In this guide, we will look at how our fractured ankle compensation calculator could help you to find out how much you could be owed following a successful personal injury claim.
A personal injury claim could be made if someone else’s negligence has caused you to be injured. Negligence is the breach of a duty of care. This can result in physical and psychological harm, as well as financial losses.
A fractured ankle can be very painful and limit your ability to walk. As a result, this could affect your daily life; for example, you may be unable to work, in which case you could be eligible to claim compensation for the loss of income.
An ankle injury could be caused by different types of accidents, such as in a road accident, an accident at work or public place accident. In all of these situations, you are owed a duty of care to minimise the risk of harm. It is important to note that there is also a responsibility on you to act reasonably and adhere to any signage or safety training you are provided. We will explore the duty of care you’re owed in more detail throughout our guide.
Read on to find out more about claiming compensation for a broken ankle. Alternatively, you can contact our friendly team of advisors to ask any further questions you may have. They are available 24/7 for your convenience. To get in touch, you can:
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- Fractured Ankle Compensation Calculator
- What Is A Broken Ankle?
- Examples Of Accidents Leading To An Ankle Injury
- Potential Impact Of Suffering A Fractured Ankle
- Can I Use A Fractured Ankle Compensation Calculator?
- Connect With No Win No Fee Solicitors To Start A Fractured Ankle Claim
- Learn More About How To Use A Fractured Ankle Compensation Calculator
Fractured Ankle Compensation Calculator
General damages and special damages are the two heads of claim that may make up the settlement you receive should your claim succeed.
Firstly, general damages compensate you for the physical and mental suffering you have endured due to your injuries. As a starting point, our fractured ankle compensation calculator uses the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), published in April 2022. This is a document that can be used to help solicitors value the general damages portion of your settlement. It contains compensation brackets for different injuries based on past court cases.
We have included figures from the JCG in the table below. Please note, you should only use the figures as a guide. Each settlement is valued based on different factors that your solicitor can assess alongside the JCG, such as the future prognosis of your injuries. As such, your actual settlement can differ from the figures in the table.
| Injury | Details | Compensation Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe Ankle Injury (a) | A transmalleolar fracture with extensive soft-tissue damage. This may result in deformity. | £50,060 to £69,700 |
| Severe Ankle Injury (b) | Treatment will be extensive. There may be a residual disability of a significant nature, for example, the ability to walk is severely limited. | £31,310 to £50,060 |
| Moderate Ankle Injury (c) | Ligament tears and fractures that result in less serious disabilities, such as difficulty walking for long periods. | £13,740 to £26,590 |
| Modest Ankle Injury (d) | Minor fractures, sprains and ligament injuries are covered in this bracket. | Up to £13,740 |
| Most Serious Achilles Tendon Injury (a) | The tendon and muscle are severed, resulting in cramps, swelling and limited ankle movement. | In the region of £38,430 |
| Serious Achilles Tendon Injury (b) | There was a complete division of the tendon but it has been successfully repaired. There are residual problems such as weakness, limited movement and scarring. | £24,990 to £30,090 |
| Moderate Achilles Tendon Injury (c) | There is a significant injury to or a partial rupture of the tendon. | £12,590 to £21,070 |
| Minor Achilles Tendon Injury (d) | Damage to the tendon, resulting in uncertainty if the ankle will support the person. | £7,270 to £12,590 |
| Moderate Foot Injury (f) | Displaced metatarsal fractures that cause permanent deformity and persisting symptoms. | £13,740 to £24,990 |
| Modest Foot Injury (g) | Simple metatarsal fractures, puncture wounds and damaged ligaments are covered in this bracket. | Up to £13,740 |
Furthermore, you may be eligible to claim compensation for special damages. This is the head of claim for past and future financial losses caused by your injury. For example, if your fractured ankle leaves you unable to drive and you have to pay for transport to medical appointments, you could claim reimbursement for these costs. It is key to mention that you must keep receipts of any special damages you claim compensation for, for example, travel tickets.
For a valuation specific to your injuries, you can use our compensation calculator. Alternatively, you can speak with an advisor to discuss your potential compensation.
What Is A Broken Ankle?
The NHS advises seeking immediate medical attention if you suspect that you have a broken ankle. The symptoms of a broken ankle include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- The ankle is at an odd angle
- Bruising
- Inability to put weight on the ankle, or hurts to do so
You could be entitled to claim compensation if you have sustained a broken ankle due to someone else’s negligence. To calculate compensation for an ankle injury, use our fractured ankle compensation calculator.
Please get in touch with our advisors to make any enquiries.
Examples Of Accidents Leading To An Ankle Injury
A variety of accidents can lead to ankle injuries. For example, your ankle could be crushed in a car accident, or you could fracture your ankle in a slip, trip and fall accident at work or in a public place.
In the workplace, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the central legislation governing the duty of care an employer owes their employees. They are expected to take reasonable steps to keep employees safe. For example, they should provide proper training, a clean and clear work environment, and carry out regular maintenance. In some cases, they might fail to uphold their duty of care. For example, your employer is aware of tangled wires running through a walkway in the office and has not dealt with the hazard in due time. As a result, you fracture your ankle due to their negligence.
Furthermore, the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 outlines the duty of care the person responsible for a public space owes their visitors. They might fail to do so though, causing you to sustain harm. For example, you may slip on a spill in the supermarket after it wasn’t properly signposted, causing you to injure your ankle.
Lastly, road users owe each other a duty of care to keep one another safe. The Road Traffic Act 1988 provides laws surrounding dangerous driving, and The Highway Code outlines the responsibilities different road users have when navigating the roads. A road user could breach their duty of care by driving through a red light, speeding or driving under the influence of alcohol.
If someone has breached their duty of care to you, use our fractured ankle compensation calculator to see how much you may be able to claim.
What Can We Learn From The Latest Injury Figures?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) compiles workplace statistics to improve health and safety. Under The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), employers have reported that in 2020/21:
- There were 51,211 injuries to employees, which were not fatal.
- 4,889 of these were ankle injuries.
- There were 16,698 slips, trips or falls on the same level.
Potential Impact Of Suffering A Fractured Ankle
A broken ankle can impact you physically and psychologically. It can also damage your quality of life. After fracturing your ankle, you may feel depressed and isolated due to the lack of mobility or being unable to socialise.
The treatment for an ankle injury may include surgery and wearing a cast to keep your ankle in place while it heals. You may also have to use crutches to move around without putting weight on your injury. This could result in you having to take time off work. As a result, you may lose income.
If you are suffering after an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, contact us to enquire about making a claim.
Can I Use A Fractured Ankle Compensation Calculator?
Our fractured ankle compensation calculator tool considers various factors surrounding your case to give you the most accurate valuation. However, before you look at how much you could be owed, you may find it beneficial to take other steps to build a strong claim.
Following your injury, you should seek medical attention. This can ensure you receive treatment for your injury and are given a diagnosis. Also, you could request copies of your medical records at a later stage to use as evidence to support your claim.
Other evidence you could collect includes:
- CCTV footage
- Photographic evidence
- Witness contact details
- Medical records
- Accident report book (workplaces with more than ten employees should have one of these for you to fill out following an accident)
Finally, you may find it beneficial to seek legal advice. Our advisors can help by answering any questions you may have about your potential claim. They may also be able to connect you with a solicitor from our panel to represent your case.
Connect With No Win No Fee Solicitors To Start A Fractured Ankle Claim
Choosing a No Win No Fee solicitor who offers to represent claims under a Conditional Fee Agreement could be beneficial.
Working with a solicitor under a CFA means if your claim is unsuccessful, you do not have to pay for your solicitor’s services, nor do you have to pay for their services upfront or during your claim. On the other hand, if your claim is successful, you will pay a small percentage of the awarded compensation. This is called a success fee and is capped by the law.
Please contact our advisors to find out if you could be referred to a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel.
Ask About Using A Fractured Ankle Compensation Calculator
Contact our team of advisors if you have any more questions about our fractured ankle compensation calculator or to discuss your potential claim. To get in touch, you can:
- Call on 0800 408 7826
- Fill out our online contact form
- Use our live chat feature at the bottom of the page
Learn More About How To Use A Fractured Ankle Compensation Calculator
Related pages from our site:
- Broken Foot Compensation Calculator
- Psychological Injuries Compensation Calculator
- Calculating Compensation For Pain And Suffering Caused By An Accident Or Injury
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Writer Jess Owens
Editor Meg Marshall