Sometimes, people can feel hesitant to make a personal injury claim as the process may seem daunting from the outside. That’s why we have created this helpful guide with the key information you need to know, including how a broken leg compensation calculator could help you.
Key Takeaways
- Our personal injury calculator evaluates compensation payouts based on a range of factors relating to the suffering and financial losses caused by your injuries.
- Generally, you can claim broken leg compensation if you experienced an accident due to the failure of another party to uphold the laws and guidelines in place to protect your health and safety
- You will need to gather evidence that proves your injuries and the negligent actions that caused them
- There is typically a 3-year time limit to claim for a broken leg, though we explain when exceptions may apply.
- You could be eligible to work with a solicitor from our panel on a No Win No Fee basis. This means you will not have to pay for your solicitor’s work before the claim begins or while it is underway.
You can get in touch with an advisor from our team here at Compensation Calculator UK at any time to discuss further. They have handled many similar enquiries, so they can provide you with the guidance you need:
- Call us on 0800 408 7826
- Complete an online submission
- Speak with us using the live chat pop-up
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- Fractured Or Broken Leg Compensation Calculator
- Determining The Amount Of Compensation Awarded For A Broken Leg
- Can I Make A Broken Or Fractured Leg Compensation Claim?
- The Common Accidents In Broken Leg Claims
- Examples Of Leg Fracture And Break Injuries
- How Long Do I Have To Claim For A Broken Leg?
- What Evidence Will I Need To Support A Broken Or Fractured Leg Claim
- Starting A Broken Leg Claim With Compensation Calculator UK
- Learn More
Fractured Or Broken Leg Compensation Calculator
You can use our broken leg compensation calculator to gain a a clearer idea of the compensation that could be awarded. This utilises figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) in order to do so. The JCG is a piece of legal documentation that provides compensation guideline brackets. These brackets are given alongside different types and severities of injury.
We have also included some of the leg injury brackets in the table below.
It is essential that you do not consider these figures as definitive. There is no way to guarantee the exact amount of compensation that could be owed for a broken bone. Each personal injury claim is evaluated on its individual factors, as detailed in the next section.
The first figure in the table below was not provided by the JCG.
| Type of Injury | Severity | Compensation Guideline Bracket | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple severe injuries with special damages | Severe | Up to £500,000+ | Multiple severe injuries with the associated costs, such as lost income |
| Leg Amputation | Above-knee amputation of one leg | £127,930 to £167,760 | The amount of compensation awarded will include a consideration of several factors, such as the extent of any phantom pains and psychological issues |
| Below-knee amputation of one leg | £119,570 to £162,290 | The complications and trauma involved in the amputation will impact the compensation value. | |
| Leg Injuries | Severe (i) the most serious injuries short of amputation | £117,460 to £165,860 | Injuries that fall short of amputation but may include fractures that will not heal on their own |
| Severe (ii) very serious | £66,920 to £109,290 | The injured party will need mobility aid for the rest of their life due to several fractures that have taken a long time to heal | |
| Severe (ii) serious | £47,840 to £66,920 | Compound of comminuted fractures or injuries to ligaments or joints. | |
| Severe (iv) moderate | £33,880 to £47,840 | The bracket applies to multiple or complicated fractures, typically affecting a single limb | |
| Less serious (i) | £21,920 to £33,880 | Claimant will mostly recover from the injury but may need a metal implant in their leg | |
| Less serious (ii) | £11,120 to £17,180 | Simple fracture of a femur that does not cause damage to the articular surfaces |
Contact our advisors today if yo uahve any questions about using our compensation calculator.
Determining The Amount Of Compensation Awarded For A Broken Leg
Those determining the amount of compensation awarded for a broken leg will consider both general and special damages.
General damages is compensation for the pain and suffering you have experienced due to your injury. The figures from the JCG may be used by legal professionals when your general damages are being calculated.
In addition, if you are able to supply the correct evidence, you may be able to add special damages to your claim. These cover the costs that are associated with the financial impact of your injuries. Examples of what you could recover include:
- The cost of professional care- your broken leg injury may result in mobility issues that make it hard to go about your daily tasks without assistance
- A loss of income due to being unable to work while recovering
- Payments for adjustments made to your home- this could include a stairlift, for instance
- Medical costs- such as private treatment and prescriptions
- The expense of travelling back and forth to medical appointments- you may need to visit specialist care facilities that require a lot of travel
The calculation of compensation can be complex and includes several factors. Do not hesitate to speak with an advisor to discuss the specific details of your case. You can also ask them about our broken leg compensation calculator and how it assesses the value of each case.
Can I Make A Broken Or Fractured Leg Compensation Claim?
In order to be eligible to claim compensation for a broken or fractured leg, you will need to prove that you met the following criteria:
- A party owed a duty of care to you
- They failed to meet their duty
- As a result, you suffered a broken leg injury
The duty of care refers to the need for a party to act in line with the legislation that protects your health and safety. You can keep reading our guide for examples of when this applies.
What If I’m Partially Responsible For My Broken Leg Injury?
If you are partially responsible for your accident, you could still be eligible to claim compensation. This would be referred to as a split liability claim, as you are liable to some extent for the incident that occurred.
Split liability means that the proportion of your responsibility for the accident could impact the amount of compensation you are eligible to receive. Say that a judge sets the compensation value at £200,000 and determines that you are 50% liable for the accident. This would mean that you receive 50% of the value (£100,000).
Another term to consider is contributory negligence. This applies when you have contributed to the severity of your injury. For example, you may not have worn protective clothing while riding a motorcycle. If a driver knocks you off your motorcycle and you injure your leg, they can argue that the lack of protective clothing increased the severity of the injury.
You may not have come across these legal terms before, so don’t worry if you don’t completely understand them. Contact our advisors for further details on how these types of claims work.
The Common Accidents In Broken Leg Claims
There are many scenarios where you are owed a duty of care. In this section, we look at some of the different claims that our broken leg compensation calculator can be used for.
Keep reading to learn about claims for accidents on the road, in the workplace or in a public space. We also outline the process for claims related to medical negligence and criminal injury.
Road Traffic Accident
When using the road, each person owes a duty of care to each other to use the roads safely. This applies whether you are a pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist or the driver of a vehicle.
All road users must adhere to road laws and guidance set out within the Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA) and the Highway Code. These establish the general rules that make it safer for people to use the road.
You could start a road traffic accident claim if:
- A driver fails to stop at a red light, meaning that they hit you while you are crossing the road at a puffin crossing. This causes several injuries, including multiple fractures to your femur.
- A drunk driver swerves on the road and knocks you off your bike. You suffer an open fracture to your leg bone, paired with psychological injuries.
Accident At Work
Your employer owes you a duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This piece of legislation requires them to take reasonable steps to ensure your health and safety in the workplace. For example, your employer should conduct risk assessments to identify ways to create a safer work environment.
Situations that could give rise to accident at work claims include:
- Your manager instructs you to lift some heavy boxes, despite never giving you manual handling training. You lose your balance while lifting, causing you to fall over and break a bone in your leg.
- You trip over some untidy wires while working in an office. This causes you to hit your leg on a desk, fracturing the bone. The person in charge of the office should have ensured that the wires were tidied and secured out of the way.
Public Place Accidents
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 is in place so that, when using a public space, occupiers must take steps to ensure the reasonable safety of visitors. The occupier refers to a person in charge of a space.
Keep reading for examples of public place accident claims:
- When you walk into a cafe, you slip and fall over on a wet patch of floor. This means that your tibia. There was no wet floor sign to warn you of the risk.
- A stair railing falls apart while you are using the stairs in a museum. As a result, you suffer a compound fracture to one of the bones in your leg. The manager of the museum was aware that the railing was lose but did nothing to address the issue.
Medical Negligence
All medical professionals owe a duty of care to their patients at the point of treatment. This means that they are required to meet a minimum standard of care. The General Medical Council (GMC) provides resources to help doctors meet this.
You cannot start a medical negligence claim for all forms of harm. Sometimes, harm is an unfortunate but necessary result of medical treatment. However, you may be eligible to claim if you experience unnecessary harm due to a medical professional breaching their duty of care. See below for examples:
- Your doctor tells you that you need to have your leg amputated as your fractures are too complicated to heal. After your leg is amputated, you learn that there were other forms of treatment that you were not informed of.
- A doctor reads a scan of your broken leg incorrectly. They tell you that you have pulled a muscle and the pain will go away on its own. This means you do not get treatment for your broken leg until a much later stage, at which point the bone cannot heal properly without surgery.
Assault
If you were a victim of a violent crime in England, Wales, Scotland or another relevant location, you could be eligible to start a criminal injury claim. Often, this type of claim requires you to proceed through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). This is a government agency that pays out compensation for valid claims of this nature.
You could begin a criminal injury claim under the following instances:
- You are attacked on the street. Your attacker pushes you to the floor, causing you to fracture a bone in your leg.
- During a sexual assault, an attacker breaks your leg.
Should you have any questions about the various claims our broken leg compensation calculator covers, please speak with our advisory team today. They will let you know whether you are able to proceed and advise you on the next steps to take.
Examples Of Leg Fracture And Break Injuries
Leg fractures and breaks vary in complexity and type. The major bones in the leg include the:
- Femur- thigh bone
- Tibia- shin bone
- Fibula- shin bone (opposite to the tibia)
A fracture may also be open (meaning the bone has pierced the skin) or closed (the skin is not damaged). The main types of fractures include:
- Displaced fractures- the pieces of one move due to the break, causing them to form a gap
- Compression- the bone becomes crushed and may appear flattened
- Comminuted- the bone breaks into 3 or more fragments
- Transverse- the bone breaks in a straight line
- Spiral- the break spirals or twists around the bone
- Segmental- 1 bone breaks in 2 places
You can speak with our advisors today to discuss the details of your injuries. This will also give you an opportunity to use our broken leg compensation calculator to gain an idea of your potential compensation value.
How Long Do I Have To Claim For A Broken Leg?
Typically, you will have 3 years to start a claim of this nature. This time limit usually begins from the date on which you suffered your broken leg injury. The Limitation Act 1980 legislates this.
However, there are some circumstances in which a person may be unable to claim for themselves. This can apply to:
- Those who are under the age of 18
- Those who are lacking in mental capacity
Therefore, the time limit for such personal injury cases can begin once they turn 18 or recover their mental capacity(if they ever do).
In addition, there is an option for another person to act as a litigation friend while the injured person is unable to make their own claim. This means that they make decisions on behalf of the impacted person and represent their best interests.
You can contact an advisor today to find out how long you have to start your compensation claim. They can examine the specifics of your case and explain how our Broken Leg Compensation Calculator works.
What Evidence Will I Need To Support A Broken Or Fractured Leg Claim
You will need to give evidence in order to claim broken leg compensation. This must prove your injuries and the negligent behaviour that caused them. If you are also looking to reclaim expenses under your compensation, you will need to show these costs as well. Your evidence may include:
- A copy of your medical records
- Photos of the injuries
- Videos of the incident (including CCTV footage if applicable)
- Bank statements, pay slips and invoices
- Witness details of people who saw your accident (if you work with a solicitor, they can later take witness statements)
Speak to our advisors today to find out what evidence is required to support your specific broken leg injury claim. They have handled many similar enquiries and will apply their expertise to your query.
Starting A Broken Leg Claim With Compensation Calculator UK
You may have heard the term No Win No Fee before. This is a common way for solicitors to represent their clients in a way that is financially accessible. All the solicitors on our panel work under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) specifically, which will mean that you do not need to pay for your solicitor’s services:
- Before the broken injury claim begins
- While the case is ongoing
- If you do not receive compensation
However, if your case is successful, you will be required to pay a success fee to your solicitor. This is a legally capped percentage of the compensation.
Some of the expert services that our panel of solicitors can provide to their clients include:
- Collecting evidence for your case
- Advising you throughout the case to help you make informed decisions
- Gaining an independent medical assessment for your case (this will not be organised without your prior consent)
- Negotiating with the defending party on your behalf so that you have a better chance of getting the total you are rightfully owed
Contact Our Team
Get in touch with our team of advisors today to find out whether you are eligible to start a claim for broken leg compensation. They can outline the different factors that our broken leg compensation calculator accounts for.
You could benefit from the excellent services we have described and proceed with one of our incredible No Win No Fee agreements:
- Call us on 0800 408 7826
- Complete an online submission
- Speak with us using the live chat pop-up
Learn More
Read our other guides below:
- Find out how to claim for an ankle injury
- Visit our guide on foot injury claims
- Learn about broken toe claims
External resources:
- Read the statistics on non-fatal workplace injuries, as provided by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Follow the NHS guidance on what you should do if you have broken your leg
- Find out when you are able to claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Thank you for taking the time to read this guide on how to use our broken leg compensation calculator.
