Tendons are the cords of tissue that connect our muscles to our bones. They are integral to our movement and mobility. Therefore, damage to the tendons can have a drastic impact on our daily lifestyle.
If your issue was caused by another party’s failure to enact a duty of care to you, why not use our tendon injury compensation calculator to estimate what your payout could cover? A duty of care refers to a legal responsibility put on a liable party to ensure another party’s reasonable safety. There are many scenarios where a duty is owed to you, including at work, in public and while on the roads.
Important Takeaways
- Common causes of tendon damage include cuts and crushing injuries.
- Treatment could include a brace, surgery and/or painkillers, depending on severity.
- An Achilles tendon rupture is a common type of tendon injury, especially in sports.
- You could recover physiotherapy costs as part of a personal injury claim.
- With rest and time, a tendon injury should heal on its own. However, permanent damage may occur without proper treatment.
Speak to our advisory team today to find out whether you have valid grounds to claim tendon injury compensation. Whether you would like to ask a general question or ask about working with an expert solicitor from our panel, our advice line is open 24/7. Get in touch today for tailored advice, offered free of charge.
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- Tendon Injury Compensation Calculator
- What Factors Will Determine The Final Tendon Injury Compensation Amount?
- What Accidents Could Lead To A Tendon Injury?
- Can I Get Compensation For Misdiagnosed Or Untreated Tendon Injuries?
- What Will I Need To Support A Claim For Injured Tendon Compensation?
- No Win No Fee Tendon Injury Compensation Claims
- Learn More
Tendon Injury Compensation Calculator
Our tendon injury compensation calculator uses figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This is a document that legal professionals can use while assessing general damages (the part of the compensation that covers your pain and suffering). The JCG provides compensation guideline figures that are based on various types and severities of injury.
We have included some of the relevant JCG figures in the table below. Please note that these figures are not a guarantee of the compensation that you could be entitled to. This is because the calculation of compensation for a tendon injury is a highly individualised process. No 2 personal injury claims are exactly the same. Therefore, those who assess compensation must take the time to evaluate the individual circumstances of the claimant.
If you are looking for a more accurate estimate, you should contact our team for a tailored case assessment today. They can explain what factors your compensation could cover, free of charge. There is no obligation to follow up after enquiring, so why not access this incredible, tailored service?
Please note that the 1st figure was not taken from the JGC.
| Type and Severity of Injury | Compensation Bracket | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple injuries with financial losses | Up to £250,000+ | Multiple injuries and the costs associated, such as travel back and forth from medical appoitnments |
| Neck injury- severe (iii) | £55,500 to £68,330 | Ruptured tendons giving rise to chronic conditions and disability that is significant and permanent in nature |
| Achilles tendon- most serious | In the region of £46,900 | Severing of the peroneus longus muscle and tendon, resulting in swelling and cramp. The claimant will no longer be able to take part in active sports due to restricted ankle movement |
| Achilles tendon- serious | £30,500 to £36,720 | The tendon has successfully been repaired, though there will be residual weakness, a limp, some scarring and limited ankle movement. It is unlikely that there will be further improvement |
| Achilles tendon- moderate | £15,370 to £25,710 | Significant injury or rupture of the tendon. Compensation will consider the level of recovery, permanent scarring, invasiveness of treatment, ongoing pain and continuing functional disability |
| Achilles tendon- minor | £8,870 to £15,370 | Some damage to the tendon with a feeling of being unsure of ankle support as caused by a turning of the ankle. The impact of the injury may be similar to ankle injuries that are modest |
| Shoulder- serious | £15,580 to £23,430 | This covers rotator cuff injuries with symptoms that persist after surgery |
| Hand- moderate injuries to the thumb | £11,800 to £15,270 | Damage to the nerves or tendons. This results in cosmetic deformity ad impaired sensation/functioning |
What Factors Will Determine The Final Tendon Injury Compensation Amount?
In addition to your pain and suffering, the financial losses associated with your tendon injury can be accounted for under your tendon injury compensation. This aspect of the compensation is referred to as special damages. Examples of what you can add to your personal injury claim include:
- Lost earnings- You may have taken time off work in order to rest the tendon
- Future loss of income- In severe cases, your ability to work in future could be limited
- Medical expenses- This applies to private medical treatment and prescription costs
- Rehabilitation and recovery- Physiotherapy is a common way to treat tendon damage
- Home Or Car Adaptations- For example, handrails to assist with mobility at home
- Travel expenses- This refers to costs accumulated when travelling to/from appointments
- Care and assistance needs- You could require professional help to complete daily tasks
If you are seeking to claim special damages as part of your compensation, you will need to provide evidence of your costs. This could include receipts or bank statements.
Speak to our advisors today to access our tendon injury compensation calculator.
What Accidents Could Lead To A Tendon Injury?
There are a variety of accidents that could lead to a tendon injury and provide grounds for a personal injury claim. These often relate to accidents at work, in a public space, on the road or while playing sports. In this section, we outline these different types of personal injury claims with examples.
Workplace Accidents
When at work, your employer has a legal responsibility to take reasonable steps to help ensure the safety of employees. This is due to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA).
You could start an accident at work claim if you injure a tendon in your shoulder after lifting a heavy box on your manager’s instruction, without being given any manual handling training.
Public Place Accidents
Occupiers (those in charge of a space) owe you a duty of care when you are in a public place. Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 (OLA), the occupier must take the necessary steps that will ensure the reasonable safety of visitors.
For example, you could claim compensation if you rupture a tendon in your ankle when you slip over on a wet floor in a cafe, with no sign to warn you.
Road Traffic Accidents
All road users must follow the guidance and laws that protect each other’s health and safety on the road. For instance, they must adhere to the Highway Code and Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA).
You may be eligible to claim for a road traffic accident if you strain a tendon in your shoulder after another car rear-ends you due to their failure to stop at a red light.
Sports Injuries
If you suffer a sports injury that was someone else’s fault, you could claim compensation from an individual, sports organisation/club or the venue where it took place.
For example, the person in charge of a football pitch should regularly check that it is safe to use. Say that you rupture your Achilles tendon due to falling over on a defective part of the astro-turf, you may be able to claim against the venue.
You should contact our enquiries team if you have any questions about these different scenarios. They can use a tendon injury compensation calculator to provide a tailored estimate of what the compensation could include.
Can I Get Compensation For Misdiagnosed Or Untreated Tendon Injuries?
Yes, you can get compensation for tendon injuries relating to medical negligence if you can prove that a medical professional did not provide you with a minimum standard of care during treatment. This must have also caused you to suffer pain unnecessarily.
This often applies in cases where a tendon injury has been misdiagnosed. For example, you may inform a doctor that you are experiencing unbearable pain due to a tendon injury in your hand. They may tell you that the pain will go away on its own and offer you nothing to help with the pain. If you seek further medical help at a later date and the medical professional states that you should have received steroid injections due to the severity of the injury, this would mean that you suffered pain unnecessarily.
Speak to our advisors today if you believe that you may have suffered due to medical negligence. They will provide you with further information, free of charge. You can even access our tendon injury compensation calculator to help you make a decision about claiming.
What Will I Need To Support A Claim For Injured Tendon Compensation?
You will need evidence of your tendon injuries and the incident that caused them in order to claim personal injury compensation. You can do this through various means, such as by providing a copy of your medical records. However, there are many valid ways to prove your claim.
Additionally, you will need to consider how long you have to make a start on your tendon injury claim. Under the Limitation Act 1980, the time limit is generally 3 years from the date on which the tendon injury occurred. However, there are various exceptions to this.
Contact our advisors today for help using our tendon injury compensation calculator, find out how the time limit applies to your case and discuss the evidence that you would need to present.
No Win No Fee Tendon Injury Compensation Claims
The solicitors on our panel use a type of No Win No Fee arrangement to provide their services to eligbile claimants. This means that, by signing a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), there would be no requirement to pay your solicitor’s fees:
- Before the tendon injury claim begins
- While the case is underway
- If you do not receive personal injury compensation
However, on the condition that you are compensated, you will need to pay a success fee. This is a limited percentage of the compensation that you owe to your legal representative. This percentage is limited by legislation. This means that you will take home the largest share yourself.
You may also benefit from the following services that our solicitors offer based on their decades of combined experience:
- Identifying how to prove your tendon injury and the extent of your suffering
- Explaining complex legal terms in a straightforward manner
- Providing you with regular case updates throughout the whole claim
- Negotiating for the compensation to reflect your specific experience of the tendon injury
Contact Compensation Calculator UK
Contact our helpful enquiries team at your earliest convenience. They offer free and tailored advice to help you decide whether to claim. You can ask them to assess the eligibility of your claim and they may even be able to connect you to an expert solicitor from our panel. However, there is no pressure to make a claim, so don’t worry if you are just looking for general advice or would like to use our tendon injury compensation calculator.
- Call us on 0800 408 7826
- Complete our online contact form.
- Use the pop-up in the corner to chat live with an advisor
Learn More
Read our other personal injury guides relating to:
External resources:
- Read the NHS guide on tendonitis
- Find out more about Achilles tendinopathy
- Learn about hand tendon repair
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