How Much Compensation Will I Get For a Broken Foot?

If you wish to make a claim after suffering a broken foot injury due to the carelessness or negligence of another person, here is how much compensation you may likely get from your claim.

Fracture Of The Human Foot

The human foot is very complex consisting of several large bones, small bones, joints, ligaments and tendons which work together in perfect harmony to provide us with support, balance and mobility. When there is injury to the foot affecting any of the bones, ligaments or tendons, it can be very distressing, painful and inconveniencing and even more so if it is caused by another person’s carelessness.

A foot injury can make a person immobile and unable to carry out basic activities at home, driving or even going to work. The length of time it will take for your injury to heal depends on the severity of the injury. Some may not even completely heal and you will be left with some chronic discomfort.

You can make broken foot injury compensation claim in the event that your injury was caused as a result of the actions or inactions of another person.

There are about 26 different bones in the foot which can fracture when subjected to trauma. There could also be damage to the tendon leading to temporary or permanent damage and loss of function. Different bones in the foot such as the calcaneus (heel bone), the talus (ankle bone), the metatarsals and phalanges of the toes can be fractured when subjected to trauma.

There are various foot injuries one may suffer and for different reasons. One may suffer ankle injury from falling or contact sport, metatarsal injury, big toe injury, cuboid fracture, foot accidents at work or some other foot injuries from falling or other mishap.

If your foot accident or injury is as a result of another person’s negligence or carelessness, you may be able to make personal injury claims for a deserved compensation. It has been discovered that foot accidents at work and foot injuries from falling are the most common reasons why people make broken foot compensation claims.

Signs of a broken foot or foot injuries include the following;

• Pain at the site of fracture
• Swelling
• Redness
• Inability to bear load, etc.

When this happens, it is important to seek prompt medical attention. The severity of your injury and its impact on your wellbeing will be vital to determining your foot injury compensation in the UK.

Common Foot Injuries

Some common foot injuries that people can suffer and for which they can make compensation claims include but are not limited to:

• Banged foot
• Ankle injury 
• Metatarsal injury
• Big toe injury
• Cuboid fracture 
• Sprains and strains
• Torn ligaments
• Ruptured tendons
• Extreme bruising
• Broken toes
• Other foot fractures.

These foot injuries can range from mild to moderate, to severely debilitating.

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Possible Causes Of Broken Foot or Foot Injuries

There are different causes or risk factors that can make one suffer foot injuries which include the following;

• Slips, trips and falls from a height – This could cause foot injury of varying degrees depending on the height from where you fell, how you landed and where you fell.
• Vehicle and car accidents – one may suffer broken foot, crush injuries, sprains, strains or other foot injuries from car and motor accidents.
• Impacts from heavy objects– you may suffer crushing foot injuries at work, home or some other place if you are struck by a heavy object
• Missing a step – while climbing stairs or operating some machinery, or lifting heavy objects, missing your step can cause the foot to bend in an awkward way, applying undue pressure on it and can cause a bone to break.
• Overuse – you can also suffer stress fractures to the foot as a result of overuse and constant pressure on the foot.
• Lack of PPE (personal protective equipment) or lack of training on how to use them– when you fail to put on the required protective gear or you do not have the requisite training on how to use them, you put yourself at risk of suffering injuries including a broken foot. 

When Can I File A Foot Injury Compensation Claim in the UK?

If your foot injury occurred at the workplace, you may be able to make claims against your employer if you can establish that your employer was negligent and failed to ensure that your safety at work is guaranteed and you have suffered fracture or injury as a result of his failure to do the needful. These claims may also be made as personal injury claims.

How Much Compensation For A Foot Injury?

The exact amount you can receive as compensation for your foot injury will vary based on different factors. As foot injuries differ in type and severity, so does the compensation amount differ. For example, ankle injury settlement amounts will differ from serious foot injury compensations like amputation compensation.

Factors that are considered while deciding on a favourable compensation amount include-

• Type of injury
• Severity of injury
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma
• Costs of medical treatment, rehabilitation fees and therapy including costs of purchasing mobility aids or assistive devices
• Costs of home or car adjustments to accommodate your foot injury.
• Loss of income from being unable to work including future estimated earnings 
• Estimated recovery time

Find below foot injury compensation payouts as set by The Judicial College

SEVERITY OF FOOT INJURY	POTENTIAL SETTLEMENT PAYOUT
Simple fracture with a predicted full recovery	Up to £5,590
A broken foot that has resulted in continuous pain as a result of traumatic arthritis with lengthy treatment and the possibility or needing fusion surgery	£19,920 – £31,250
Fractured toe	£9,010 to £12,900
Very severe Foot Injury – Where there is permanent disability or losses of a substantial part of the heel	£78,800 to £102,890
Severe Foot Injury where there are fractures to both heels, where permanent pain and restricted mobility exist preventing shoes to be worn	£39,390 to £65,710
Serious Foot Injury which is less severe than above but will pain is chronic, and there may be a risk of future arthritis, fusion surgery, or prolonged treatment.	£23,460 to £36,790
Moderate Foot Injury Where there are metatarsal fractures	£12,900 to £23,460
Modest Foot Injury Where there are simple fractures to metatarsals,	Up to £12,900
Amputation compensation- for the amputation of one foot	£78,800 to £102,890.
For the amputation of both feet	£158,970 to £189,110.
ankle injury settlement amounts Severe ankle injuries-	£25,200 to £59,115
Moderate ankle injuries-	£11,100 to £22,575
Minor ankle injuries-	Up to £11,655

Who Pays The Compensation For A Foot Injury?

The person or establishment responsible for your injury is liable for paying you compensation.

For example, employers have a duty to care for the health and safety of their workers by ensuring that the workplace is safe from all injury-causing risks. When they fail to do this and an employee suffers injury and it is proven that the injury is as a result of their negligence, then they will have to pay the compensation.

Furthermore, if you suffered a car accident as a result of a driver’s carelessness, the driver with his insurance company will have to see that you get your full compensation amount.

Additionally, a shop owner may be held responsible for compensating you if you suffered injury due to a slippery surface in the shop or presence of harmful objects carelessly kept.

Also, if your foot injury was caused as a result of medical negligence such as avoidable injury or amputation, you can make a claim against the health facility be it the NHS or a private hospital.

Steps To Take After A Suffering A Broken Foot Or Other Foot Injury Due To Negligence

The first thing you should do is to seek medical attention. A delayed treatment could lead to further complications.

Very vital to your claims is to gather evidence to prove that indeed you suffered as a result of careless, reckless or negligent treatment. Documents you need include;

• A detailed statement of what happened 
• Photographs of the accident scene
• Photographs showing severity of damage to your foot
• Statements from eye witnesses and contact information
• Medical records including results from the X-Rays and diagnostic tests
• Doctor’s report
• Medical bills and other financial losses incurred as a result of the injury
• File a statement at the nearest police station in the case of a road accident so that a record of the accident is documented
• File a written record in the log book kept in the HR office at your workplace if the foot injury happened at work 

You may also need other documents depending on your specific injury and the circumstances surrounding it. We can help you gather the relevant documents you need to successfully prove your claims.  

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How We Can Provide Legal Assistance

At Medical Negligence Direct, we offer a free assessment of your case, make a professional evaluation of your case to determine if you have strong grounds to make a claim. We have expert who will listen to you, discuss your personal injury claims and answer whatever queries that you might have about your claims, what the entire process involves and what you need to make your claims.

We will also give you a realistic indication of what your payout amount will be using our injury compensation claim calculator and based on the Judicial College Guidelines average settlement payout for your specific fracture injury.

We undertake all foot injury and personal injury claims under our Conditional Fee Agreement policy also known as No Win No Fee. This means that you do not have to pay a dime to us before or during the entire claims process. It also means that you are protected from making any payments to us even if your claims were unsuccessful. However, you will only have to pay 25% of your total compensation amount as success fee after your claim is won.

Reach out to us today by completing our online free claims assessment form or call us on at               0800 644 4240 to schedule a meeting and let us discuss your claims.