Leg Injury Compensation Claims
Alkers Solicitors has a team of professional leg injury compensation solicitors who pursue successful accident claims. Having made successful claims in Blackpool, Poulton-le-Fylde, Wyre and Fylde, Alkers operates across the Lancashire area as well as throughout the UK. If you have sustained a leg injury in a an accident at work, in a public place or on the road then Alkers specialist solicitors can help you claim back the damages you deserve.
Please use the below information and amounts as a approximate guide to the level of damages that could be recovered on winning your ‘no win no fee’ leg injury claim.
If you would like to receive more information regarding a leg injury compensation claim then contact our specialist leg injury solicitors on freephone 0800 00 55 44 or use the enquiry form.
ORTHOPAEDIC INJURIES – LEGS
Injuries to Pelvis and Hips
| Injury | Guideline award |
| Severe extensive fractures of the pelvis involving other significant complications such as a ruptured bladder which cause substantial residual difficulties | £50,000 to £83,500 |
| Injuries a little less severe than above but with particular distinguishing features such as impotence | £39,000 to £50,000 |
| Other severe injuries (many fall into this category) such as fracture of an arthritic femur or hip resulting in hip replacement | £25,000 to £33,500 |
| Significant injury to pelvis or hip with any disability not being major in nature | £17,000 to £25,000 |
| Injuries of limited severity but where successful hip replacement has taken place or replacement may be necessary in the near future | £8,000 to £17,000 |
| Lesser injuries where despite significant injury there is little or no residual disability | £2,500 to £8,000 |
| Minor injuries with complete recovery | Up to £2,500 |
Leg Injuries
| Injury | Guideline award |
| Total loss of both legs | £154,000 to £180,000 |
| Below-knee amputation of both legs | £128,500 to £172,500 |
| Above-knee amputation of one leg | £61,500 to £90,000 |
| Below-knee amputation of one leg | £58,500 to £83,500 |
| Most serious injuries short of amputation such as fractures which have not united and extensive bone grafts have been required | £61,500 to £86,500 |
| Very serious leg injuries leading to problems with mobility, permanent need for crutches or perhaps serious deformity | £35,000 to £54,000 |
| Serious injuries to joints or ligaments resulting in instability and prolonged treatment plus other issues | £25,000 to £35,000 |
| Moderate leg injuries such as complicated fractures influenced by time off work, muscle wasting and unsightly scarring for example | £17,750 to £25,000 |
| Less serious injuries including fractures from which an incomplete recovery is made leaving person with a metal implant or perhaps a limp | £11,500 to £17,750 |
| Simple fracture of a femur with no damage to articular surfaces | £5,750 to £9,000 |
| Simple fractures and soft tissue injuries | Up to £5,750 |
Knee Injury Compensation Claims
| Injury | Guideline award |
| Severe serious knee injury with disruption to the joint, gross ligament damage, lengthy treatment and considerable pain and loss of function | £44,500 to £61,000 |
| Leg fracture extending into the knee joint causing constant permanent pain and limiting movement | £33,250 to £44,500 |
| Less severe injuries than above but continuing pain, limitation of movement or perhaps deformity | £17,000 to £27,500 |
| Moderate injuries involving dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscus | £9,500 to £17,000 |
| Less serious injuries than above including lacerations, twisting and bruising | Up to £8,750 |
Ankle injuries
The vast majority of ankle injuries are worth significantly less than £15,000.
| Injury | Guideline award |
| Very severe injuries with extensive soft tissue damage resulting in deformity and possible amputation | £32,000 to £44,500 |
| Severe injuries needed extensive treatment including lengthy periods in plaster or where pins and plates have been required. Severely limited ability to walk | £20,000 to £32,000 |
| Moderate injuries such as fractures and ligament tears with less serious disabilities | £8,500 to £17,000 |
| Modest injuries such as minor undisplaced fractures, sprains and ligament damageWhere recovery is within a year | Up to £8,750 Up to £3,500 |
Achilles Tendon
| Injury | Guideline award |
| Most serious injuries involving severance of the tendon and the muscle causing cramp, swelling and restricted ankle movement | In the region of £24,500 |
| Serious injury where the division of the tendon has been repaired but weakness, limited movement, limping and scarring have resulted | £16,000 to £19,250 |
| Moderate injury involving complete division of the tendon but repair has left no significant disability | £9,500 to £11,500 |
| Minor injury such as turning on the ankle causing some tendon damage | £4,750 to £6,400 |
Foot Injury Compensation Claims
| Injury | Guideline award |
| Amputation of both feet | £108,000 to £128,000 |
| Amputation of one foot | £53,500 to £70,000 |
| Very severe foot injuries causing permanent and severe pain or really serious permanent disability | £53,500 to £70,000 |
| Severe fractures of both heels or feet with a substantial restriction on mobility or considerable/permanent pain. Unusually severe injuries to one foot will also apply | £29,250 to £43,000 |
| Serious foot injuries such as grievous burns to both feet requiring multiple operations and leaving scars and persistent irritation | £16,000 to £25,000 |
| Moderate foot injuries such as displaced metatarsal fracture resulting in permanent deformity and continuing symptoms | £8,750 to £16,000 |
| Modest injuries including simple metatarsal fractures, ruptured ligaments and puncture wounds with ongoing symptoms Straightforward injuries as above with a full (or near full) recovery is made | Up to £8,750 Up to £4,250 |
Toe Injury Compensation Claims
| Injury | Guideline award |
| Amputation of all toes | £23,250 to £36,000 |
| Amputation of great toe | In the region of £20,000 |
| Severe toe injuries falling short of amputation | £8,750 to £12,250 |
| Serious toe injuries with some permanent disability, pain or sensitive scarring | £6,150 to £8,750 |
| Moderate toe injuries | Up to £6,150 |
For professional advice and information regarding a leg injury compensation claim feel free to contact Alkers’ personal injury solicitors on freephone 0800 00 55 44 or use the enquiry form.
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(The amounts are based on the 9th edition of the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases by the Judicial Studies Board.)
(The amounts are based on the 9th edition of the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases by the Judicial Studies Board.)
