Last Updated 24th November 2025. You may be able to make an ankle injury claim if you have been hurt at work, in public, or on the road through the negligent actions of a third party. Ankle injuries can be hugely disruptive, but you could be compensated for your pain and suffering, as well as any related financial effects, such as lost income, medical expenses, and rehabilitation costs. Generally, claims need to be started within 3 years of an accident, and one of our solicitors could ensure you start seeking compensation within this time limit.
Key Takeaways About Ankle Injury Claims
- Ankle injuries can range from sprains and strains to fractures and tendon damage.
- Depending on their severity, ankle injuries may lead to chronic instability, restricted range of motion, and nerve damage.
- They are commonly caused by slips, trips, and falls due to unmarked wet flooring, defective equipment, or poorly maintained pavements or other surfaces.
- An ankle injury may also happen due to road collisions, poor lighting, and tripping hazards.
- One of our expert solicitors can help gather evidence for your ankle injury case and support you throughout the claims process.
The team here at Accident Claims recognises that the impact of an ankle injury often goes beyond the physical symptoms; it can change your day-to-day life in an instant and leave you worrying about your finances. That is why we’re here to provide peace of mind and support as you explore your options for claiming compensation. If you’d like to speak with us directly to see if you can make an ankle injury claim, you can reach out by:
- Calling 0800 073 8801
- Writing to us about your claim online
- Or chat with us now via our live chat box.
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- Ankle Injury Settlement Amounts In The UK
- Can I Make An Ankle Injury Claim?
- Common Causes Of Ankle Injuries
- What Ankle Injuries Can I Claim Compensation For?
- Case Study: Mike’s £80,000 Settlement For A Workplace Ankle Injury
- How Long Do I Have To Make An Ankle Injury Claim?
- How Long Does It Take To Claim Ankle Injury Compensation?
- Useful Evidence For Ankle Injury Claims
- Make A No Win No Fee Ankle Injury Claim
- Useful Links Relating to Ankle Injury Claims
Ankle Injury Settlement Amounts In The UK
Due to every personal injury compensation claim being assessed individually, there is no ‘average payout for an ankle injury’ per se. Several factors unique to you contribute to a final compensation figure, meaning we can’t get too specific in this guide.
We can, however discuss how compensation is calculated in personal injury claims. There are two heads of loss you need to know about:
- General damages: awards compensation for the physical and psychological damage.
- Special damages: for financial losses stemming from the injuries. We’ll discuss this in greater detail below.
Reaching a possible compensation figure is something our solicitors could help you with. Those responsible for calculating potential general damages can refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) in conjunction with your provided medical documents.
The JCG is a document that takes its suggested compensation brackets for various injuries, including those affecting the ankle, from successful court cases in England and Wales. We have used the ankle brackets from the JCG in this table.
Compensation Table
Please be advised that the first entry is not a JCG range and that this table is intended to act as guidance only.
| Injury | Severity | Notes | Typical Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combinations of Multiple Very Serious Injuries as well as Substantial Special Damages | Very Serious | Multiple very serious injuries causing significant pain and financial losses, for example, home adjustments or lost earnings. | Up to £250,000 + |
| Ankle | Very Severe (a) | Limited and unusual injuries - an example could include transmalleolar fractures and extensive soft-tissue damage. This could result in deformity as well as risk that future injuries to the leg might necessitate a below-knee amputation. | £61,090 to £85,070 |
| Severe (b) | Injuries requiring extensive period of treatment. Pins/plates have been used. There is significant residual disability. | £38,210 to £61,090 | |
| Moderate (c) | Fractures, ligament damage and injuries that cause less serious disabilities such as trouble in walking on uneven ground. | £16,770 to £32,450 | |
| Modest (d) | The less serious sprains, strains and fractures. | Up to £16,770 | |
| Achilles Tendon | Most Serious (a) | Severed tendon and peroneus longus muscle causing cramps, swelling, and restricted ankle movement. | In the region of £46,900 |
| Achilles Tendon | Serious (b) | Division of tendon. There will be a successful repair but some serious disabilities. | £30,500 to £36,720 |
| Achilles Tendon | Moderate (c) | Partial rupture/ significant injury to the tendon. | £15,370 to £25,710 |
| Achilles Tendon | Minor (d) | Turned ankle resulting in damage to the tendon. | £8,870 to £15,370 |
Special Damages In An Ankle Injury Compensation Claim
Additionally, if you have incurred any financial expense due to your injuries, you may receive compensation for them under the head of claim known as special damages. Costs and losses that could be claimable could include:
- Care costs- should you need to pay for care at home due to your injuries.
- Medical expenses – should you have to pay for prescription medicines, or mobility equipment.
- Loss of income – if you have had to take time off work to recover from your injuries and lost out on income as a result.
- Travel expenses – should you need to pay for transport to meet with your solicitor or attend medical appointments.
Any claim for special damages must be supported with evidence. Bank statements and payslips could be useful in helping you claim for such losses and costs.
To learn more about how much compensation you could claim for your injuries, please contact an advisor.
Can I Make An Ankle Injury Claim?
You can make an ankle injury claim if you are able to show that you have been hurt as the direct result of a third party’s negligent actions (or failures to act). In various situations in life, other people are responsible for your safety to a certain degree. This responsibility is known as the duty of care, an obligation governed by various legislation depending on the circumstances of the accident.
In short, to have a valid claim for your ankle injury, you need to establish that:
- The third party, such as an employer, had a duty of care towards you at the time of your ankle injury.
- This duty of care ended up being breached.
- Their breaching of this duty resulted in your ankle injury.
If you have any questions about this eligibility criterion, please get in touch today. Our advisors are happy to help, and all guidance provided is free of charge and given in confidence. Next, we take a look at some common reasons for ankle injuries occurring.
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Common Causes Of Ankle Injuries
Vehicle collisions and slips, trips, and falls resulting from unmarked wet floors, poorly maintained pavements, and defective equipment are among the most common causes of ankle injuries. The following takes a look at these and other causes in a little more detail:
- A lack of warning signs may result in slips occurring on wet floors.
- Inadequate maintenance might lead to trips on potholes, in playgrounds, and on uneven or loose pavement slabs.
- Falls from height at work may happen due to faulty apparatus and machinery, or a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Poor lighting or defective equipment at work or in public places, such as gym machines or broken ladders, can cause slips, trips, and falls.
- Tripping hazards in the form of trailing cables, unattended tools, and other unmarked obstacles.
- Road collisions involving drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, or pedestrians may result in various ankle injuries.
Below, we examine several hypothetical scenarios that illustrate how a negligent third party might cause an ankle injury and give rise to a potentially valid claim.
Accidents At Work
Ankle injuries may occur in accidents at work if employers fail to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety, well-being, and health of staff. The obligation to take such action is established by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and might involve carrying out safety checks and risk assessments. If you suffer a workplace injury due to this breach, you may have a compensation claim against your employer.
- For example: You’re employed in a factory, and as part of your job, you’re climbing up a ladder. Your employer knew at that time that the ladder was defective yet took no steps to get it repaired. You slipped off the ladder and broke your ankle. There may be an eligible ankle injury compensation claim against them.
Accidents In Public Places
In some instances, accidents in public places may cause ankle injuries due to unmarked wet floors, poorly maintained surfaces, and defective machinery. The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 imposes a legal duty on occupiers to ensure the reasonable safety of visitors by taking practical measures like signposting hazards. An occupier is an authority or individual who controls a public place.
If you suffer an injury due to a breach of this duty, you may have a public liability claim against the occupier.
- For example: There is an oil spill in the grocery store that hasn’t been cleaned and no warning sign. You suffer a slip, trip and fall, causing you to sprain your ankle. You could have a valid ankle injury claim against the grocery store.
Road Traffic Accidents
Everyone who navigates roads must do so in a way that avoids injury to themselves and others, and road traffic accidents may occur if there is a failure to do so. As part of this duty of care, road users are also bound to follow the rules and regulations given in the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code. If you suffer an injury due to this breach, you may be able to claim against the road user.
- For example: While you’re crossing the road as a pedestrian, a drunk driver collides with you. You get knocked down due to this sudden collision and injure your ankle. You may have an eligible ankle injury compensation claim against them.
Please contact our advisors to check your eligibility claim or to learn more about the average payout for an ankle injury.
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What Ankle Injuries Can I Claim Compensation For?
There are lots of different injuries that could be experienced by those making ankle injury claims. Some types of ankle injuries may be relatively minor, whereas some could cause permanent damage. For example:
- Ankle sprains – Slips, trips and falls could lead to sprained ankles. If you have tripped on uneven pavement, for example, and your ankle has given way, this could cause symptoms such as bruising, swelling and pain.
- Achilles injuries – Achilles tendon injuries could be caused where there has been sudden stress put on the ankle. Falling from height could cause this type of injury, for example. This may reduce the ability to move the ankle, as well as causing pain and swelling near the heel.
- Broken ankle – A broken ankle can cause severe pain, and the recovery rate can vary depending on the severity of the fracture. You could suffer this type of injury, for example, if you were a cyclist who was knocked off their bike by a driver.
Whether you have suffered one of the ankle injuries above or another type of ankle injury, our advisors could help. They could let you know if you could claim for an ankle injury and provide insight into how much ankle injury compensation you could receive.
Case Study: Mike’s £80,000 Settlement For A Workplace Ankle Injury
In our example case study*, Mike received a £80,000 settlement for a workplace ankle injury caused by a slip and fall resulting from his employer’s failure to act on reports of a warehouse leak. The leak had been ongoing for several weeks, but Mike’s employer had made no effort to repair it or to signpost the wet flooring.
Mike’s ankle fracture required screws, extensive treatment, and a lengthy recovery. He contacted a specialist personal injury solicitor, who obtained witness statements, medical records, CCTV footage, and other evidence to prove that his employer was negligently at fault for the fracture.
The employer subsequently admitted liability and settled for £80,000. This payout comprised £39,000 in general damages for Mike’s pain and suffering, and £41,000 in special damages for his loss of earnings, rehabilitation costs, and specialist footwear.
If you’d like to find out whether you can also make an ankle injury compensation claim after a workplace accident, please don’t hesitate to speak with one of our friendly advisors today. They are here to help and can provide you with a free case assessment to help you determine if you can seek compensation.
How Long Do I Have To Make An Ankle Injury Claim?
If you are eligible to make a personal injury claim for ankle injury compensation, you must also ensure that you begin proceedings within the correct time limit. The Limitation Act 1980 states that you will have three years to start your claim from the date you were injured. However, there are some exceptions to this time limit.
For example, if someone under the age of 18 suffered an ankle injury, the limitation period would not begin until they turn 18. Prior to their 18th birthday, a court-appointed litigation friend, such as a parent or a solicitor, could claim on their behalf. If a claim was not made by a litigation friend prior to this date, the injured party will have three years to do so.
To learn more about further exceptions to the 3-year limitation period, or to see if you are still within the time limit to start your ankle injury claim, you can contact our advisors.
How Long Does It Take To Claim Ankle Injury Compensation?
The length of time it takes to settle an ankle injury compensation claim varies from case to case. There are many factors that could impact the amount of time it takes to claim compensation, such as:
- The type of injury and its severity (it can take some time to consider the full impact on your current and future lifestyle)
- Whether you can settle the claim outside of court or not
- How busy the court schedule is
- The nature of the incident and whether liability is clear
- The type and amount of evidence needed to prove your ankle injury and how easy it is to collect or if there are delays in your request for it and receiving it
We understand that waiting for a claim to settle can be frustrating, as you likely want to receive your compensation as soon as possible. However, there are options for those who cannot wait for a settlement due to financial reasons.
Our solicitors can assist you with an application for an interim payment. This is a payment made to eligible claimants before a claim has been completely settled. For example, you may seek an interim payment so that you can pay to stay in an assisted living facility.
Our advisors are available 24/7 to answer your questions and assess your eligibility. They can further explain how long ankle injury claims can take to settle and how one of our solicitors could provide expert support throughout the process.
Useful Evidence For Ankle Injury Claims
There are various pieces of evidence that could help support your ankle injury claim. These could include, but are not limited to:
- Medical evidence – for example, a copy of your medical records could illustrate the severity of your ankle injury and highlight the treatment you have needed and will need in the future.
- Video footage and photographs – If your accident was captured on CCTV or dashcam footage, this could help with illustrating how the accident occurred and who was liable. Photographs of the accident scene could also help with this.
- Witness details – should anybody have witnessed the accident you were injured in, taking their details could be useful. A solicitor could approach them for a statement at a later date.
- Documentation relating to special damages – you may be able to claim for costs and losses incurred because of your injuries. However, you would need to submit evidence of these. Bank statements, bills, and receipts could be useful here.
If you would like to learn more about the evidence that you could use to support your claim, or if you have any questions regarding ankle injury compensation amounts, you can contact our advisors.
Make A No Win No Fee Ankle Injury Claim
If you’re injured at work, you might wish to get help from a work accident solicitor who is experienced in handling work accident claims. Whether you’ve injured your ankle at work in a slip, trip or fall accident, or because of another type of accident, a solicitor could help you seek compensation. They could also help with other types of accident claims, such as seeking compensation for an ankle injury in a public place.
You could work with a solicitor on a No Win No Fee basis. There are different types of arrangements that come under this umbrella, including a Conditional Fee Agreement. If your solicitor offers their services under this type of agreement, it generally means you would not pay your solicitor for their work if the claim fails.
If your claim does succeed, you will pay your solicitor a success fee. This is legally capped and taken as a percentage of your compensation.
If you’d like to make a claim for being injured at work, in a public place or elsewhere, we could check your eligibility for you. Should we determine that one of our No Win No Fee solicitors could help you, we could help you start your claim.
To get in touch:
- Call 0800 073 8801
- Contact us online
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Useful Links Relating To Ankle Injury Claims
Some useful links relating to ankle injury claims:
- NHS guidance on sprains and strains
- Further NHS information for a broken ankle
Other personal injury claim guides:
- Find out about your legal rights after a workplace accident
- Discover how to claim on behalf of someone else
- An overview of heavy furniture injury compensation claims
- Explore the holiday accident claims process
Thank you for reading this ankle injury claims guide and our *illustrative case study. If you’d like to find out if you can make an ankle injury compensation claim, please don’t hesitate to contact our team today.
