Ankle Injury Compensation Claims
Check if you can claim compensation
If you broke or injured your ankle in an accident that was not your fault, at work, on the road or in a public place, you may be able to claim compensation. We handle ankle injury compensation claims on a No Win No Fee basis and will explain your options clearly.
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Can you claim for an ankle injury?
You may be able to make an ankle injury compensation claim if you were hurt in the last three years and someone else was responsible. This applies whether the accident happened at work, in a road traffic accident, or in a slip, trip or fall in a public place.
Ankle injury compensation claims range from sprains and ligament damage to a broken ankle, and you would usually be claiming against an insurer, not an individual. If you are not sure whether you can claim, our team can check for you.
Common causes of ankle injury claims
Ankle injury compensation claims can follow an accident at work, on the road, or in a public place, if it was caused by someone else’s negligence.
At work
Trips on an untidy site or floor, falls from height, or a heavy object landing on the ankle, where the employer did not keep you safe.
On the road
Ankle injuries as a driver, passenger, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian in a road traffic accident that was not your fault.
Slips, trips and falls
A twisted or broken ankle from a spillage, pothole, uneven pavement or poor lighting in a shop or public place.
However your accident happened, if someone else was at fault you may have a claim. Tell us what happened and we will let you know where you stand.
Types of ankle injury: sprains, fractures and broken ankles
Ankle injury compensation claims cover a wide range, from a short-lived sprain to a serious broken ankle.
Sprains and ligament damage
A sprained ankle happens when the ligaments are overstretched or torn. Many recover in weeks, but a serious sprain can take much longer, and a sprained ankle compensation claim is still possible where someone else was at fault.
Fractures and a broken ankle
A broken ankle can involve one or more of the bones in the joint, and may need surgery, pins or plates. A broken ankle claim can reflect the longer recovery and the impact on work and daily life.
Achilles tendon injuries
A torn or ruptured Achilles tendon can be very painful and slow to heal, and often affects walking and standing for a long time.
Lasting problems
Some ankle injuries lead to long-term stiffness, instability or osteoarthritis. Where that happens, the ongoing effect is taken into account in the claim.
How much compensation for
a broken ankle?
Every claim is different, so it is not possible to promise a figure. An ankle injury compensation claim is usually made up of two parts: an amount for the injury itself, and an amount for the financial losses it has caused.
Broken ankle compensation, and compensation for other ankle injuries, has two parts in the same way. For the first part, the courts use the Judicial College Guidelines, which set out bracket ranges by how serious the ankle injury is, from a minor sprain to a very severe injury.
These are guidance, not a promise, and the right figure depends on an independent medical assessment.
- Pain, suffering and the effect on your daily life
- Lost earnings, now and in the future
- Treatment, care and support with daily life
- Help at home and aids while you recover
As a rough guide, broken ankle compensation and other ankle injury compensation claims run from lower Judicial College Guidelines amounts for a minor injury that recovers, up to substantially higher brackets for a very severe injury with lasting problems. Your solicitor will explain where your broken ankle claim is likely to sit once the medical evidence is in.
Evidence that supports your claim
Ankle injury compensation claims are stronger with clear evidence of how the accident happened and how the injury has affected you. You do not need to gather everything before you get in touch. We can help.
Still recovering? You do not have to wait until you are fully healed to get advice. For a broken ankle, it often helps to let the prognosis become clearer before the claim is valued, and we can guide the timing.
No Win No Fee ankle injury claims
You can start an ankle injury compensation claim without paying anything upfront. If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay a fee for our work, subject to the terms of your agreement.
If your claim succeeds, an agreed success fee is deducted from your compensation. Your solicitor will explain this clearly before you commit to anything.
You will see the full terms in writing before your claim begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before starting your claim.
Can I claim for a broken ankle?
Yes, if someone else was responsible for the accident that broke your ankle. A broken ankle claim can reflect the pain, the recovery, any surgery, and the effect on your work and daily life. Broken ankle compensation is one of the more common ankle injury compensation claims we handle, so tell us how it happened and we will let you know whether you can claim.
How much compensation could I get for a broken ankle?
It depends on how serious the injury is and how it has affected you. The courts use the Judicial College Guidelines, which set out bracket ranges from a minor ankle injury up to a very severe one. These are guidance only. We cannot promise a figure, but once a medical report is prepared, your solicitor can explain what your claim may be worth.
Can I claim for a sprained ankle?
Yes, a sprained ankle compensation claim is possible if the sprain was caused by someone else’s negligence, for example a spillage in a shop or an unsafe floor at work. Even where the sprain heals, you may be able to claim for the pain and any costs or lost earnings while you recovered.
What if my ankle hasn't fully healed yet?
That is fine, and it is often better to get advice early. For an ankle injury that is still settling, it can help to let the prognosis become clearer before the claim is valued, so it reflects the full picture. We can start the process and guide the timing with you.
How long do I have to make a claim?
In most cases you have three years from the date of the accident, or from when you realised your injury was linked to it. For children, the three years usually starts on their 18th birthday. If you are unsure, contact us and we will check whether you are still in time.
Check if you can make an office claim
We handle ankle injury compensation claims from start to finish. Tell us what happened and we will review your details and get back to you, explaining your options in plain English with no obligation to go ahead.
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Don't leave it too late to claim
Most ankle injury compensation claims must be started within three years. Tell us what happened and we will explain your options clearly, with no obligation to go ahead.
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