Leg Injury Compensation Claims
HDP Solicitors has a team of professional compensation solicitors who pursue successful leg injury/accident claims. We operate 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 HDP 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 today.
Orthopaedic Injuries – Legs
| 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 |
| Injury | Guideline award |
|---|---|
| Total loss of both legs | £205,420 to £240,590 |
| Below-knee amputation of both legs | £171,920 to £230,440 |
| Above-knee amputation of one leg | £89,440 to £117,280 |
| Below-knee amputation of one leg | £83,590 to £113,450 |
| Injury | Guideline award |
|---|---|
| Most serious injuries short of amputation such as fractures which have not united and extensive bone grafts have been required | £82,110 to £115,940 |
| Very serious leg injuries leading to problems with mobility, permanent need for crutches or perhaps serious deformity | £46,780 to £77,040 |
| Serious injuries to joints or ligaments resulting in instability and prolonged treatment plus other issues | £33,450 to £46,780 |
| Moderate leg injuries such as complicated fractures influenced by time off work, muscle wasting and unsightly scarring for example | £23,680 to £33,450 |
| Injury | Guideline award |
|---|---|
| Fractures from which an incomplete recovery is made leaving person with a metal implant or perhaps a limp | £15,320 to £23,680 |
| Simple fracture of a femur with no damage to articular surfaces | £7,780 to £12,010 |
| Simple fractures to Tibia or Fibula or soft tissue injuries | Up to £10,100 |
| Injury | Guideline award |
|---|---|
| Severe serious knee injury with disruption to the joint, gross ligament damage, lengthy treatment and considerable pain and loss of function | £59,490 to £82,080 |
| Leg fracture extending into the knee joint causing constant permanent pain and limiting movement | £44,470 to £59,490 |
| Less severe injuries than above but continuing pain, limitation of movement or perhaps deformity | £22,340 to £37,070 |
| Moderate injuries involving dislocation, torn cartilage or meniscus | £12,650 to £22,340 |
| Less serious injuries than above including lacerations, twisting and bruising | Up to £11,730 |
| Injury | Guideline award |
|---|---|
| Very severe injuries with extensive soft tissue damage resulting in deformity and possible amputation | £42,710 to £59,480 |
| Severe injuries needed extensive treatment including lengthy periods in plaster or where pins and plates have been required. Severely limited ability to walk | £26,710 to £42,710 |
| Moderate injuries such as fractures and ligament tears with less serious disabilities | £11,730 to £22,680 |
| Modest injuries such as minor undisplaced fractures, sprains and ligament damageWhere recovery is within a year | Up to £11,730 |
| 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 £32,780 |
| Serious injury where the division of the tendon has been repaired but weakness, limited movement, limping and scarring have resulted | £21,320 to £25,670 |
| Moderate injury involving complete division of the tendon but repair has left no significant disability | £10,750 to £17,970 |
| Minor injury such as turning on the ankle causing some tendon damage | £6,200 to £10,750 |
Foot Injury Compensation Claims
Injuring a foot is quite common following a fall. So if you’ve fallen in a public place or at work or injured your foot in any other accident and it wasn’t your fault HDP Solicitors can help secure you compensation for your injury. Our specialist team will be able to support and advise you throughout – from the first stages, through to medical evidence, right up to the point where you receive your cheque. We will do all of this on a no win no fee basis so you know you won’t have to put your hand in your own pocket to fund anything. We’ll even seek to recover any wage losses and other expenses you may have already incurred.
However you’ve received your foot injury, if you weren’t at fault then HDP Solicitors can help. You can see below some of the amounts people have been receiving for foot injuries. These are not guaranteed figures but give you an idea what you could be entitled to if you have a valid claim.
Why not contact one of the team today and we can give you professional and friendly advice about your foot injury.
| Injury | Guideline award |
|---|---|
| Amputation of both feet | £144,520 to £171,920 |
| Amputation of one foot | £71,640 to £93,540 |
| Very severe foot injuries causing permanent and severe pain or really serious permanent disability | £71,640 to £93,540 |
| 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 | £35,810 to £59,730 |
| Serious foot injuries such as grievous burns to both feet requiring multiple operations and leaving scars and persistent irritation | £21,320 to £33,450 |
| Moderate foot injuries such as displaced metatarsal fracture resulting in permanent deformity and continuing symptoms | £11,730 to £21,320 |
| 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 £11,730 |
Toe Injury Compensation Claims
Injuring a toe or toes can be very painful and can lead to serious difficulties of mobility. If you’ve injured a toe or toes in an accident that wasn’t your fault then HDP Solicitors can help. Perhaps you work on a building site and some faulty equipment led to something heavy falling on your foot, or maybe you broke a toe or toes in a fall in a public place. Whatever the circumstances we can give you the help and advice and you need to make a claim for compensation.
You can see below the sort of settlement you may be entitled to for a toe injury, of course these are not guaranteed as every case is dealt with on its own merits.
If you think you have a genuine claim for your toe injury then give HDP a call today.
| Injury | Guideline award |
|---|---|
| Amputation of all toes | £31,150 to £47,830 |
| Amputation of great toe | In the region of £26,710 |
| Severe toe injuries falling short of amputation | £11,730 to £17,970 |
| Serious toe injuries with some permanent disability, pain or sensitive scarring | £8,190 to £11,730 |
| Moderate toe injuries | Up to £8,190 |
For professional advice and information regarding a leg injury compensation claim feel free to contact HDP personal injury solicitors today.
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The figures shown are sourced from the Judicial College Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases (fifteenth Edition, 2019) are a guide to show the approximate amount you could receive as compensation for your injury.
Compensation awards vary according to the severity of injury and how quickly you recover. The figures do not apply for criminal injuries.