Table 4.
Estimates of Relative Value of ‘Serious’ Injury As At 2003 Prices (Hopkin and Simpson, 1995)
| Injury State | % value of death | Value (2003 prices) |
|---|---|---|
| Recover 3–4 months (Out-patient): F | 2.0 | £24,533 |
| Recover 3–4 months (In patient): W | 2.0 | £24,533 |
| Recover 1–3 years (in-patient): X | 5.5 | £67,465 |
| Mild permanent disability (Out patient): V | 5.5 | £67,465 |
| Mild permanent disability (In patient): S | 15.1 | £185,223 |
| Some permanent disability with scarring: R | 23.3 | £285,807 |
| Paraplegia/quadriplegia: N | 100 | £1,226,641 |
| Severe head injuries: L | 100 | £1,226,641 |
| ‘Whiplash’ | £43,604 | |
| Slight injuries | £8,693 |