injury-related
employment restrictions.
£
Physiotherapy, treatment,
medication, rehabilitation
and travel to appointments.
£
Household assistance,
mobility or accessibility equipment,
childcare and other supported expenses.
£
Total Entered Financial Losses
£0.00
Only include costs caused by the injuries and retain evidence. Actual legal recoverability cannot be established by this tool.
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Your Final Calculation
Your illustrative calculation is ready.
The right panel displays the affected
arm, injury reference and itemised
financial losses.
Live Estimated Compensation
£0.00
How It Works
How Does the Arm Injury Compensation Calculator Work?
The arm injury compensation calculator allows users to compare selected general damages references for different types of arm injuries. It uses three steps to collect injury information, optional financial losses and display an illustrative calculation.
Step 1: Choose the Arm and Injury Category
First, select whether the left arm, right arm or both arms were injured. Then select the most appropriate injury category from the cards. The calculator displays an indicative reference after a valid selection. Both-arm injuries are not automatically valued by doubling one-arm amounts.
Step 2: Add Financial Losses
Enter earnings lost because of the injury, medical and travel costs or care expenses. The amounts are added to the displayed general damages reference to provide an illustrative combined calculation. You may skip this step.
Step 3: Review Your Calculation
The final step shows the selected arm, injury category, general damages reference and individual financial losses. The result can be copied or revised. It does not establish the correct settlement value of an individual claim.
2026 Compensation References
Arm Injury Compensation Amounts UK
The following selected general damages references are reported from the Judicial College Guidelines 18th edition. They are not fixed statutory tariffs or guaranteed compensation payments.
| Arm Injury Category | General Damages Reference |
|---|---|
| Simple Forearm Fracture | £8,730–£25,370 |
| Less Severe Arm Injury | £25,370–£51,750 |
| Permanent and Substantial Disablement | £51,750–£79,080 |
| Severe Arm Injury | £127,050–£172,970 |
| Loss of One Arm Below Elbow | £127,050–£144,860 |
| Loss of One Arm Above Elbow | £144,860–£172,970 |
| Loss of Arm at Shoulder | Not less than £181,200 |
| Loss of Both Arms | £318,120–£396,340 |
Interpretation:
A severe arm injury may have
consequences approaching an amputation
even when the limb remains present.
Amputations and simple forearm fractures
have different guideline categories.
Shoulder-level amputation has a reported
lower reference, not a fixed upper amount.
Common Arm Injuries
Types of Arm Injuries That May Lead to Compensation
Arm injuries may involve fractures, tendons, nerves, muscles and other structures. Treatment and lasting functional effects vary considerably.
Forearm Fractures
Fractures of the radius or ulna may heal well or cause continuing weakness, movement restrictions and pain following treatment.
Crush Injuries
Machinery or falling objects can damage bones and soft tissues. Severe cases may cause substantial long-term disability.
Nerve Damage
Nerve injury may cause numbness, weakness or functional impairment. Some cases need more specialised categorisation than a simple arm bracket.
Soft-Tissue Injuries
Damage to muscles, tendons and ligaments may lead to pain and movement restrictions. Recovery varies by severity.
Arm Amputation
Physical loss of an arm produces major long-term consequences. The level of amputation is central to guideline categorisation.
Compensation Explained
What Can Arm Injury Compensation Include?
Where a valid claim is established, compensation may include damages for the injury and financial losses resulting from the incident.
General Damages
These address pain, suffering and loss of amenity. The injury, recovery, prognosis and effects on daily function are relevant.
Special Damages
Potentially recoverable losses may include wages, treatment, physiotherapy, travel, care and reasonable equipment costs.
Individual Adjustments
Liability, shared fault, previous conditions and other evidence may affect the amount recovered in an actual claim.
Valuation Factors
What Affects Arm Injury Compensation?
The correct arm injury compensation category is not determined by the injury label alone. Medical evidence and the resulting disability are important considerations.
Type and Severity of Damage
A simple forearm fracture can differ greatly from a complex fracture involving extensive damage. The location and nature of the injury influence recovery.
Dominant Arm
An injury affecting the dominant arm may cause additional functional difficulties. Hand dominance can therefore be relevant to an individual medical assessment.
Recovery and Permanent Disability
The duration of recovery, continuing weakness, restricted movement and medical prognosis can affect the applicable general damages category.
Work and Daily Activities
Arm injuries may interfere with lifting, carrying, dressing, household tasks and employment. Where proven, financial losses may be claimed separately.
Both Arms and Combined Effects
Injuries to both arms may have significant combined consequences. Separate injuries cannot reliably be valued by simply doubling a one-arm bracket or adding overlapping general damages.
Worked Example
Example Arm Injury Compensation Calculation
Consider a simple forearm fracture falling within the applicable category and £2,000 of assumed legally recoverable financial losses.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Simple Forearm Fracture | £8,730–£25,370 |
| Lost Earnings | £1,400 |
| Medical and Travel | £450 |
| Care and Other Costs | £150 |
| Financial Losses | £2,000 |
| Illustrative Combined Range | £10,730–£27,370 |
The calculation adds £2,000 to both ends of the guideline reference. It does not establish eligibility for the selected category or guarantee recovery of the costs.
Supporting Evidence
What Evidence Is Needed for an Arm Injury Claim?
Medical and accident evidence can help establish the injury, its consequences and the circumstances in which it occurred.
Medical Records and Imaging
X-rays, scans, hospital notes and relevant specialist reports may help demonstrate the nature and extent of the injury.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Surgery records, physiotherapy notes and rehabilitation assessments may provide evidence about recovery and continuing restrictions.
Accident Evidence
Photographs, incident reports and witness information can be relevant to determining legal responsibility.
Financial Documentation
Payslips, invoices, receipts and care records may help support losses caused by the injury.
Legal Information
Can You Claim Compensation for an Arm Injury?
Arm injuries may arise through workplace accidents, road collisions, falls or other incidents. The injury alone does not create an entitlement to compensation. The applicable legal duty, causation and evidence must be assessed.
Arm Injuries at Work
Machinery, manual handling, falling objects and unsafe working conditions may contribute to arm injuries. Legal responsibility depends on the circumstances.
Road Traffic Accidents
Car occupants, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians may sustain broken arms or other upper-limb injuries. Liability must be established.
Slips, Trips and Falls
Falls can result in wrist, forearm and upper-arm fractures. Evidence of the incident and any relevant legal breach may be necessary.
Claim Time Limits
Many negligence-based personal injury claims in England and Wales are normally subject to a three-year limitation framework, with important legal exceptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arm Injury Compensation Calculator FAQs
How much compensation can I claim for an arm injury?
There is no universal amount. General damages depend on the injury type, severity, recovery and long-term effects. Recoverable financial losses may be added.
How much compensation is available for a broken arm?
A reported 2026 reference for simple forearm fractures is £8,730–£25,370. Serious fractures and disabling injuries may be assessed under different categories.
Does the calculator cover left and right arm injuries?
Yes. Step 1 includes left and right-arm selections. The guideline figures are not automatically different purely because of which side is injured.
Can I calculate compensation for injuries to both arms?
The calculator includes a selected loss-of-both-arms category. Other bilateral injuries require individual assessment rather than adding two single-arm brackets.
How much compensation is available for loss of an arm?
The reference depends on the level of amputation. Above-elbow, below-elbow, shoulder-level and both-arm loss have separate guideline categories.
Can I add lost wages and physiotherapy costs?
Yes. Step 2 allows earnings, medical, travel and care costs. The amounts must still be supported and legally recoverable in any actual claim.
Why does the calculator initially show £0.00?
The initial £0.00 is a placeholder. It changes after an arm and supported injury category are selected. It does not represent the value of an unassessed injury.
Is the arm injury compensation estimate guaranteed?
No. The calculator provides an illustrative reference based on your selections. An actual claim requires medical and legal assessment.
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Sources and Methodology
Official Sources and Calculator Methodology
Monetary references are selected Judicial College Guidelines 18th edition figures published in 2026. The Guidelines are advisory, not statutory compensation tariffs. The official links below provide relevant NHS medical and UK legal information rather than the award bracket figures.
Reference review: November 2026. This calculator does not provide individual legal or medical advice.