By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 16th September 2025. Suffering an injury to your eye can be a distressing and painful experience. In some cases, it could result in permanent sensory damage. If you suffered the injury through no fault of your own, you may be looking for advice on eye injury claims. If so, you’re in the right place.
Here at Legal Expert, our No Win No Fee solicitors pride themselves on helping injured people get the compensation they deserve. If you’ve suffered an eye injury at work, on the road, or even while shopping, we can help.
We offer a free case check for your potential eye injury claim and can represent you on a No Win No Fee basis. To book a free consultation or to get immediate advice on your legal rights, just click below:
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Compensation Payouts In Eye Injury Claims
Eye injury payouts in the UK can vary on a case-by-case basis, as each claim is calculated based on its unique circumstances.
Generally, though, compensation payouts awarded in successful eye injury claims include general damages, which is the head of loss that provides compensation for the pain and suffering the injury has caused.
The table below contains guideline award brackets taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), which a legal professional may refer to when valuing your claim. Please note that these amounts are not guaranteed. Also note that the first entry in this table is an estimated figure and not taken from the JCG.
| Injury | Amount |
|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries Plus Special Damages | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Total Blindness | In the region of £327,940 |
| Loss of Sight in One Eye with Reduced Vision in the Remaining Eye (i) | £117,150 to £219,400 |
| Loss of Sight in One Eye with Reduced Vision in the Remaining Eye (ii) | £78,040 to £129,330 |
| Total Loss of One Eye | £66,920 to £80,210 |
| Complete Loss of Sight in One Eye (e) | £60,130 to £66,920 |
| Complete Loss of Sight in One Eye (f) | £28,900 to £48,040 |
| Complete Loss of Sight in One Eye (g) | £11,120 to £25,600 |
| Minor Eye Injuries (h) | £4,820 to £10,660 |
| Transient Eye Injuries (I) | £2,690 to £4,820 |
4.8 (466 reviews) Can My Eye Injury Compensation Cover Financial Losses?
These kinds of injuries can cause a number of financial losses, so you might be wondering if these could be included in your eye injury compensation value. The answer, in short, is yes, thanks to special damages.
For example, if you are blinded by an accident, you may be unable to return to work. In this case, special damages could cover past, current, and future lost earnings caused by your injuries.
This head of eye injury compensation can also help you cover the cost of things like:
- A prosthetic eye
- Cosmetic aids
- Braille lessons
- A guide dog
- Home adjustments
- A carer
- Lost earnings
- Childcare
However, in order to claim these back, you need to be able to provide evidence of your losses. Because of this, we recommend keeping a record of any bills, invoices, or bank statements that prove your expenses.
To learn more about compensation in a successful eye injury compensation claim, get in touch with our team of advisors today.
Can I Make An Eye Injury Claim?
In order to have valid grounds to make a personal injury claim, you must be able to prove that you suffered your eye injury because you were owed a duty of care, and this duty was breached. When someone owes you a duty of care, this means that they are responsible for your health and safety.
Some examples of when you could be owed a duty of care include:
- In public: While you are in a public place, such as a park or restaurant, the individual or organisation in control of that space owes you a duty of care. This is set out in the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 as your reasonable safety must be ensured by the occupier of that space while you are using it for its intended purpose. If they breach this duty by not taking the necessary steps and measures to ensure reasonable safety and you suffer an injury as a result, you might be able to seek compensation for an eye injury through a public liability claim.
- While at work: All employers owe their staff a duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA). As per this duty, your employer must take all reasonably practicable steps to keep their employees safe at work. If they fail to do this and you suffered an injury to your eye as a result, you could make an eye injury claim.
- On the roads: All road users owe each other a duty of care. This means that they need to navigate the roads in a way that prevents injury and damage to themselves and others. To uphold their duty, they must adhere to the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the mandatory rules in the Highway Code. If this duty is breached and you suffer an injury as a result, you could potentially make a road traffic accident claim.
To discuss the eligibility criteria for eye injury claims and to find out if you have a valid case, speak with one of our advisors.
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If you’ve suffered an eye injury at work, you could be entitled to compensation if the accident was caused by your employer’s failure to uphold their duty of care.
For example, if they may have failed to provide you with safety goggles while using an angle grinder, and as a result, you get a piece of metal stuck in one of your eyes.
The amount awarded will depend on how serious the injury is. Minor damage to the eye might result in a few thousand pounds, while cases involving total loss of sight can attract settlements of over £300,000. You can find these figures further up in this guide.
To begin the process of making an eye injury at work compensation claim, it’s best to get advice from a personal injury solicitor such as ourselves. We can review your situation, arrange for a medical expert to assess the extent of your injuries, and guide you through making a claim.
What Are Common Types Of Eye Injuries?
Our eyes support one of our most predominant senses, sight. However, they are also one of our most fragile and exposed organs. As such, they are susceptible to injuries of both a minor or catastrophic in nature.
Some examples of common eye injuries include:
- Total or partial blindness
- Abrasions and scratches
- Foreign bodies
- Punctured eyeball
- Chemical burns
- Traumatic iritis
- Subconjunctival bleeding
- Broken or fractured eye socket
- Detached retina
- Enucleation of eye
If you have suffered from such harm, you may be eligible to start the eye injury claims process with the help of our excellent personal injury solicitors.
What Should I Do After Sustaining An Eye Injury?
If you sustained an eye injury, you should seek urgent medical attention. In doing so, you may receive treatment for your harm and prevent further damage to your sense of sight. If injured, you can visit:
- Accident and Emergency (A&E)
- Your general practitioner (GP)
- Your optician
When seeking professional help, you may also obtain documentation of the injuries you sustained, the treatment you had and of how the damage occurred. This form of medical evidence may also support your eye injury claim.
To learn more about claiming compensation for an eye injury, please do not hesitate to contact our advisors.
What Eye Injuries Can You Claim Compensation For?
There are various types of accidents that could potentially lead to a claim for eye injury compensation, provided the eligibility criteria are met. Some examples can include:
- Road traffic accidents: In a road traffic accident, broken glass from windows or the windshield, small pieces of metal, and other materials could hit you in the eye, causing an eye injury.
- Accidents at work: If your employer doesn’t provide adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) when needed, such as eye protection when working with hazardous substances, this could lead to dangerous fumes or chemicals getting into your eye, causing pain and affecting your vision.
- Accidents in public: An inadequately maintained sign falling from a supermarket and hitting you on the head could cause brain damage, which could lead to blindness and vision problems.
For more advice on eye injury claims or other aspects of the claims process, such as potential eye injury payouts in the UK, contact our advisors for free today.
4.8 (466 reviews) What Evidence Can Help My Eye Injury Claim?
An important part of the eye injury claims process is collecting evidence. Evidence strengthens and supports your claim by demonstrating the severity of the harm you suffered, establishing who is liable for that harm, and how your injuries will affect your life going forwards.
Some examples of evidence that you could use to help strengthen your eye injury claim include:
- Medical records: Your medical records could be used as evidence, as they may show the treatment you have received for your eye injury and how severe the injury is
- Photographs: Taking photographs of the injury and also of the accident site can help prove the severity of your eye injury as well as how it occurred.
- Witness contact details: Taking the contact details of anyone who witnessed your injury means that their statement can be taken by a professional at a later date.
- CCTV footage: If your accident was caught on CCTV, then you may be able to request the footage which can be used as evidence. This can help prove how the accident happened.
One of the benefits of working with a No Win No Fee solicitor on your claim is that they can help you gather evidence. To find out if one of our solicitors could help you claim eye injury compensation, contact our team of advisors today.
How Long Do I Have To Claim Compensation For An Eye Injury?
In order to claim eye injury payouts, you need to have started your claim within 3 years of the injury. This time limit can be found in the Limitation Act 1980.
There are two exceptions to this time limit. The first being if a child is injured. If so, whilst they may be eligible to receive compensation, they cannot make a claim by themselves until their 18th birthday. This is why their 3-year window is suspended until they become an adult. Before this date, a litigation friend must be appointed to claim on behalf of the injured child.
The second exception is for those with a reduced mental capacity. As those who lack the capacity to claim for themselves also have their time limit suspended, a litigation friend must also be appointed in the event that a claim is to be made. If the injured party ever recovers to the point of being deemed able to make their own claim, their time limit would begin.
Get in touch today to find out more about claim time limits and eye injury settlement amounts.
How Long Will My Eye Injury Compensation Claim Take?
We cannot tell you exactly how long eye injury claims can take to settle. This is because the length of every eye injury compensation claim is unique, ranging from a few months to a few years, depending on numerous aspects such as:
- How severe your injuries are. Eye injury claims where the injuries are more severe typically take longer to settle because more time needs to be allowed for the full extent of the injuries to be known.
- How long collecting all evidence takes, such as CCTV footage.
- The circumstances in which the eye injury occurred.
- How quickly the defendant admits liability, if at all.
- How quickly the defendant responds to correspondence.
- Whether the claim has to be taken to court.
By connecting with one of our specialist solicitors, they will try to get you compensation for an eye injury as quickly as possible, helping you through each step of the claims process using their legal expertise. They can help you collect evidence, correspond with the defendant on your behalf so you don’t have to, and ensure the compensation figure is correct and fair, amongst many other things.
Please contact us today to potentially begin the eye injury claims process today.
No Win No Fee Solicitors For Eye Injury Claims
So, why should you make eye injury claims with the help of an expert solicitor? When you make a claim, there’s no obligation to work with a legal specialist. However, the personal injury claims process can seem complex and stressful, and an expert can help alleviate some of that stress.
A solicitor can give you a more accurate estimate of what you could potentially receive than an eye injury claim calculator and can talk you through each aspect of the compensation claims process in detail. They can help make sure that all aspects of your case are covered by your claim, and help you negotiate your settlement so you get the amount that you deserve.
Our solicitors are experts in eye injury claims, and they’re here to help. They also offer all of their services on a No Win No Fee basis thanks to something called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This is a kind of contract that allows you to access their services without:
- Paying upfront.
- Paying as the claim goes on.
- Paying for their work at all if your claim fails.
They’ll only take a success fee from your compensation if the claim is a success, and this is just a small percentage of what you receive. Plus, this percentage is capped by law, which helps make sure that you keep the majority of what you receive.
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Below, you can find some more guides on personal injury claims that you may find useful.
- NHS On Eye Injuries
- A resource by the National Health Service outlines many of the common ways that an eye may suffer damage. It gives some good advice on how to treat eye injuries in an emergency. It also details how someone suffering an eye injury can receive the best medical care possible.
- Accident At Work Claim – Find out How Much Compensation?
- If you suffer an eye injury at work and want to claim compensation, contact us today on live chat. Alternatively, use our freephone number or even request a callback. And we can give you free legal advice.
- Car Accident Claims – Calculate Compensation Amounts
- If you have suffered an eye injury due to a car accident, find out if you can claim compensation. Contact us for free advice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) On Eye Injury Claims
Below, you can find answers to some common questions on eye injury compensation claims.
How Much Compensation Could I Receive For Loss Of Sight In One Eye?
Compensation depends on the severity of your injury and how it affects your life. For loss of sight in one eye, awards can reach up to £219,400 or more, depending on factors such as damage to the remaining eye, age, and any related psychological effects. We and other solicitors and courts use the Judicial College Guidelines to help value these claims.
Can I Claim If My Employer Didn’t Provide Safety Goggles Or PPE?
Yes, you may be able to claim if your employer failed to provide suitable eye protection when it was needed for your job and it led to you suffering an eye injury at work. Employers in the UK have a legal duty to minimise risks and supply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). If a lack of PPE caused your injury, this could amount to negligence.
How Do I Prove A Workplace Eye Injury Was My Employer’s Fault?
You’ll need evidence to show your employer breached their duty of care. Useful evidence might include accident reports, witness statements, training records, risk assessments, or proof that PPE was not provided. Medical records linking the injury to the accident will also strengthen your claim.
What Happens If The Eye Injury Leads To Long-Term Vision Deterioration Or Further Treatment?
If your injury causes ongoing vision problems or requires further treatment, this can be included in your claim. You may be able to recover costs for future medical care, rehabilitation, adaptations to your home, or mobility support. The long-term impact on your quality of life is also taken into account when valuing compensation.
Can I Claim For Cosmetic Damage Or Prosthetic Eye Costs?
Yes. If your injury has caused visible damage, such as scarring or the need for a prosthetic eye, these costs and their psychological effects can form part of your claim. Compensation can cover cosmetic surgery, prosthetics, and the emotional impact of a changed appearance.
What Is The Time Limit For Making An Eye Injury Claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of your accident to begin a claim. For children, the three-year limit does not begin until their 18th birthday, meaning they have until age 21. If the injured person lacks mental capacity, there is no time limit unless capacity is regained.
Should I Use A Work Injury Calculator Or Claim Calculator For My Eye Injury?
A claim calculator can provide a rough estimate of potential compensation, but it cannot take into account all the details of your case. The most accurate way to value your eye injury claim is to speak with a solicitor, who can consider the full extent of your injuries, financial losses, and future needs.
If I Had Laser Eye Surgery That Went Wrong, Can I Claim?
Yes. If your eye injury was caused by negligent laser eye surgery, this may fall under medical negligence rather than a standard workplace claim. You could still pursue compensation for the harm caused, but the process involves showing that the treatment you received was below a reasonable standard of care.
What Evidence Do I Need To Show Before And After Vision Loss?
You may be asked to provide eye test results, optometrist or ophthalmologist reports, photographs, or even personal notes showing how your sight has changed. These records can demonstrate the impact of the injury on your day-to-day life and help support your claim.
Can I Claim On Behalf Of A Child Or Someone Who Cannot Claim Themselves?
Yes. If the injured person is under 18 or lacks the mental capacity to make a claim, a litigation friend—such as a parent, guardian, or close relative—can bring the claim on their behalf. The court will usually need to approve any settlement to make sure it is in the injured person’s best interests.
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