Foot Injury Claim in Derbyshire
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A foot injury is one of the most common of all inflictions. It occurs so easily that there doesn't need to be a dramatic accident or extreme incident on someone else's part - it can occur simply as a result of them not doing something, such as failing to maintain a pavement.
Can I claim compensation for a foot injury?
Most common causes of foot injury are playing sports and road traffic accidents, but even a slight stumble can cause a sprain which can take some time to heal. As sprains are sustained so easily compensation for slight injury is relatively low and many believe they cannot claim for tripping over something. This is not the case. If you fall over and twist your ankle because you stumbled over a broken or unlevel paving slab, those responsible for maintaining the area concerned may well be liable on the grounds of negligence. This would be the land or building owner, local authority etc., depending on whether it is on public or private property.
How much compensation can I get for a foot injury?
For a minor fracture such as a broken toe with full recovery, compensation can be up to £3,000. More severe foot injury, which causes difficulty walking. long-term disability and discomfort has a guideline range of £7,000 to £26,000. For the most severe damage including permanent deformity or amputation of the entire foot, £40,000 to £55,000 can be awarded.
Personal Injury Claim Solicitors in Derbyshire
If you have suffered an injury which wasn’t your fault, you should consult a specialist personal injury solicitor. The effects of an injury can be wide ranging and more than your legal rights are involved in determining your eligibility for, and amount of, compensation. For this reason, a solicitor requires a combination of legal and medical expertise, and most personal injury solicitors will have built up a list of useful contacts and barristers’ chambers to call on when specialist advice is required.How can I recognise a specialist personal injury solicitor?
In the first instance, check that your solicitor’s firm includes lawyers who are accredited members of the two principle legal bodies in this field; the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIC) and the Law Society’s personal injury panel. You should also ask if they have solicitors who belong to associations for the specific injury your claim is about – for example the Spinal Injuries Association or the Headway Panel.
You should also ask your solicitor about their record in personal injury claims. Can they give you any case histories of successful claims similar to yours?
How can I pay the solicitor’s bills for my personal injury claim?
With the exception of medical negligence, legal aid is generally no longer available for personal injury claims. This means you will have to agree payment with the solicitor yourself. Fortunately, solicitors are able to act on a Conditional Fee (“No Win, No Fee”) basis. This means your solicitor bears the cost of the claim until you have been awarded compensation. Depending on the type of agreement you have, your solicitor will then either claim his fees from your opponent, or take a percentage of your compensation as a “success fee”.
Will my solicitor charge me for costs if I lose my personal injury claim?
Before agreeing to work on a conditional fee basis, a competent personal injury solicitor will assess the merits of the claim. If you and your solicitor decide to proceed you may have to take out an insurance policy to cover both your and your opponent’s solicitors’ fees in the event that you lose your claim.