Personal Injury Compensation For Broken Foot

Though you can talk to our 24/7 live chatting team to get answers to all of your queries, we are making it easier for you. Have a look at the most frequently asked questions about foot injury claims that victims have in their mind.

What Are Foot Injury Claims?

A foot injury claim is the compensation money given to a victim of a workplace accident in the UK. The purpose of this compensation is to put the victims in a position they would be in if the accident hadn’t happened. A foot injury settlement amount typically covers all the expenses that the victim has to bear because of the accident.

Can I Get Compensation For A Foot Injury At Work?

As it is a type of accident at work claims, it has the same rules of eligibility. What it means is that you can get foot injury compensation in the UK if you have sustained a book injury at work due to the fault of someone else. One of the most common types of workplace accident claims is due to the owner’s negligence.

In the UK, an employer must take care of their employees’ safety and protect them against work-related foot injuries. If they fail to do so, it may injure your foot. So you can get compensation for your foot injury at work.

Can I Get Broken Foot At Work Compensation?

Broken foot at work is one of the most frequently occurring workplace foot injuries in the UK. If you think that your foot was broken or fractured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to get compensation for it. If you are still unsure about your eligibility for the claim, get in touch with us.

What Causes Foot Injuries In The Workplace?

Foot injuries from falling to heavy machinery accidents, there are a lot of ways you can injure your foot. But let’s have a look at some of the most common types of foot injuries in the workplace.

• Falling from heights
• Slips, trips and falls
• Crushing foot under a heavy object
• Heavy machinery accident
• Forklift or other vehicle accidents in the workplace
• Foot cut by a sharp object
• Wearing low-quality work shoes for a long time
• Burn injuries

It doesn’t matter what has injured your foot at work, you can claim compensation if the fault wasn’t yours.

What Are The Types of Work-Related Foot Injuries?

Foot injuries are of different types and severities. Some may take weeks to recover while others may stay with you forever. Let’s have a look at some of the most common types of workplace foot injuries.

• A broken or fractured foot
• Crushed foot
• Stress Fractures of the Foot
• Dislocation
• Injuries to the ligaments and tendons
• Chemical or fire burns
• Punctures of the sole
• Pulled muscles
• Injuries to your joints

Whether you have a major injury or a minor, you can claim compensation for it if you were not at fault for it.

What Do Workers’ Comp Foot Injury Settlements Cover?

As previously mentioned that settlements for foot accidents at work cover all the expenses you had to bear because of your accident. Here are the types of expenses an average settlement for a foot injury covers.

• General Expenses: Amount for all the pains and sufferings caused by your foot injury.
• Medical Expenses: All the cost incurred on medical treatment of your foot injury.
• Travel Expenses: All the costs you had to bear on the hospital grounds for your injury’s treatment.
• Loss of Earnings: All the work-related benefits and money you could have earned if you hadn’t got injured.
• Special Care: Compensation if you had to hire someone to take care of you.

What To Do After A Foot Injury At Work?

You may be confused about what you should do after a broken or injured foot at work to get your compensation. Don’t fret. Here are a few most crucial steps to take besides getting medical treatment.

• Record Your Medical Treatment: Properly follow up on your medical treatment and document all the medical reports and bills.
• Collect Evidence: From CCTV footage to pictures of the accident, collect everything that can help get your medical treatment.
• Contact Witnesses: Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of people who have seen you getting injured. They can become your witnesses.

You may still miss some of the most crucial pieces of evidence due to the lack of knowledge. So get in touch with us soon after the accident and we will cater to all the formalities on your behalf.

How Much Can I Claim For A Foot Injury At Work?

How much compensation you can get for a foot injury at work depends on several factors. One of the most important is the type of injury. Let us have a look at the average settlement for a foot injury you can get in the UK.

Type of Foot Injury	Foot Injury Compensation Payouts
Very severe foot injury permanent loss of use of one or both feet	£39,390- £102,890
Moderate to severe injury with long-term loss of function of one or both feet	£12,900 - £36,790
Minor foot injury with short-term damage and pain	Up to £12,900

Instead of using a foot injury claim calculator, get in touch with our experts to know more in detail about how much compensation you can get for a foot injury at work.

How Much Compensation Will I Get For A Broken Foot At Work?

A workers’ comp settlement for a broken foot depends on how the injury has affected your life. Here are the average broken/fractured foot settlements you can get in the UK.

Type of Broken/Fractured Foot	Broken Foot Settlement Amount
Both heels or feet fractured with substantial disability	£35,810 to £59,730
Fractures of both feet with a risk of surgery	£21,320 to £33,450
Displaced metatarsal fractures resulting in deformity	£11,730 to £21,320
Simple metatarsal fractures or puncture wounds	Up to £11,730

To make your broken foot claim, contact us. We will also let you know about the average settlement for a broken foot you can get.

How Much Compensation For Foot Amputation At Work?

Sometimes, a foot injury at work can be serious and lead to amputation. Here is how much compensation you can get if you have to suffer from a foot amputation in the UK.

Type Of Amputation	Foot Amputation Settlement Amount
Amputation of both feet	£158,970 to £189,110
Amputation of one foot	£78,800 to £102,890

No Win No Fee Foot Injury Compensation

Whether you want crushed foot injury compensation or other types of foot injury claims, Lawswood Claims lets you get everything on a No Win No Fee principle. We enter into a Conditional Fee Agreement, aka CFA, with you before making a claim. According to the CFA, you won’t have to pay us until you get compensation in your bank account. In a rare case, if the compensation is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay us anything.

How To Claim Workers’ Comp Settlement For A Broken Foot?

We let you get the maximum compensation for your broken or injured foot at work. To Schedule an Appointment with us by Whatsapp, Live chat, calling us directly, filling the form or sending an email. We will discuss and analyse your case in detail and after that, we will start claiming on your behalf.