Achilles tendon injuries can cause real and long term problems in even the most straightforward of cases. Common in slips and trips were the tendon may be stretched beyond its normal range of movement, or subject to an impact injury, we’re more than used to fighting for clients suffering with such injuries.
From lost earnings to private rehabilitation there can be a lot that we need to take in to account – so have a read on for some useful advice.
What is the claim formed of?
You can claim for the personal injury, suffering, and inconvenience caused, as well as for any losses and expenses caused as a result of the injury as well. The injury side of things is generally based on the principle of ‘the more you suffer, the more we get for you.’
We take in to account things such as the length and severity of the suffering, whether you required any operations, how your mobility has been affected, what the long term problems there will be, and how the injury has affected your individual lifestyle. More active people who regularly play sport or go to the gym may be impacted more than a person who doesn’t regularly exercise or partake in such physical activities.
Loses and expenses are literally based on what you have financially lost out on or had to pay for as a result of the accident. Lost earnings can be common in these sorts of cases and we need to make sure we recover any lost earnings as well as travel expenses, escort duties, care and assistance claims, medication costs, and private rehabilitation costs.
Physiotherapy can be key to your recovery in a case like this and we can normally fund it all on a private basis.
How much is an Achilles tendon claim worth?
It is all based on the nature and severity of your individual suffering but I can give you some idea as to the value of the claim based on useful guidelines we use to help us value claims for compensation. This should be taken as a very rough guide though as it’s always down to your individual circumstances.
A minor turning of the ankle resulting in some damage to the tendon – £5,180 to £9,000
Moderate: partial rupture or significant injury to the tendon – £9,000 to £15,000
Serious: complete division of the tendon has been successfully repaired but there is residual weakness, a limitation of ankle movements, a limp and residual scarring and where further improvement is unlikely – £17,850 to £21,500
Most Serious: Severance of the tendon and the peroneus longus muscle giving rise to cramp, swelling and restricted ankle movement necessitating the cessation of active sports – In the region of £27,450
