Have you broken your leg due to somebody else’s fault and wish to claim compensation? In our guide on making a claim for broken leg compensation, we discuss the eligibility criteria and process for such a claim.
Key Takeaways
- You can claim broken leg compensation if you break your leg due to somebody else’s fault.
- Report the accident and seek medical attention if you break your leg.
- You should be mindful of the time limit and start collecting evidence to strengthen your claim.
- The payout will include compensation for your injuries and any financial loss.
- You can make your broken leg compensation claim with a No Win No Fee solicitor.
Make your personal injury compensation claim now by contacting us:
- Call at 0800 073 8801.
- Fill our Claim Enquiry form with your details.
- Speak to us via Live Chat.
Browse Our Guide
- Am I Eligible To Make A Broken Leg Compensation Claim?
- How Do I Claim Compensation For A Broken Leg?
- How Much Compensation Could You Get For A Broken Leg?
- What Can Affect Your Broken Leg Compensation?
- How Could A No Win No Fee Solicitor Help You Claim Broken Leg Compensation?
- Learn More About Broken Bone Claims
Am I Eligible To Make A Broken Leg Compensation Claim?
In different areas of life, such as on the road, while at work or in public spaces, different people will have certain responsibilities for your health and safety. This is very often known as a duty of care. To claim for broken leg compensation, you must prove the following:
- The defendant has a duty of care towards you.
- They have failed to uphold this duty of care.
- Due to the above failure, you’ve suffered a leg fracture.
In the following sections, we’re going to examine the different parties that could owe you a duty of care.
Can I Claim If I Broke My Leg At Work?
Your employer owes a duty of care to take reasonable steps to keep an employee safe and healthy. This duty is mentioned in legislation like the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has also provided guidelines to ensure a safe workplace. Both the law and the guidelines push for the knowledge and application of safety and emergency procedures and risk assessments.
Therefore, if you sustain a broken leg injury due to the fault of your employer, you could make an accident at work claim against them.
For example: You are climbing on a ladder in pursuance of your work role at a factory. You suffer a fall since the ladder is defective, something which the employer was aware of. In this case, you may be able to make a broken leg claim against your employer.
Can I Claim If I Broke My Leg In A Road Traffic Accident?
All road users must follow all traffic rules and navigate the roads to ensure everybody’s safety. The Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code focus on this duty. If you suffer a broken leg due to a failure of this duty, you may be able to make a broken leg compensation claim against the other road user.
For example: You are waiting to cross the road as a pedestrian. A motorist is speeding and is unable to stop in time. The motorist collides with you, knocking you over and breaking your leg. Here, you may be able to make a road traffic accident claim against the motorist.
Can I Claim If I Broke My Leg In A Public Place Accident?
When you visit a public place, the occupier has a duty of care towards you under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. Under this law, the occupier has to ensure the safety of those visiting the public place for its designated purpose.
For example: You visit a shopping centre and suffer a fall due to a loose handrailing which hasn’t been repaired. You suffer a fracture in your leg, for which you may be able to make a public liability claim against the occupier.
How Do I Claim Compensation For A Broken Leg?
If you believe that you have suffered a broken leg due to somebody else’s fault, you may be thinking of making a broken leg claim. All personal injury claims must be supported by evidence. It is important to collect proof that not only shows how severe your injuries are but also how a third party was negligent.
Here is how you can initiate a broken leg compensation claim:
- You should report the accident. For example: If the accident occurred at work, you should inform your employer so that they can report it in the accident book. This would also ensure that you receive First Aid or immediate medical attention.
- Seek medical intervention as soon as possible to prevent your leg injury from escalating into something more serious. This not only allows you to get the treatment you need but it also provides a record of the injuries and the treatment you’ve received.
- If you wish to claim broken leg compensation, you should start compiling evidence as soon as possible. Certain evidence like CCTV footage are time sensitive so it’s better to begin the claims process as soon as possible.
- Check the time limit for your leg injury claim to ensure that you aren’t late in claiming compensation. The Limitation Act 1980 normally provides 3 years to start leg injury claims.
- Make your broken leg claim with us so that you can get the best possible support in the above process. Seeking expert guidance would ensure that your claim is strong and it is started on time.
How Much Compensation Could You Get For A Broken Leg?
Your broken leg compensation is composed of the following:
- General Damages: This is compensation for your physical and psychological injuries.
- Special Damages: This is compensation calculated to assess the financial losses suffered by you due to your injuries.
You may have to attend an independent medical assessment to determine the severity of your injuries and, hence, general damages. Additionally, your solicitor would refer to the figures provided in the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). We have provided some of the figures in the following table. Please note that these figures are just guidelines, and the first row is not from the JCG.
| Injury | Notes | Compensation Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries and Special Damages | This could be considered if there is more than one injury and loss of earnings in addition to the requirement of full-time care. | Up to £500,000+ |
| Loss of Both Legs | Both the legs are lost above the knee or one above the knee and the other below the knee. | £293,850 to £344,150 |
| Below Knee Amputation of Both Legs | The compensation would depend on severity of pain, related psychological problems and side-effects of prosthetics. | £245,900 to £329,620 |
| Above-Knee Amputation of One Leg | The compensation would depend on factors like age, severity of pain, problems related to stump and the risk of osteoarthritis. | £127,930 to £167,760 |
| Severe (ii)- Very Serious Leg Injuries | Such injuries lead to permanent mobility issues such as having to use crutches for the rest of their life or multiple fractures which take years to heal along with extensive treatment. | £66,920 to £109,290 |
| Severe (iii)- Serious Leg Injuries | Serious fractures have occurred in the joints, causing instability and extended treatment along with scarring. | £47,840 to £66,920 |
| Severe (iv)-Moderate Leg Injuries | There are multiple or complicated fractures in one limb. | £33,880 to £47,840 |
| Less Serious (i)- Leg Fractures From Which There Is An Incomplete Recovery | There is a reasonable recovery but along with impairment in gait or metal implants.or a limp. | £21,920 to £33,880 |
| Less Serious (ii)-Simple Fracture of a Femur With No Damage to Articular Surfaces | There is a simple fracture of a femur without any damage to the articular surfaces. | £11,120 to £17,180 |
| Less Serious (iii)-Simple Fractures to Tibia or Fibula or Soft Tissue Injuries | The compensation would depend on restriction of mobility or movement, time spent with the plaster and period of recovery. | Up to £14,450 |
How Can Compensation Help?
In addition to the general damages explained above, claiming leg injury compensation could help you deal with special damages such as:
- Loss of earnings: This could include the income you lost due to the time you took off from work or any demotion due to the injuries.
- The support you require to return to work.
- Cost of disability-related equipment like wheelchairs.
- The expenditure incurred by you to travel to medical appointments and other medical expenses like medicines and diagnostic tests.
To gain more clarity, you can use our personal injury compensation calculator or discuss with our team.
What Can Affect My Broken Leg Compensation Claim?
There are various factors which could impact your broken leg compensation, such as:
- Liability: If you’re partially at fault for your injury, you could still claim compensation but it would impact the amount you could receive. This is called contributory negligence, and the compensation would be awarded accordingly. For example: You suffer a head injury in a road traffic accident as a cyclist. It is argued that the injury would be less severe if you had been wearing a helmet.
- The extent of pain and suffering due to the leg injuries.
- Financial and other long-term impacts of the injury.
Want to make a personal injury claim with a pre-existing injury? Speak to us now.
How Could A No Win No Fee Solicitor Help You Claim Broken Leg Compensation?
Irrespective of how serious your injury is, you should leave the procedural aspect of the broken leg claim to us. If you make your personal injury claim with us, we will try our best to simplify the process so you can focus on your recovery. You need not worry about paying any exorbitant consultation fees since we offer No Win No Fee services. Since we follow a Conditional Fee Agreement arrangement, you will have to pay your solicitor only in case of a successful outcome. This means that you won’t be paying your personal injury solicitor any fee if you lose.
If you are awarded compensation, your solicitor will deduct a fixed percentage for their fee. This is called the success fee, and the law has placed a limit on it to ensure fairness. Make your No Win No Fee claim with us now by contacting us through the below options.
Contact Our Team
- Call 0800 073 8801.
- Fill out our Claim Enquiry form with your details.
- Speak to us via Live Chat.
Learn More About Broken Bone Claims
We hope you found our article on broken leg compensation helpful. We present some more links from our guide which might be relevant:
- Information on compensation for a wrist injury.
- Guidance on hand injury compensation.
- Our guide on claiming for a hairline fracture.
Here are some external links which may help you:
- Information provided by the government on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
- Guidance by the NHS on a broken arm or wrist.
- Details from the government on applying to become a litigation friend.
