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Some of the most common injuries that we are asked to claim compensation for involve the lower leg, the ankle or the foot.  Sometimes the injuries that have been sustained are only minor, like a sprain caused by an awkward fall at work or cuts and puncture wounds caused by stepping on broken glass at the gym.  However, there are occasions where the injuries that have been suffered are severe and in some cases where they have life changing consequences.

For example, in a recent case handled by our serious injury team we were asked to recover compensation on behalf of a mother and her two children who were injured in a head-on road traffic accident.  The mother’s case has already been settled for close to £850,000, as a result of serious crush injuries and fractures that she sustained to her feet and ankles when the engine of her car was pushed into her legs by the impact of the collision.  A claim brought on behalf of the youngest child has also been resolved, while a claim made on behalf of the other child remains ongoing. 

Frequently asked questions

If you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault and have suffered an injury to your lower leg, ankle or foot as a result, then there are likely to be many questions that you want answering before deciding whether or not to seek compensation.  

In this blog, written by Anna Rushton, Abid Hussain and Dominic Jones in our personal injury team, we answer some of the questions that we are most frequently asked about these types of claim.  We also explain how our solicitors in Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent can help.

What types of injury can I claim compensation for?

A compensation claim can usually be made for any type of injury sustained to your leg, ankle or foot, provided blame for the injury lies with someone else.  At Step Legal, we have experience in recovering compensation for a wide range of injuries, including:

• above and below knee leg amputations;
• foot and toe amputations;
• serious crush injuries that fall just short of amputation;
• leg fractures (i.e. brakes) to the tibia and fibula;
• ankle fractures to the talus bone;
• toe fractures;
• soft tissue injuries, including torn ligaments, tendons and muscles;
• damage to the Achilles tendon;
• sprains, strains and ruptures; 
• deep lacerations (cuts) and puncture wounds; and
• severe bruising (contusion).

How to start an injury compensation claim

The first stage in the claims process is to consult a solicitor who can tell you whether a claim may be possible and, if so, how much it is likely to be worth.  Armed with this information, you can then make an informed decision about whether you want to proceed.

Most solicitors will carry out an initial assessment of your claim free of charge.  Many will also offer to take your case on under a no win, no fee arrangement (also known as a conditional fee agreement), which means that you will not have to pay your solicitor any costs in the event that your claim is not successful, but you will have to pay them a small percentage of the compensation you recover in the event that your claim succeeds.  

We offer a free initial assessment, together with no win, no fee funding.  Just call 0800 195 6412 to make an appointment.   Also take a look at our handy conditional fee guide.

Will I have to go to court if I make a compensation claim?

The vast majority of personal injury claims handled by solicitors do not end up having to be taken to court.  Instead they are resolved through intensive negotiations which take place once evidence relating to your claim has been compiled and presented to the other side.

This evidence takes the form of witness statements taken from you and anyone else who saw what happened, together with medical reports, health and safety assessments where appropriate, accident reconstruction and police reports where these have been obtained and proof of any financial losses you have sustained or are likely to incur going forward.

There are some cases where a court hearing is required, but you can rest assured that a solicitor will only allow a claim to go to court where they are satisfied that you have good prospects of success. 

How much is a leg injury claim worth?

The amount of compensation you receive for a leg injury will varying depending on the severity of the injury, whether it has left you with impaired mobility or permanently disabled, the impact the injury will have on your life and the financial consequences that flow from this.

For the pain and suffering caused by your injury alone, you can expect to receive anywhere from a few thousand pounds to close to £200,000. You may even receive more than this if you have suffered an associated psychological injury, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.  

How much is an ankle injury worth?

According to Judicial Studies Board guidelines in force at the time this blog was written, in September 2021, the amount awarded for pain and suffering in respect of an ankle injury usually varies from £5,160 to £65,420 depending on the severity of the injury. 

How much is a foot injury worth?

According to the same guidelines referred to above, the amount awarded for the pain and suffering caused by an injury to the foot usually varies from £2,300 to £189,110.

To get a firmer idea of the compensation to which you may be entitled, it is advisable to ask a solicitor to give you a provisional assessment.

To find out more about how personal injury compensation is calculated, check out our compensation guide.

Want to know more?

To find out more about compensation claims for lower leg, ankle and foot injuries please call 0800 195 6412 and asked to speak to an experienced member of our personal injury team. As well as a free initial assessment, we also offer a free Polish translation service which you can access by calling 01270 254064 and asking to speak to Agnieszka Kulas.

We are happy to answer any other questions you might have, including:

• When to claim compensation for a leg injury
• When to make a foot injury compensation claim
• How to get compensation for lower leg amputation
• How much do you get for a broken leg?
• How to start an ankle injury compensation claim
• What is the average payout for an ankle injury?