Last Updated 22nd September 2025. Ankle accidents can be devastating at times. Not only are they painful, but they can limit your mobility, lower your productivity, and have a massive impact on your quality of life. If the injury has occurred as a result of an accident, then it may be possible to get compensation. Below, we take a look at ankle injury claims in detail.
Ankle injuries are not uncommon. Whether you’re playing sports or working in an office, a simple trip or fall can be all it takes to twist, sprain, or even fracture the bones of the ankle. This often results in bruising, dislocations, fractures, and lacerations, as well as an ankle sprain or strain.
Ankle injuries that follow an accident should not be taken lightly. Such injuries are capable of causing a huge upheaval in your lifestyle and, for this reason, it is always important to consider ankle injury compensation claims. Making ankle Injury claims can help you get compensation for the present and future financial loss that would arise as a result of the accident. This guide explores how to claim, what evidence you’ll need and the time limits in which to start the process. We also look at how a No Win No Fee solicitor could help you.
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What Is The Average Payout For An Ankle Injury?
Since every claim is assessed individually and affected by a number of different factors, we can’t state what the average compensation figure for an injured ankle would be.
We can, however, explain how personal injury compensation can be calculated. Following the success of your personal injury claim, your compensation could be formed of up to two heads of loss called general and special damages.
A general damages payout accounts for how you’ve been affected psychologically and physically by an ankle injury that was caused by negligent actions. If your claim is successful, you will definitely receive a general damages payout.
Some factors considered under this head of loss include:
- Pain severity.
- Impact on quality of life.
- Length of recovery.
To help calculate your general damages payout, you might be asked to attend an independent medical examination. The reports from this examination can be used along with the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG is a publication that contains guideline compensation brackets for varying physical and psychological injuries/illnesses.
Compensation Table
We have provided a compensation table that includes, except for the first figure, brackets from the JCG. However, as we have already mentioned, none of these brackets can be guaranteed for your specific broken ankle compensation claim because all claims are unique.
Injury Severity Guideline
Multiple Very Severe Injuries and Expenses (e.g. Medical Bills) Serious Up to £200,000+
Ankle Very Severe (a) £61,090 to £85,070
Severe (b) £38,210 to £61,090
Moderate (c) £16,770 to £32,450
Modest (d) Up to £16,770
Achilles Tendon Most Serious (a) In the Region of £46,900
Serious (b) £30,500 to £36,720
Moderate (c) £15,370 to £25,710
Minor (d) £8,870 to £15,370
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What Are Special Damages?
A special damages payout accounts for how you’ve been affected financially by an ankle injury that was caused by negligent actions. If your claim is successful, you might receive a special damages payout, although it is not guaranteed.
Here are some types of financial losses that could potentially be reimbursed under this head of loss:
- Missed work earnings for not being able to work while you are injured.
- Medical bills for paying for prescriptions, etc.
- Travel expenses for making your way to and from medical appointments.
Evidence of your ankle injury’s financial impact is essential. So, please collect payslips, receipts, bank statements, and invoices to support you and maximise your chance of being reimbursed.
For more information about how a broken ankle compensation payout is calculated, please contact us today.
Different Types Of Ankle Injury Claims
There are lots of different daily situations that could result in an injury to your ankle. In some of these situations, you will be owed a duty of care, which is vital when seeking ankle injury settlement amounts in the UK. These situations include:
- While in public places. The individual or organisation of that space owes you a duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. This means that you should be reasonably safe while using the premises for the permitted purposes.
- While at work. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) sets the duty of care while you are carrying out work-related activities. This means that as far as reasonably practicable, your employer must ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees.
- While on the roads. All road users must navigate in a way that prevents damage and harm to themselves and to others. This is their duty of care. As part of this duty, they should adhere to the Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act 1988.
To be able to make a personal injury claim, you must meet the eligibility criteria. This means that all ankle injury claims must be supported with evidence that proves:
- You were owed a duty of care.
- There was a breach in this duty.
- You suffered an ankle injury because of this breach.
If you have any questions about the eligibility criteria to make a personal injury claim, or to get a free assessment of your potential claim’s validity, please contact one of our advisors.
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Do I Need Evidence For My Ankle Injury Claim?
A key part of ankle injury claims is proving third-party liability. This is done through supporting evidence. In addition to showing who was responsible for the accident, the evidence you gather will also demonstrate the extent of your injuries, something very important for when solicitors are calculating ankle injury compensation amounts.
We have provided some examples of evidence you could collect here:
- Medical documents: We always say the first action you should take after any accident, even if your injuries seem minor, is to seek out professional medical help. Now, while your health and well-being are the foremost concern, your medical records (think copies of any scans, test results and examination notes) can be very useful evidence for your claim.
- Video footage: if available, you have the right to request CCTV footage of the accident occurring. You could also get footage from any dash cam devices for a road traffic accident.
- Accident book: for an accident at work, you can take a copy of your incident report from the workplace accident book.
- Workplace documents: documents such as records of training or maintenance work could be used to show that these important tasks were carried out improperly or not at all.
- Witnesses: a witness statement could be taken from anyone who saw the accident occur. Be sure to take down their contact details so they can provide a statement during the claims process.
The evidence available to you will vary depending on the circumstances of your accident. You can find out about the types of evidence you could collect by talking to our advisors today using the contact information given below.
How Long Do I Have To Start A Claim?
Generally, claimants have 3 years to start an ankle injury claim. This time limit is generally in place for all personal injury claims under the Limitation Act 1980.
However, some exceptions to the time limit may apply to a claim depending on the claimant’s circumstances. For example:
- If the claimant is a minor, the 3-year time limit will be paused until they reach the age of 18 and will end once they turn 21.
- If the claimant is mentally incapacitated, the 3-year time limit is indefinitely paused. However, it will resume if a full recovery is made.
If the time limit on a personal injury claim is paused, a litigation friend may begin the claims process on the claimant’s behalf. It is their duty to:
- Act in the claimant’s best interest throughout the entire claim
- Make legal decisions and sign documents on behalf of the claimant
- Help to obtain evidence to prove third-party liability
- Keep the claimant updated with each stage of the claims process
- Communicate with and work alongside the claimant’s solicitors
If you are not sure whether you are still within the timeframe to start a claim or would like more information on the role of a litigation friend throughout the ankle injury claims process, please get in touch with our helpful advisors.
How No Win No Fee Personal Injury Solicitors Could Help You
Our dedicated personal injury solicitors have considerable experience in handling ankle injury claims. To find out if you’re eligible to work with one of our solicitors, call our advisors today for a free eligibility assessment.
If eligible, a solicitor could offer to take your claim on a No Win No Fee basis under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). The CFA is a particular type of contract that gives the advantage firmly to the claimant, with benefits including:
- No service fees to pay for the solicitor to start working on your claim.
- No service fees for that work during the actual claims process.
- Finally, should the claim fail, you will not incur any solicitor fees.
If, however, you win the claim, you will receive a broken ankle compensation payout. The solicitor will take a percentage of your compensation as their success fee. As The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013 caps the percentage at 25%, you know from the outset that the majority of any compensation will go to you.
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Do I Need A Solicitor To Start The Ankle Injury Claims Process?
No, you don’t need a solicitor to start the ankle injury claims process, but having knowledgeable legal representation can increase your chances of success. Our solicitors, in particular, have built their expertise through years of combined experience handling ankle injury compensation claims nationwide.
As we’ve previously mentioned, all our solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis. However, that is not the only benefit to working with our team. Here at Legal Expert, we’re committed to providing a tailor-made service to help secure ankle injury compensation for our clients, including:
- Straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of the claims process and legal language you might not be familiar with
- Personalised support and guidance to address any concerns or questions you have
- Help with gathering evidence to support your claim, such as obtaining witness statements
- Clear, concise, and regular updates about your own case
- Working closely with you to create a rehabilitation plan that suits your needs, including access to physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other specialists
Contact Our Team Today
Our solicitors have helped countless clients to navigate the process of making an ankle injury claim, and one of them could support you next. Contact our team today to find out more:
- Call on 0800 073 8804
- Visit our ‘contact us’ page
- Use the live chat feature
Learn More About Ankle Injury Claims
You can learn more about ankle injury claims in the following resources:
- NHS guidance on broken ankles
- Find out if you can claim for an ankle injury after a slip, trip, or fall
- Learn about claiming for a sprained ankle
If you have further questions about how to receive ankle injury compensation, please get in touch with our advisors today.