If you have suffered an ankle injury in an accident that was not your fault, you may be able to claim for compensation.
Thompsons Solicitors has an experienced team of personal injury solicitors that can assess your claim and provide free, no-obligation legal advice.
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If you sustained an ankle injury in an accident that was partially or entirely someone else’s fault, you can make a claim for compensation.
If you’d like to discuss your case with a personal injury expert, contact us today. We will be able to advise whether you are eligible for compensation, and how much compensation you could get for your ankle injury.
Those who manage public places, such as councils, shops, pubs, restaurants and other similar businesses, have a responsibility to keep you safe. In legal terms, this is called their duty of care.
If they've failed to follow the proper safety regulations and you've been injured, then you may be able to make a public liability claim.
For example, if you hurt your ankle falling over a loose paving slab, you may be able to claim against the council as they have not kept the walkway maintained to a safe standard.
Similarly, if you fell over boxes left in a supermarket aisle, the supermarket can be held liable for leaving a trip hazard in your path.
Employers also have a duty of care to make sure you can perform your duties safely. If they don't comply with health and safety regulations and you've been injured as a result, it's likely you could make an accident at work claim.
If a road traffic accident has left you with an ankle injury, you may be able to claim compensation.
Thinking about the possible cost of a personal injury claim can be a real worry.
The good news is that you can access expert legal representation without being left out of pocket by making a no win, no fee claim.
When you claim on a no win, no fee basis, so you won’t have to pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful. In the case of a successful claim, the payment is deducted from the compensation amount. That means there are no upfront costs to worry about.
If you believe you have a compensation claim for an ankle injury, the first thing you will need to do is contact us – either call us or fill in our short online enquiry form. One of our personal injury experts will discuss your case and take you through the claims process in detail.
It’s also worth knowing that if you are a trade union member, you may be able to access free legal services through your membership – contact your union to find out more.
There are some time limits to be aware of if you wish to make a compensation claim. Generally, you can make a claim if you have suffered an ankle injury within the last three years, although there are some exceptions:
Exceptions may be made if the claimant is unable to make the claim themselves due to mental incapacity.
No two personal injury cases are the same and, as a result, ankle injury settlement amounts vary. Our team reviews each case on an individual basis so that we can determine the best course of action for you and recommend the most appropriate personal injury solicitor.
We can't tell you exactly how much you could receive in an ankle compensation pay out without hearing the full details of your case, including medical evidence and information about any financial losses you have incurred.
The guide below gives you an idea of the ankle injury compensation amounts you may receive. All amounts are based on the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases, Fifteenth Edition by the Judicial College, published in 2019.
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Type of Ankle Injury |
Estimated Compensation Amount |
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Severe ankle injuries that require lengthy recuperation with ongoing disability |
£30,000 to £50,000
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Severe ankle injuries that require lengthy recuperation with complete or near complete recovery |
£15,000 |
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Twisted or broken ankle with incomplete recovery |
£7,500 |
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Twisted or broken ankle with full recovery |
£3,500 |
You can also claim ankle injury compensation for any financial losses you or your family have incurred as a result of your injury, including:
When you make a claim with Thompsons, your personal injury lawyer will work hard to ensure you get the maximum amount of compensation possible.
Getting compensation won't erase the pain and suffering you've been through, but it can help you regain as much independence as possible.
There are many types of ankle injury, but you should be able to claim for just about any type of injury if it was the fault of someone else.
Ankle injuries can be caused by a variety of accidents, including:
There are three main types of ankle injury:
As there are many types of fractures and the symptoms can be similar to those of sprains and strains, it's very important to see a doctor so that they can diagnose your type of ankle injury and provide you with the care you need.
If you aren’t sure whether you can claim for your ankle injury, contact us today and an expert personal injury lawyer will be able to advise you.
For free, no-obligation legal advice about starting a claim, request a call back today.