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An ankle 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 an ankle injury?
Most common cause of ankle injury is playing sports, 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 an ankle injury?
For a minor fracture or sprain with full recovery, compensation can be up to £3,000. More severe ankle injury, which causes difficulty walking. long-term disability and the need for prolonged treatment, £7,000 to £26,000 is the guideline range. For the most severe damage including permanent deformity or risk of amputation, £26,000 to £36,000 can be awarded.
Personal Injury Claim Lawyers
If you have suffered an injury which wasn’t your fault, you should consult a specialist personal injury lawyer. 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 lawyer requires a combination of legal and medical expertise, and most personal injury lawyers 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 lawyer?
In the first instance, check that your lawyer’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 lawyers 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 lawyer 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 lawyer’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 lawyer yourself. Fortunately, lawyers are able to act on a Conditional Fee (“No Win, No Fee”) basis. This means your lawyer bears the cost of the claim until you have been awarded compensation. Depending on the type of agreement you have, your lawyer will then either claim his fees from your opponent, or take a percentage of your compensation as a “success fee”.
Will my lawyer charge me for costs if I lose my personal injury claim?
Before agreeing to work on a conditional fee basis, a competent personal injury lawyer will assess the merits of the claim. If you and your lawyer decide to proceed you may have to take out an insurance policy to cover both your and your opponent’s lawyers’ fees in the event that you lose your claim.