Knee injury claim amounts
Source: Personal Injuries Guidelines
The compensation amounts for knee injuries in Ireland are established based on the gravity of the injury and its enduring repercussions. Below, we provide an expanded explanation of the potential compensation brackets:
1. Severe knee injury (€75,000-€110,000)
This category encompasses instances where significant knee damage has occurred, resulting in severe consequences:
- Cases in which the joint has been disrupted, leading to the development of osteoarthritis, extensive ligament damage, extensive and extended treatment, substantial pain, significant loss of function, and the necessity of undergoing or anticipating arthroplasty or arthrodesis.
- Situations where a leg fracture extends into the knee joint, causing constant and permanent pain that restricts movement, impairs agility, and makes the injured party susceptible to osteoarthritis, with the risk of needing arthrodesis or arthroplasty.
- Lesser but still severe knee injuries. This category includes cases that fall into higher compensation brackets but involve less severe disability. These injuries may result in ongoing symptoms such as pain or discomfort, restricted movement or instability, and deformity with the potential for degenerative changes and the requirement for corrective surgery in the long term. Such injuries may arise from damage to the kneecap, ligaments, meniscus, or muscular atrophy.
2. Moderate knee injuries (€15,000-€35,000)
This bracket is applicable to injuries involving knee dislocation, torn cartilage, or meniscus damage that results in minor instability, wasting, weakness, or other mild future disabilities. It also encompasses injuries that accelerate symptoms from a pre-existing condition over an extended period.
3. Minor knee injuries (€6,000-€12,000)
This category includes injuries similar to those in the previous bracket but of a lesser severity. It involves shorter periods of symptom exacerbation or acceleration and injuries such as lacerations, twisting, or bruising injuries. Compensation amounts are based on the recovery period:
- Substantial recovery or recovery to a nuisance level within one to two years.
- Substantial recovery without the need for surgery between six months and one year.
- Substantial recovery within six months.
It’s essential to note that these compensation figures are subject to potential adjustments and may be influenced by various factors, including the unique circumstances of your case. We recommend seeking legal advice to better understand your specific situation and the potential compensation you may be entitled to.
Statute of Limitations
You have two years from the accident date to issue proceedings for a knee injury claim. If you are under 18, a separate set of rules apply, and we would recommend you contact our knee injury claim solicitors to discuss these. To learn more about the statute of limitation for a leg injury claim, click here.
