Any lower limb injury, especially breaks, can be very painful and debilitating in even the most straightforward of cases. You’ll often need the limb to be immobilised for a set period of time, and you may not be able to bear weight on the foot either.
This can all lead to a lot of inconvenience, time off work, and financial problems. So read on for advice about foot injury compensation claims for fractures.
The more you suffer, the more we get for you
You are covered in that you are compensated on the basis that, the more you suffer, the more we get for you. Essentially the value of the claim for the injury alone is dictated by the extent and severity of any pain, suffering, and loss of amenity caused. We ascertain all this using expert medical evidence from an appointment we will arrange for you with a suitably qualified expert.
We take in to account things like: the severity of the fracture and the number of fractures, whether operations were required, whether pins and plates were required, the length of the immobilisation period, any long term effects, etc.
Losses and expenses
As well as claiming for the injury, you can also claim for losses and expenses caused as a result of the accident and injury as well. Lost earnings are the most commonly claimed head of loss here, as are claims for pain medication, private treatment, and care and assistance provided by family and friends.
Even if you don’t pay your family and friends for their help (which I’m sure you don’t!) you can still claim back an hourly rate for their help – classed as gratuitous care and assistance.
Valuations for foot injury compensation claims
The amount is always determined by the medical evidence and the losses incurred, but we can look at the official guidelines we use to assist us with valuations to try and look at what you might be entitled to claim for.
Use this as a rough guide only though!
Foot Injury Claim Amounts
| Type | Description | Claim Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Straightforward fractures with a complete or near complete recovery | Up to £5,000 |
| Modest | Simple metatarsal fractures | Up to £9,800 |
| Moderate | Displaced metatarsal fractures resulting in permanent deformity and continuing symptoms, with risk of long-term osteoarthritis and/or future surgery | £9,800 to £17,850 |
| Serious | Fractures with continuing pain and prolonged treatment and the risk of fusion surgery | £17,850 to £28,000 |
| Severe | Fractures of both heels or feet with a substantial restriction on mobility or considerable and permanent pain; extensive surgery; disability preventing the wearing of ordinary shoes | £30,000 to £50,000 |
Call us 0800 634 7575 to get your foot injury compensation claim started today.