Key advice when making a bladder injury claim
- Avoidable bladder injuries at your job, on the road or a in public place entitle you to make a compensation claim.
- You can also claim if your bladder injury or illness was caused by a GP or other medical professional's negligence.
- Compensation can range from £13,970 for short-term symptoms to £204,350 for severe incontinence and medical complications.
- There is a 3-year time limit from the injury date to start your claim.
- You can claim on a no win, no fee basis.
- Your compensation will depend on the seriousness of your injury, and your financial losses and expenses. You can find out how much you can claim with our compensation calculator.
If a bladder injury has set you back, we'll help you move forward
Bladder injuries may result from surgical procedures, traumatic incidents, or physical impact. A compensation claim can help cover the debilitating effects of such injuries, including medical expenses, lost earnings, and personal suffering.
If you have been affected by a bladder injury, we can help. If your injuries were caused by someone else's actions or negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
You can make a No Win, No Fee compensation claim with the help and support of a personal injury solicitor.
With almost 100,000 NHS admissions each year, you are not alone
According to an analysis of NHS data, 103,660 patients were admitted to hospital with bladder and urinary-related symptoms in 2022-23(digital.nhs.uk).
If you are looking for information on bladder injury symptoms and treatment, see: bladder pain (nhs.uk).
How much compensation can I claim for a bladder injury?
Your claim for a bladder injury will be based on:
- how significant your injury is,
- the effect of your injury on your everyday routine and your job,
- any costs or financial impacts you?ve suffered due to your injury.
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General damages are awarded for pain, suffering and loss of amenity (PSLA). Awards for general damages are set by the Judicial College (judiciary.uk) and published in their guidelines for personal injury awards.
Special damages will be awarded for any lost earnings, loss of commission or bonuses, and loss of pension contributions. It may also be possible to claim for loss of future earnings, if the medical prognosis establishes that you won't be able to work for any period in the future.
These damages will also cover the cost of any medical procedures you might need to treat or recover from your bladder injury such as catheter placement, surgical repair, antibiotics and pain medication.
Read more:
A complete list of recoverable losses in a personal injury claim
How is compensation calculated if I have multiple injuries?
Average bladder injury general damages compensation table
The following bladder injury payouts refer to the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases, 17th Edition by the Judicial College (oup.com).
These tables are used by solicitors or by the courts as a starting point when calculating your compensation.
Please note: these average figures represent general damages only, and do not include any element of special damages (e.g. lost wages).
Abdominal injury
Severity | Example | Amount |
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Serious non-penetrating injury | A serious non-penetrating injury, with permanent complications (e.g severe indigestion) | £18,630 to £30,800 |
Severe damage | Including severe digestive system damage, ongoing pain, permanent complications, penetrating stab wounds and serious lacerations | £47,720 to £68,680 |
Bladder injury
Severity | Example | Amount |
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Near full recovery with minor long term effects | £25,970 to £34,740 | |
Impaired bladder function and control | £70,980 to £88,670 | |
Loss of bladder function & control | Up to £156,070 | |
Loss of bladder function & control (with other medical complications) | Up to £204,350 |
Bowel injury
Severity | Example | Amount |
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Some permanent damage | Returning to natural function & bladder control | £13,970 to £27,150 |
Impairment of function from abdominal injury | You require a temporary colostomy, your diet, daily life and work is affected | £49,470 to £77,360 |
Faecal urgency and passive incontinence | Surgery is required, and/or your symptoms cause embarassment & distress | Around £88,660 |
Total loss of bowel function | A colostomy is required | Up to £166,540 |
Loss of bladder and bowel function | Double incontinence and/or other medical complications | Up to £204,350 |
Do I qualify for bladder injury compensation?
Yes, you can start a compensation claim for a bladder injury, if:
- you became ill within the last 3 years, and;
- another person was at fault, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Find out online if you can claim with our injury claim calculator. Alternatively, you can speak to a claims advisor on 0800 376 1001 and find out if you have a claim in minutes.
What if I was partially at fault?
Personal injury claims where both the defendant and claimant share some responsibility are relatively common.
In our recent 2024 Personal Injury Claimant Survey, 13.99% of respondents thought they could be partially to blame for their accident.
Even if your actions or negligence played a role in the accident, you could still be eligible for compensation. Cases with shared fault (contributory negligence) frequently settle through a split liability agreement.
Read more:
Can I claim if I feel I was partly responsible for my accident?
How long do I have to make a bladder injury claim?
For most injury claims, you have up to 3 years from the date of your injury to start the claims process.
The 3 year limitation period does not apply to minors (under 18s). A parent, guardian or litigation friend can start a claim on a child's behalf up to their 18th birthday and the child has until their 21st birthday to claim for themselves.
Types of bladder injury
Compensation has been awarded for a range of bladder injuries and conditions, with ruptured or perforated bladder injuries being the most common:
Ruptured bladder
A ruptured or perforated bladder is a serious injury that is caused by trauma to the pelvic region. Ruptured bladder injuries fall into three broad categories:
- Blunt trauma injury, such as a high-velocity blow to the in a road traffic accident, a cycling accident, a pedestrian accident or a fall from a height.
- Penetrating wounds, such as stab wounds caused by criminal injury or dangerous machinery at work.
- Perforation injuries that occur when the bladder is accidentally pierced during surgery as a result of clinical or medical negligence.
The majority of traumatic bladder injuries are successfully remedied by surgery. However, short-term or long-term serious complications can occur, including infection (peritonitis), bleeding, urinary retention, blockage of the urethra and scar formation.
Bladder prolapse
The NHS estimate that one in 10 women will have surgery to rectify a prolapsed bladder by the time they are 80 years old.
Common causes of a prolapsed bladder include:
- A manual handling accident or other exertion in the workplace
- Medical negligence, which may occur during a forceps delivery, Caesarean section, hysterectomy or other surgery.
A prolapsed bladder is not life-threatening but it can trigger long-term problems such as urinary difficulties, stress incontinence, lower back pain or pain during sexual intercourse.
Who is liable?
If you sustained a bladder injury in a work accident, road accident, or through medical negligence, you may be eligible for compensation.
Bladder injuries often require surgery and lengthy rehabilitation. In workplace accidents, claims against employers are based on evidence showing a failure to mitigate risks.
For injuries from vehicle or pedestrian accidents, lawyers reference driving laws to prove negligence.
Clinical negligence claims require showing that the medical care was substandard and directly caused the bladder injury. Specifically, in surgical cases like bladder perforations, it's not enough to show a surgical error; it must be proven that the error was not identified and repaired during surgery, leading to significant harm.
How the cause of your bladder injury impacts the claims process
How you injured your bladder will affect your claim. Click the icons below for details.
Can I make a no win, no fee bladder injury claim?
Yes. With no win, no fee, you can claim bladder injury compensation without financial risk. If your claim isn't successful, you pay nothing. If you win, you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation.
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Bladder pain syndrome (interstitial cystitis) - NHS (reviewed: 01/08/2024)
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Howard Willis, Personal injury solicitor
About the author
Howard Willis qualified as a solicitor in 1984 and has specialised in personal injury for over 25 years. He is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and is a recognised Law Society Personal Injury Panel expert.