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Loss of sight claims are brought by people who have suffered partial or complete vision loss because another person or organisation failed to take reasonable steps to protect their safety. If you have experienced sight loss following a workplace accident, road traffic collision, or another avoidable incident, Personal Injury Solicitors London’s specialists can assess your eligibility, investigate what happened and pursue compensation for your injuries, financial losses and the lasting impact your vision loss has on your independence and future.

Losing your sight can affect almost every aspect of daily life. Depending on the extent of your visual impairment, you may no longer be able to drive, continue in the same employment, manage everyday tasks without assistance or enjoy activities that were once routine. You may also require ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitation, or adaptations to your home. With decades of combined experience and more than £100 million secured in compensation, our solicitors understand the life-changing consequences of serious sight loss and provide practical legal support throughout your claim.

All loss of sight claims are assessed on the facts of the case; however, our experts at Personal Injury Solicitors London obtain evidence such as ophthalmology records, visual acuity assessments, and independent ophthalmic expert reports to establish how your sight loss occurred, identify who was responsible and assess the full impact your visual impairment has had on your daily life.

This allows every aspect of your claim to be accurately valued, including the impact on your ability to work and the financial losses resulting from your sight loss. Throughout your claim, our team provide clear advice, practical support and expert representation at every stage of the legal process.

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What Are Loss Of Sight Claims?

Loss of sight claims are legal claims brought by people who have experienced partial or complete vision loss following an accident or negligent medical treatment. They seek compensation for the wider effect that losing some or all of your sight has had on your life, including the impact on your independence, employment and future. The effects of sight loss often extend far beyond the initial injury.

Depending on the severity of your visual impairment, everyday activities may become much more difficult. You may no longer be able to work in the same role, travel independently or carry out routine tasks without support. Some people also require ongoing medical treatment, home adaptations or long-term care.

Rather than focusing only on the injury itself, a loss of sight claim reflects the wider effect your visual impairment has had on your day-to-day life, future needs and financial circumstances. This helps ensure the full consequences of your sight loss are recognised when your claim is assessed.

Get in touch with our solicitors today to learn more about loss of sight claims.

Can I Claim Compensation After Sight Loss?

Yes, you can claim compensation after sight loss if your vision loss resulted from someone failing to protect your reasonable safety, despite having a legal obligation to do so. Although sight loss can occur for many reasons, loss of sight claims arise when another person or organisation’s actions or omissions result in partial or complete visual impairment. Whether you can pursue a claim depends on how your loss of vision occurred, who was responsible and the effect it has had on your life.

Our specialist solicitors build a clear picture of how your sight loss occurred before considering whether another person or organisation may be legally responsible. They also consider how your visual impairment has affected your independence, employment and future so they can advise whether compensation may be available.

When assessing your loss of sight claim, our solicitors will consider:

How your sight loss occurred. We establish what caused your loss of vision and whether the accident involved avoidable failings.
Who may be legally responsible. Liability may rest with an employer, road user, or occupier, depending on the circumstances surrounding your sight loss.
What evidence is available. Ophthalmology records, retinal imaging, and CCTV footage of the accident can help explain how your sight loss occurred and support your claim. You can also learn more about the evidence needed for a personal injury claim in our dedicated guide.
The impact of your sight loss. We consider how your visual impairment has affected your independence, ability to work, and financial losses so the full effect of your injuries is understood.

If you’re unsure whether your sight loss could give rise to a compensation claim, contact Personal Injury Solicitors London. We’ll explain your legal options and advise whether the circumstances surrounding your vision loss could support a claim.

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Loss Of Sight Compensation Claims On Behalf Of A Loved One

If a loved one has suffered sight loss, they may sometimes need another person to manage a loss of sight compensation claim on their behalf. This is generally only necessary where they lack the mental capacity to conduct legal proceedings themselves or where the claimant is a child under the age of 18. In these situations, the court can appoint a litigation friend to act in the claimant’s best interests throughout the legal process.

Sight loss alone does not automatically mean a litigation friend is needed, and many people with significant visual impairment are fully able to instruct a solicitor and pursue a loss of sight compensation claim independently.

A litigation friend is often a close family member or trusted friend, although the court may appoint another suitable person or professional representative where necessary. They work closely with the solicitor to protect the claimant’s interests throughout the legal process, making decisions on the claimant’s behalf where required.

If your loved one cannot manage their own loss of sight compensation claim, Personal Injury Solicitors London can explain whether a litigation friend is needed and help you through the appointment process from start to finish.

What Accidents Could Lead To Loss Of Sight?

Accidents at work, road traffic accidents and accidents in public places can all lead to partial or complete loss of sight.

The circumstances surrounding your accident often determine who may be legally responsible and the evidence needed to support your claim. Understanding exactly how your sight loss occurred also helps establish the full effect your injuries have had on your independence, employment and future.

The examples below illustrate some of the situations in which loss of sight claims may arise.

Loss Of Sight After An Accident At Work

While operating industrial machinery in a factory, a damaged safety guard suddenly breaks apart and sends metal fragments into your eye after your employer allowed the equipment to remain in use despite obvious signs of wear. This accident at work leaves you with permanent sight loss that prevents you from returning to your previous role.

Public Place Blindness And Sight Loss Accidents

You suffer permanent damage to your eyesight when a large advertising display topples over in a shopping centre after staff leave it unsecured despite clear signs that it has become unstable, striking your face and eye as you walk past. Similar incidents may also arise in other public liability accidents where reasonable safety standards are not maintained.

Road Accident Caused Sight Loss

As you drive through a green traffic light, another driver speeds through a red light and crashes into your vehicle, sending shattered glass into your eye. This road traffic accident leaves you with permanent loss of vision in one eye.

If your sight loss was caused by an avoidable accident, Personal Injury Solicitors London can explain your legal options and assess whether you have grounds to pursue a compensation claim.

What If My Sight Loss Was Caused By Criminal Assault?

If your sight loss was caused by a criminal assault or another violent crime, you may be able to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The CICA administers compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 for eligible victims of violent crime.

To qualify, you will need to satisfy the CICA’s eligibility criteria. This will normally include showing that:

Your sight loss or eye injury resulted from a crime of violence.
The incident took place in Great Britain.
The crime was reported to the police as soon as reasonably practicable.
Your application is submitted within the relevant CICA two-year time limit, unless an exception applies.

If you are unsure whether you meet the criminal injury claims eligibility criteria, Personal Injury Solicitors London’s specialists can assess your eligibility, explain the CICA application process, and help prepare the evidence needed to support your application.

Can All Types Of Sight Loss Or Blindness Be Claimed For?

Yes, you could claim compensation for many different types of sight loss or blindness if your condition resulted from an accident that was someone else’s fault. Whether you can pursue a loss of sight claim depends on what caused your vision loss, who was responsible and the impact it has had on your day-to-day life.

Sight loss affects everyone differently. Some people experience temporary sight loss, partial blindness or reduced vision, while others develop full or partial blindness affecting one or both eyes. Damage to central or peripheral vision may also make reading, driving and other everyday activities much more difficult. The severity of the visual impairment does not prevent a claim in itself. Instead, the focus is on how your sight loss occurred and its impact on your life.

Loss of sight compensation claims may involve:

Temporary or permanent sight loss affecting one or both eyes.
Partial blindness, total blindness or the complete loss of vision in one eye.
Eye injury compensation following serious eye injuries caused by broken glass, chemical burns or other traumatic accidents.
Central or peripheral vision loss affecting your independence and day-to-day life.

Whatever type of sight loss you have experienced, our team can explain the claims process, advise whether you may have a valid loss of sight compensation claim and discuss how much compensation you may be entitled to.

How Much Loss Of Sight Compensation Can I Claim?

How much loss of sight compensation you could claim depends on several factors, including the extent of your vision loss, how your injuries have affected your day-to-day life and the financial impact of your sight loss. Compensation for the injury itself is known as general damages, which reflect the pain and suffering caused by your visual impairment. Your claim may also include special damages, which compensate for financial losses caused by your injury such as lost earnings, care and assistance, and other expenses resulting from your sight loss.

When valuing general damages, our specialist solicitors may refer to the guideline compensation brackets contained within the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). These guidelines cover a wide range of injuries, including different types of sight loss, but they do not set fixed compensation amounts. Instead, the value of your claim will reflect your individual circumstances, including whether the injury affects one or both eyes, the extent of your vision loss and the long-term effect it has had on your independence and quality of life.

The table below includes guideline compensation brackets that may be relevant to loss of sight claims, together with a high-value top entry that has not been taken from the JCG. These figures are intended as a guide only and do not represent guaranteed compensation payouts.

Injury	Severity	Compensation
More than One Very Severe Injury with Special Damages	Severe- with special damages for vision aids, care costs and lost earnings.	Up to £500,000+
Total Blindness	Complete loss of sight.	In the region of £355,020
Loss of Sight in One Eye with Reduced Vision in the Remaining Eye (i)	Serious risk of further deterioration in the remaining eye.	£126,820 to £237,510
Loss of Sight in One Eye with Reduced Vision in the Remaining Eye (ii)	Or additional problems such as double vision.	£84,490 to £140,020
Total Loss of One Eye	Factors such as age, cosmetic effect and psychiatric consequences will be taken into account.	£72,440 to £86,820
Complete Loss of Sight in One Eye	Total loss of vision in one ye.	£65,090 to £72,440
Serious but incomplete loss of vision in one eye	Without significant risk of reduced vision in the remaining eye.	£31,290 to £51,990
Minor but permanent impairment of vision in one or both eyes	Including cases where there is some double vision that might not be constant.	£12,040 to £27,720
Minor Eye Injuries	Such as fume exposure, struck in the eye, or splashed by liquids.	£5,220 to £11,540
Transient Eye Injuries	A full recovery within a few weeks.	£2,910 to £5,220

Can Special Damages Be Awarded When Claiming Compensation For Loss Of Sight?

Yes, special damages can be awarded when claiming compensation for loss of sight if your financial losses were caused by your injuries and can be supported by evidence.

Loss of sight can affect far more than your health. It can change your ability to work, increase your everyday living costs and create long-term financial needs. Our specialist solicitors take the time to understand how your injuries have affected your life so that your claim reflects the full financial impact of your sight loss.

As part of your claim, our solicitors will carefully assess:

The effect your sight loss has had on your ability to work. If your injuries have reduced your income or affected your future earning capacity, we’ll obtain evidence such as your payslips and employment records to accurately calculate your past and future loss of earnings.
The cost of specialist equipment. If your sight loss has made assistive technology necessary, we’ll gather evidence such as invoices or receipts to demonstrate why those purchases were required and ensure those costs are included within your claim.
The cost of adapting your home. Where changes to your property have become necessary because of your vision loss, we’ll obtain evidence such as quotations or invoices for home adaptations to accurately value those expenses.
The cost of ongoing care and support. If you now require assistance with everyday tasks, we’ll use evidence such as care invoices or records of support provided by family members to calculate the value of those ongoing costs.

Every financial loss included within your claim must be supported by evidence, but you do not need to know exactly what documents are required before contacting us. Our team will explain what information is likely to help, obtain additional evidence wherever possible, and carefully calculate your losses so your compensation reflects the full financial impact your sight loss has had on your life.

What Evidence Can Help When Claiming Compensation For Loss Of Sight?

The evidence that can help when claiming compensation for loss of sight includes medical records confirming your diagnosis, accident reports explaining how your injuries occurred, and financial records showing the losses your vision loss has caused. Together, this evidence helps establish liability, demonstrate the extent of your injuries and support the value of your compensation claim. Every claim is different, so our solicitors tailor each investigation to your circumstances.

As part of investigating your claim, our specialist solicitors will:

Establish how your sight loss occurred: by investigating the accident and identifying the evidence that best explains what happened. Where responsibility is disputed, or the cause of your vision loss is unclear, we’ll obtain the additional information needed to establish what caused your sight loss.
Understand the full extent of your visual impairment: reviewing the relevant medical evidence, including ophthalmology records, retinal imaging and visual acuity assessments. Where needed, we’ll also arrange an independent ophthalmic expert assessment to evaluate the severity of your sight loss and any future treatment or rehabilitation needs.
Identify who may be legally responsible: by reviewing the available evidence alongside the circumstances of your claim and explaining how it supports liability.
Demonstrate how your sight loss has affected your life: gathering evidence showing its impact on your employment, financial losses, and independence, ensuring every aspect of your claim is properly valued.
Build the strongest possible claim: by bringing together the available evidence, identifying where further information may strengthen your case and presenting a clear, well-supported claim on your behalf.

You do not need to know what evidence is required before contacting us. Personal Injury Solicitors London’s loss of sight claims solicitors will identify the evidence relevant to your case, help obtain it wherever possible and manage the investigation while you focus on your recovery.

How Long After Blindness Or Sight Loss Can A Claim Be Brought?

A claim for blindness or sight loss must be brought within the personal injury claim time limit, which is 3 years from the date of the accident. However, some exceptions apply, so it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible.

Different time limits may apply depending on the circumstances of your claim. For example, children cannot claim until their 18th birthday, on which date they will have until their 21st birthday to begin a claim. Where an injured person lacks the mental capacity to manage legal proceedings, the time limit may not begin unless they regain that capacity.

Obtaining legal advice early can make it easier to investigate how your sight loss occurred while medical evidence, witness recollections and other important information remain available.

Here at Personal Injury Solicitors London, we can explain which limitation period applies to your circumstances and help ensure your claim is started within the relevant limitation period.

Why Choose Personal Injury Solicitors London For Loss Of Sight Claims?

Choosing Personal Injury Solicitors London means your loss of sight claim will be handled by specialist solicitors who understand the lasting impact that vision loss can have on your independence, employment and future. We investigate how your sight loss occurred, obtain the evidence needed to support your claim and manage the legal process from start to finish.

We’ll support your loss of sight claim by:

Investigating how your sight loss occurred: reviewing the circumstances surrounding the accident and establishing who may be legally responsible.
Obtaining specialist medical evidence: arranging an independent ophthalmic expert assessment and reviewing ophthalmology records, retinal imaging and other medical evidence to understand your visual impairment.
Assessing the long-term impact of your sight loss: considering how your injuries have affected your independence, employment, and everyday life.
Calculating the full value of your compensation claim: bringing together evidence of your injuries, future needs and financial losses.
Managing your claim: handling communication and negotiations with insurers and other parties while keeping you informed throughout.

If you are living with the effects of sight loss, contact Personal Injury Solicitors London for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Can I Claim For Sight Loss On A No Win No Fee Basis?

Yes, at Personal Injury Solicitors London, our specialist solicitors handle eligible loss of sight claims on a No Win No Fee basis through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

A No Win No Fee agreement removes the need to pay solicitor service fees at the start of your claim or as it progresses. If your claim does not succeed, our solicitors will not charge you for the work they have carried out on your behalf.

Before your claim begins, your specialist solicitor will explain how the CFA works, what it covers and answer any questions you may have, so you can make an informed decision before proceeding with your claim.

If your loss of sight claim succeeds, a success fee will be deducted from your compensation. This is a legally capped percentage, and your solicitor will explain how it is calculated before you enter into the agreement.

Contact Personal Injury Solicitors London

Living with sight loss can present significant physical, emotional and practical challenges, and understanding your legal options should not add to that burden. Here at Personal Injury Solicitors London, we can assess your circumstances and explain whether you may have grounds to claim compensation.

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More Information

Read some of our other guides about:

How to make a crush injury claim
Find out how to claim for a motorcycle accident
Learn how to make a manual handling accident claim

Helpful External Resources:

Guidance on vision loss, from the NHS
Learn how to register as vision impaired via Gov.UK
Chemical burn information from the NHS

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