By Jo Anderson. Last Updated 27th January 2025. Welcome to this page which includes information on personal injury claims payouts for a fracture ankle injury. Here, we explain why asking questions about the average compensation for an ankle injury such as a shattered ankle, might not give you insight into your own ankle injury compensation amounts. But first, we look at what happened when one claimant successfully reached a settlement for a fractured ankle.
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- £75,000 Compensation Payout For A Fractured Ankle Case Study
- Eligibility For Fractured Ankle Claims
- Time Limit For Claiming A Compensation Payout For A Fractured Ankle
- Evidence For A Fractured Ankle Injury Claim
- What Is The Average Compensation For An Ankle Injury?
- No Win No Fee Claims For A Fractured Ankle
£75,000 Compensation Payout For A Fractured Ankle Case Study
This is an illustrative study of a case conducted by a different law firm. We have experience in handling cases similar to this. All names have been removed to changed to protect the claimants identity.
In this case the claimant was seeking compensation for a fractured ankle which he suffered after falling from a ladder at work. The injury was quite serious, resulting in long-term problems for the claimant. The claimant was also left unable to carry on working after this. Solicitors acting on behalf of the claimant conducted the claim and in an out of court settlement the claimant was awarded a total of £75,000.
This was awarded for a combination of damages for the injury itself, as well as for anticipated future loss of income, and expenses related to the claimants injuries. It is common for personal injury claim settlements to be made up of several elements compensating you for your injuries as well as for related costs. This case was resolved without the need to go to court. In most personal injury cases, solicitors acting for the claimant and defendant will be able to negotiate a settlement between them without the need to go to court.
Eligibility For Fractured Ankle Claims
To seek a broken ankle compensation payout, you’ll have to prove the following:
- A third party owed you a duty of care.
- They committed a breach of this duty.
- You injured your ankles due to this breach.
Here are some common situations where you may be able to establish a duty of care:
- Accidents at Work: All employers have a duty of care towards their employees. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers are supposed to take steps like safety training and risk assessment to reasonably ensure their employees’ safety. You may have a workplace accident claim against them if they fail in this duty.
For example: Despite the lack of training, you’re made to operate heavy machinery at your workplace. Your employer knows you haven’t been provided with safety equipment or training. You end up spraining your ankle due to this lack of training. You could have good grounds to claim against your employer.
- Road Traffic Accidents: Anyone using the roads must navigate the roads without harming others. They’re supposed to follow the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code. If you suffer an injury due to a breach of this duty by another road user, you may have good reason to launch a road traffic accident claim against them.
For example: While you’re crossing the road as a pedestrian, a drunk driver gets on the pavement and collides with you. You fall and break your ankle. You might be eligible to make a broken ankle claim against the driver.
- Public Place Accidents: All occupiers are responsible for reasonably ensuring the safety of those who visit public places for their designated purpose. Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, an occupier is a person or authority who controls a particular public place. If you suffer an injury due to an occupier’s breach of this duty, you may have a valid public liability claim against them.
For example: You fall and injure your ankle while walking on uneven pavement. You may be able to claim compensation for your ankle injury from the local council.
If you wish to seek a compensation payout for a fractured ankle and need help establishing a duty of care, contact our advisers for guidance.
Time Limit For Claiming A Compensation Payout For A Fractured Ankle
If you are eligible to make a claim for compensation for a broken ankle, you will only have a limited amount of time to do so. Under the Limitation Act 1980, the time limit for a personal injury claim is 3 years from the accident date. However, there may be some exceptions to this.
For example, if a child suffers a broken ankle, they would not be able to file a broken ankle compensation claim for themselves until they turn 18. During this time, a litigation friend could make a claim on their behalf. If no claim is made and the injured party turns 18, they would then have until their 21st birthday to start their own claim.
For those without the mental capacity to manage their own claim, the time limit suspension could be indefinite, and a litigation friend could act on their behalf. If they recover this capacity without a claim having been made, they would then have 3 years to do so from that date.
To learn more about the time limit for claiming or to ask questions about the average payout for a broken ankle in the UK, please call an advisor.
Evidence For A Fractured Ankle Injury Claim
When you make any compensation claim, you will need to submit supporting evidence. This will need to prove liability for your injured ankle. Here are a few examples of evidence that could be useful for ankle injury claims:
- Photographs. If your ankle injury is visible, you can submit photos of it. You can also submit pictures from the accident scene or a specific item, such as a trailing wire or pothole, that caused the accident to happen.
- Witness contact details. If anyone saw how the accident happened, you could take the contact information, so they can provide statements later on in the claims process.
- Medical evidence. A copy of your medical records can help show the nature of the ankle injury you suffered and what treatment you required.
- Accident reports. There might be reports about the accident, such as a police report if the injuries sustained occurred in a road traffic accident or an accident log book if your injury happened in an accident at work.
- Footage from the scene. For example, if there was CCTV, you can request this footage of yourself.
Please direct any questions you may have about gathering evidence for a personal injury claim to a member of our advisory team. They can further discuss the claims process as well as check whether you could be eligible to claim a compensation payout for a fractured ankle.
What Is The Average Compensation For An Ankle Injury?
Some people may research the average payout for a broken ankle in the UK because they think it may give them insight into their own payout. However, every payout is different. The compensation you would receive would depend on the unique facts and circumstances of your case.
Generally, broken ankle compensation payouts could include general and special damages.
General damages would compensate you for the pain and suffering you’ve endured due to your injury. Those responsible for valuing general damages payouts could refer to the guidelines published by the Judicial College (JCG). These guidelines list possible payout amounts for various injuries at different severities. Some figures from the latest edition of the JCG can be found in the table below. However, this is only guidance, and the top figure is not included in the JCG.
| Injury | Severity | Notes | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Several Serious Injuries | Serious | Combinations of serious injuries that cause significant pain and financial losses, such as lost earnings or mobility aids. | Up to £100,000+ |
| Ankle (a) | Very Severe | Limited/unusual cases. For example, a transmalleolar fracture with extensive damage to soft-tissue resulting in deformity and future amputation risk. | £61,090 to £85,070 |
| Ankle (b) | Severe | Long period of treatment, pins and plates and a continuing instability. | £38,210 to £61,090 |
| Ankle (c) | Moderate | Fractures, tears to ligaments etc which lead to serious consequences, such as instability. | £16,770 to £32,450 |
| Ankle (d) | Modest | Less serious injuries such as dislocations/fractures with various levels of recovery. | Up to £16,770 |
| Achilles (a) | Most Serious | Severed tendon with restriction of movement. May have to give up sport, for example. | In the region of £46,900 |
| Achilles (b) | Serious | Complete division of the tendon, but where surgery has helped. Some residual disabilities. | £30,500 to £36,720 |
| Achilles (c) | Moderate | Partial rupture which may lead to residual problems. | £15,370 to £25,710 |
| Achilles (d) | Minor | Turned ankle causing pain and feeling of weakness. | £8,870 to £15,370 |
Special damages, on the other hand, compensate for financial costs and losses caused by your injuries. These could include, but are not limited to:
- Medical expenses – If you have needed to pay for prescriptions, for example.
- Loss of income – If you have lost out on pay because you needed to take time off work to recover.
- Care costs – If you have had to receive care at home for your injuries.
- Travel expenses – If you have had to pay for travel to medical appointments or to meet with your solicitor, for example.
You would need to provide evidence that these costs and losses were reasonably incurred due to your injuries. To learn more about this, or how your broken ankle compensation payout would be calculated, please contact an advisor.
No Win No Fee Claims For A Fractured Ankle
If you’re eligible to make a broken ankle compensation claim, you might want to get help from a legal professional. A solicitor could help you gather relevant evidence for your claim, ensure that it is submitted in full within the relevant limitation period, and negotiate a fair settlement for you.
One of our solicitors may offer their support on a No Win No Fee basis by offering their services under Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). If they do, you would typically not have to pay them anything upfront for them to begin working on your claim. They also won’t ask for payment for their legal services while your case is progressing or should it fail.
If you are awarded compensation for a broken ankle, your solicitor will take a success fee from this. A success fee is a percentage that is subject to a legislative cap.
To learn more about making a personal injury claim on a No Win No Fee basis, or to find out more about the average payout for a broken ankle in the UK, you can contact an advisor. They can give you free advice for your case, and potentially connect you with one of our solicitors. To connect with them today, you can:
- Call: 0800 073 8801
- Use Live Chat to contact an advisor
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