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Head injury at work: compensation and claims in the UK

Types of head injury at work

Causes and employer duties

hard hat provision, edge protection, object restraint

JCG 17th edition ranges

minor brain damage £2,210–£12,770; moderate £43,060–£219,070; severe £282,010–£403,990; very severe £303,830–£435,150

Long-term effects — what special damages apply

What if there are personality or cognitive changes

Fatal head injuries — see our related guide

Sources

  1. : JCG 17th edition
  2. Work at Height Regs 2005
  3. PPE Regs 1992/2022
  4. HSE stats 2024/25

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