Last Updated 16th April 2026. Organ damage can be extremely detrimental, causing immense pain and suffering. How much organ damage compensation you could claim would depend on the type and severity of the internal injury, and whether multiple organs were damaged. For example, if you suffer serious permanent damage to or loss of both kidneys, you might receive between £206,730 and £256,780 in compensation, according to suggested brackets in the Judicial College Guidelines.
Organ damage can also lead to significant financial losses, including medical expenses, care costs, and lost earnings. If you suffered organ damage due to the negligent actions of someone else, you may be eligible to claim compensation for those costs, alongside the pain and suffering you endured.
Here at Public Interest Lawyers, we understand the severe effects organ damage can have. This is why our personal injury solicitors are dedicated to helping you get the maximum compensation you deserve. They have years of experience in handling serious injury claims, and could also work on your case on a No Win No Fee basis.
If you’d like to explore your options for making a claim, contact our friendly team of advisors today. They can answer any questions you may have and offer you free advice, with absolutely no obligation to proceed after your initial consultation.
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- What Organ Damage Compensation Could I Claim?
- Can I Claim For Other Losses As Part Of My Organ Damage Compensation?
- Am I Able To Make A Compensation Claim For Organ Damage?
- How Might Damage To Organs Happen?
- Can I Claim For Organ Damage Caused By Medical Negligence?
- What If Criminal Assault Resulted In Damage To Internal Organs?
- What Will Be Needed When Bringing An Organ Damage Compensation Claim?
- Is There An Organ Damage Compensation Claim Time Limit?
- How Public Interest Lawyers Can Help You With Organ Damage Compensation
- Can I Claim For Organ Damage Compensation With Your No Win No Fee Solicitors?
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What Organ Damage Compensation Could I Claim?
You could claim organ damage compensation for the physical and psychological pain and suffering this injury has caused you, as well as any financial losses you may have also incurred.
Any pain and suffering you experienced would be compensated under the head of loss known as general damages. Legal professionals responsible for calculating this part of your compensation can make reference to medical evidence, as well as the compensation ranges listed within the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) document. These guideline compensation brackets are paired with a range of injuries, including organ damage.
In the table below, we have listed brackets for various forms of organ damage. Please note, however, that the top figure has not come from the JCG, and this table should be used as a guideline only.
| Injury | Severity | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries with compensation for financial losses, such as lost earnings, care costs and medical expenses | Severe | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Kidney | Serious and permanent damage or loss of both kidneys | £206,730 to £256,780 |
| Loss of one kidney with no damage to the other | £37,550 to £54,760 | |
| Chest | Total removal of one lung and/or serious heart damage | £122,850 to £183,190 |
| Traumatic injury to lungs, heart and/or chest causing permanent damage | £80,240 to £122,850 | |
| Damage to the lungs and chest, causing some continuing disability | £38,210 to £66,920 | |
| Bowels | Impairment of function due to severe abdominal injury | £54,420 to £85,100 |
| Penetrating injuries, causing some permanent damage | £15,370 to £29,870 | |
| Digestive system - damage resulting from traumatic injury | Severe damage with continuing discomfort and pain | £52,490 to £75,550 |
| Spleen | Loss of spleen with risk of continuing internal infection | £25,380 to £32,090 |
To receive a free estimation of your organ damage compensation, you can contact our advisors.
Can I Claim For Other Losses As Part Of My Organ Damage Compensation?
Yes, you can claim for financial losses as part of your organ damage compensation if they were the direct result of your injuries. These costs would be compensated under the secondary head of claim known as special damages, and might include:
- Loss of earnings
- Loss of future earnings, potentially including benefits and pension contributions
- Professional care and gratuitous support from loved ones
- Childcare, if your injuries and recovery mean you are unable to care for your child as you once did
- Medical expenses, such as prescription fees and private healthcare
- Any mobility equipment required to aid you in your recovery, such as a wheelchair
- Travel costs, such as taxi fares, to make your medical appointments
To be able to claim special damages, you must be able to present evidence of the financial losses you endured. This could be done with documents such as invoices, payslips, and receipts.
To see if you could be eligible to make an internal organ injury claim, you can contact our advisory team for a free case-check assessment.
Am I Able To Make A Compensation Claim For Organ Damage?
You could be able to make a compensation claim for organ damage, provided that you can prove another person’s negligent actions caused your injury. All personal injury claims, including those for organ damage, must meet the following criteria:
- Someone owed you a duty of care (this is a legal responsibility regarding your health and safety)
- They breached this duty
- You suffered organ damage as a result of this breach
In the next section of this guide, we will share examples of the various instances where you are owed a duty of care by a third party.
To see if you could have an eligible organ damage claim, you can contact a member of our advisory team to discuss your case.
How Might Damage To Organs Happen?
Damage to organs might happen due to penetrating injuries, severe car crashes, or malfunctioning machinery. Below, we provide in-depth examples of how organ damage can occur in various types of accidents.
Road Traffic Accidents
Speeding, distracted driving, and reckless overtaking are common causes of road traffic accidents. Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers are all classed as road users and have a duty of care to prevent causing harm to one another by using the roads safely. Additionally, as part of this obligation, they must also abide by the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code.
If a road user falls short of their duty of care, it may lead to a serious accident, such as:
- A drunk driver runs through a red light and crashes into your car. This causes the windscreen to shatter, and you suffer a penetrating abdominal wound due to a glass shard that damages your digestive system.
Accidents At Work
Employers may negligently cause accidents at work by failing to perform risk assessments, supply personal protective equipment (PPE), or provide adequate training. All employers have a duty of care to take reasonable steps to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of their employees. This responsibility is set by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and failing to meet this duty could lead to an accident like the following:
- Your colleague has not been trained on how to operate a forklift, but your employer still instructs them to use it. Due to not knowing how to brake, they hit you with the forklift. The impact causes you to suffer blunt force trauma, damaging your liver and kidneys.
Public Place Accidents
Occupiers (those in control of public areas) are required to take practical measures to keep visitors reasonably safe, and failing to do so can lead to public place accidents. This duty of care is established by the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, but could be breached in a scenario like the following:
- An overhead light fixture in a retail shop has not been installed correctly. This results in it falling on top of you, causing a severe crush injury, which causes damage to your chest and lungs.
To discuss your specific accident and see whether you could make an organ damage compensation claim, you can contact our advisors.
Can I Claim For Organ Damage Caused By Medical Negligence?
You could claim for organ damage caused by medical negligence, provided you can prove that you suffered unnecessarily due to receiving substandard care from a healthcare professional.
Doctors, nurses, surgeons, midwives, and other medical professionals have a responsibility to provide the correct standard of care when treating their patients. If they fail to meet this duty of care and this causes unnecessary harm, you may be eligible to seek compensation.
An example of how negligent medical treatment could lead to organ damage includes:
- A surgeon causes unnecessary damage to your bladder and bowels whilst performing an operation due to using medical equipment incorrectly.
To find out if you can make a medical negligence claim for your organ damage, you can contact our advisors.
What If Criminal Assault Resulted In Damage To Internal Organs?
If criminal assault resulted in damage to internal organs, you may be able to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The CICA is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice that can award compensation to those who have been criminally injured through a violent crime in Great Britain.
To make a criminal injury claim through the CICA, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- You were injured in a crime of violence, as defined by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. This includes assault, arson and sexual abuse
- The incident took place in Scotland, England, Wales or another relevant place, such as a vessel registered to one of these countries
- You reported the incident to the police
- Your claim is being started within the applicable time limit (generally 2 years)
Will My Organ Damage Compensation Be Different When Claiming With The CICA?
Yes, your organ damage compensation will be different when claiming with the CICA, compared to personal injury cases, as the agency values injuries through their own tariff system. These tariff amounts are fixed, meaning you will receive the exact amount listed for your injury.
You can claim compensation for up to 3 injuries through the CICA, but how much you could receive for each would differ.
In the table below, we have used some CICA tariff amounts for organ damage. Please note that the top entry is the maximum that the CICA will pay for any claim made through them.
| Injury | Severity | Tariff Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple severe criminal injuries with special expenses (e.g. cost of home modifications, care, and property damage) and lost earnings | Severe | Up to £500,000 |
| Kidney | Serious permanent damage or loss of both or only functioning kidney | £55,000 |
| Chest | Injury requiring thoracotomy with removal or extensive repair of 1 or more organs | £16,500 |
| Abdomen | Injury requiring laparoscopy or laparotomy, including repair of 3 or more organs | £6,200 |
| Injury requiring laparoscopy or laparotomy, including repair of 2 organs | £3,500 | |
| Lung | Both lungs have been punctured | £4,600 |
Additionally, the CICA can compensate you for the financial impact of your injuries under special expenses, together with lost earnings.
Contact our advisors for further guidance on making a criminal injury claim.
What Will Be Needed When Bringing An Organ Damage Compensation Claim?
When bringing an organ damage compensation claim, you will need evidence such as your medical records and any accident reports. Essentially, the evidence you gather to support your claim must demonstrate what harm you suffered, who was liable, and how this third party was responsible.
Examples of evidence that could be used in internal injury claims include:
- Your medical records detailing your organ damage and what treatments you received
- The contact details of anyone who witnessed the incident. Your solicitor can use this information to obtain supportive testimony
- Accident reports from the workplace or public place accident book
- A driver’s contact, vehicle, and insurance information (if your organ damage occurred in a road traffic accident)
- Any video footage of the accident, such as dashcam or CCTV footage
- A diary detailing your symptoms and how your daily life has been impacted by the internal organ damage you suffered
You do not need to worry about gathering this evidence on your own, as one of our expert solicitors could help you with this. Please contact our advisors to learn more.
Is There An Organ Damage Compensation Claim Time Limit?
Yes, there is a 3-year organ damage compensation claim time limit that is set out within the Limitation Act 1980. This can run from:
- The date the accident or medical negligence took place
- In medical negligence claims, it could also run from the date of knowledge. This is the date you first reasonably realised medical negligence took place
Exceptions to this time limit apply to minors or those who lack sufficient mental capacity, as neither can make their own claim. You can learn more about these exceptions in our limitation period guide.
To see if you have enough time to begin your claim, get in touch today and find out if you can be connected with one of our expert solicitors.
How Public Interest Lawyers Can Help You With Organ Damage Compensation
Public Interest Lawyers can help you pursue organ damage compensation by applying decades of expertise to your specific case. We firmly believe that compassionate legal representation can make all the difference when supporting clients through the internal organ injury claims process. Our solicitors handle every area of the claim, easing the strain on you and allowing you to focus on recovering from your internal injuries.
If you choose Public Interest Lawyers to pursue a claim, we will:
- Provide tailored assistance with gathering evidence, ensuring no detail is overlooked. This may include obtaining MRI or CT scans showing damage to your internal organs or securing dashcam footage of the road collision that ruptured your bladder.
- Organise an assessment with an independent medical expert to evaluate the extent of the damage to your organs, the long-term prognosis, and any potential complications.
- Manage all documentation and correspondence with professionalism, keeping your interests at the forefront.
- Accommodate any mobility limitations caused by the internal trauma by offering home visits or virtual consultations to reduce further physical strain on you.
- Connect you with trusted cardiologists, neurologists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to support your long-term rehabilitation.
These are just some of the services that Public Interest Lawyers offers. You can call one of our advisors who may be able to connect you with a solicitor today.
Can I Claim For Organ Damage Compensation With Your No Win No Fee Solicitors?
Yes, you can claim for organ damage compensation with our No Win No Fee solicitors, who will offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement. This allows you to begin your claim without having to make any upfront fees for the work of your solicitor. These service fees, as they are known, are also not charged during the claim or if you do not receive compensation for your organ damage.
Your solicitor will receive a percentage of the compensation if your claim is successful. This is aptly known as a success fee, and the percentage is limited by a legal cap. We always explain the terms clearly from the outset, giving you peace of mind about the process and certainty that you will get the majority of the compensation.
Contact Our Advisors To Get Started
Contact our advisors today to get started on the organ damage claims process. After your initial consultation, there is no pressure to proceed with us for your claim. However, if you wish to, we could connect you with one of our expert solicitors.
- Call on 0800 073 8803
- Contact us online
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Learn More
You can learn more about some other types of claims our solicitors can help with by reading the following guides:
- See if you could make a train accident claim
- Learn if you get full-time pay if injured at work, and it wasn’t your fault
- Guidance on claiming if the third party is not admitting liability
External resources:
- Look up your specific condition and its symptoms via the NHS
- See if you could be eligible for statutory sick pay from Gov.UK
- Guidance on organ transplantation from the NHS
Thank you for reading this guide on claiming organ damage compensation.