Last updated 14th November 2025. A fractured ankle bone can take weeks to heal. During this time, your mobility will be severely restricted, which can affect your ability to work. In some cases, issues persist even after the bone has healed. If your injury was caused by the failure of another party to take reasonable steps to protect your safety, you could seek a broken ankle compensation payout and support your rehabilitation.
Contact a member of the How To Sue enquiries team to find out if you could start a claim. You are not obliged to proceed after inquiring, but you may be interested in the No Win No Fee services offered by our panel of solicitors. With their representation, you can trust that your claim is in good hands and prioritise your recovery.
Commonly Asked Questions On How To Sue For A Broken Ankle
- What causes broken ankle claims? They commonly arise from accidents involving slips, trips, falls, speeding drivers, and vehicle collisions.
- What is the treatment for a fractured ankle? Painkillers, a plaster cast, and surgery may all be used to treat broken ankles.
- Is there an average payout for broken ankle? A very severe ankle injury may result in a payout of £61,090 to £85,070, according to suggested compensation brackets published in the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) document.
- Can my compensation for a broken ankle cover the cost of physiotherapy? Yes, you can seek compensation for rehabilitation and private medical costs resulting from your ankle injury.
- How long do I have to claim a broken ankle compensation payout? Unless certain circumstances apply, you will most likely have 3 years to start the claim (beginning from the date of the accident)
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- Am I Eligible To Make A Broken Ankle Claim?
- How To Sue For A Broken Ankle
- Common Causes Of A Broken Ankle That Lead To Claims
- Average Broken Ankle Compensation Payouts
- Case Study – £60,000 Compensation For A Broken Ankle Injury At Work
- How Our Panel Of Solicitors Can Help You Claim
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Am I Eligible To Make A Broken Ankle Claim?
If you have suffered from a broken ankle that was not your fault, you may be wondering, ‘Can I claim compensation?’. If you meet the specific eligibility personal injury claims criteria, this may be possible.
To receive a broken ankle compensation payout in the UK, a third party must be successfully held responsible for causing your injuries. In doing so, it must be proven that:
- The third party owed you a duty of care
- The third party was in breach of their duty
- This breach resulted in you sustaining injuries
A duty of care is a legal duty imposed upon specific individuals or organisations responsible for ensuring you remain healthy and safe. If they breach this duty, resulting in your injuries, you may be eligible to claim compensation for your suffering.
If you meet these eligibility criteria, you may be able to make a personal injury claim, so contact our helpful advisors today.
How To Sue For A Broken Ankle
If you sustained a leg injury in an accident that was not your fault, you may be asking, ‘How can I claim compensation for my broken ankle?’
The following sections will explain what steps you should take to start your claim and how our panel of solicitors may be able to help you.
Gathering Evidence – Supporting Your Claim
One of the most important factors in making a successful claim is proving that the third party was responsible for your injuries by presenting evidence. Some examples of useful evidence include:
- CCTV or dashcam footage of your accident
- Copies of medical reports or police reports
- A copy of your accident from an accident report book
- Images of your injuries
- Witness contact details
If you are struggling to find evidence, our panel of solicitors may help you obtain it.
How Long You Have To Start A Claim
For most personal injury claims, the claimant typically has three years from the date they sustained their injuries to start their claim under the Limitation Act 1980.
However, some exceptions may apply to this. For example:
- If the claimant is a minor, the three-year time limit will be paused until they reach the age of eighteen, when the time limit will commence. They will then have until their twenty-first birthday to start their claim.
- This limitation period does not apply at all if the claimant is deemed to not have the mental capacity needed to manage the claims process. However, the three-year time limit will start should they recover this capacity.
If the three-year time limit on a personal injury claim is paused, the claimant’s compensation claim may still be made. However, a litigation friend may be responsible for this and would act on behalf of the claimant.
Choosing A No Win No Fee Agreement
If you have suffered from a broken ankle that was not your fault, you may want the help of a personal injury solicitor. However, you may be asking, ‘How much do their services cost?’
There is no need to worry about the cost of legal representation as our panel of solicitors operate on a No Win No Fee basis. This is usually done by offering their services through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means that:
- Our panel will not charge fees for their services when the claim commences.
- There also won’t be any fees charged during the claims process.
- Furthermore, under a CFA, there aren’t any solicitors’ fees to pay if your claim does not have a positive outcome.
- In fact, a success fee is only taken if you are awarded compensation following a successful claim. This is a legally limited percentage that will be deducted from the compensation.
How Long It Takes To Get Broken Ankle Compensation
There is no set amount of time to receive your broken ankle compensation payout in the UK. This is because various factors may determine the length of your claim, such as:
- Whether you are still receiving medical treatment or care
- If the third party you are suing accepts liability for your injuries
- The strength of your evidence and how easy it is to obtain
However, our panel of solicitors will work hard to make this process relatively quick for you.
Contact our helpful advisors to start your broken ankle compensation claim today or for more information on how to do so.
Common Causes Of A Broken Ankle That Lead To Claims
You may find yourself in various situations where a third party may be liable for your broken ankle because they breached their duty of care. The following sections will explore these in more detail.
Accidents At Work
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, all employers must take reasonable and practicable steps to ensure their employees remain healthy and safe. You may be entitled to compensation if they cause your injuries by breaching this duty of care.
For example, you may be working up a ladder in a warehouse. However, the ladder may not be properly secure, causing you to fall and break or fracture your ankle. Therefore, you may be eligible to make an accident at work claim if your employer failed to complete a hazard or safety check.
Road Traffic Accidents
All road users must take care while using the roads to ensure the safety of other road users. As such, they must adhere to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code. If they fail to do so, they may breach their duty of care, causing your injuries, and you may be entitled to compensation.
For example, you may have been safely walking across a zebra crossing. However, a driver failed to observe the road sign and slow down on time. This may result in a pedestrian being hit by a car, causing an ankle crush injury. If so, you may be eligible to claim road traffic accident compensation as they breached their duty of care.
Accidents In A Public Place
All those in control of a public place must ensure the space is reasonably safe for all those who visit. This is the duty of care occupiers owe the public as per the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. You may be entitled to compensation if they breach this and cause your injuries.
For example, you may walk up an unsecured step to enter a supermarket. If this step has no warning signs to say it might be hazardous, and you fall off it, breaking your ankle, you may be able to claim compensation in a public liability claim.
If another person was responsible for your broken ankle, get in touch with our helpful advisors to start your claim today.
Average Broken Ankle Compensation Payouts
You might be searching for average broken ankle payouts. However, as each claim is assessed on an individual basis, knowing this figure won’t be of any benefit to you.
Although we cannot give you a direct figure as several factors are considered, the following sections will explain how personal injury compensation is calculated and provide examples of what you may claim for.
How Payouts Are Calculated
Payouts are calculated by determining the extent of the ankle damage, its impact on day-to-day life, and whether the injury has had financial consequences. The first part of a compensation payout is general damages, which are always awarded in successful personal injury claims of this nature. They cover the suffering and pain caused by your ankle fracture.
When calculating the appropriate amount of general damages, legal professionals may choose to read the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This text establishes compensation guideline brackets for various injuries based on their type and severity.
Some of the JCG brackets that apply to ankle fractures have been included in the following table. It is important to consider that, though you may find them helpful, they do not offer a guarantee of your potential payout. This is because all compensation awards are valued to cover the claimant’s unique experience. A general guideline range cannot account for this.
Besides the brackets themselves being suggestive, please note that the top figure was not provided by the JCG.
| Injury | Compensation Guideline |
|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries and Financial Losses | Up to £250,000 plus |
| Very Severe Ankle Injury | £61,090 to £85,070 |
| Severe Ankle Injury | £38,210 to £61,090 |
| Moderate Ankle Injury | £16,770 to £32,450 |
| Modest Ankle Injuries | Up to £16,770 |
| Most Serious Achilles Tendon Injury | In the region of £46,900 |
| Serious Achilles Tendon Injury | £30,500 to £36,720 |
| Moderate Achilles Tendon Injury | £15,370 to £25,710 |
| Minor Achilles Tendon Injury | £8,870 to £15,370 |
| Multiple Noticeable Laceration Scars or One Single Disfiguring Scar | £9,560 to £27,740 |
Special Damages – What You Need To Know
Special damages are a head of claim that aims to compensate you for any financial losses you incurred due to your injuries. Therefore, you must have sustained an injury to be eligible for compensation for out of pocket expenses.
Some examples of financial losses you can claim for include:
- Loss of income, holiday entitlement and pension attributions
- Costs towards health care, travel and childcare
- Costs towards special equipment and home adjustments
You must provide evidence of your financial losses, such as:
- Payslips
- Bank and credit card statements
- Bills and receipts
For more information on broken ankle compensation payout UK, contact our helpful advisors today.
We are here to help you
Here at How To Sue, our expert advisors are on hand 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assess your compensation claim. Should you require free legal advice we can connect you to a specialist solicitor.
Case Study – £60,000 Compensation For A Broken Ankle Injury At Work
Here is a figurative case that examines the key aspects of personal injury claims for broken ankles.
Hannah slipped on an unmarked water spillage caused by her workplace’s roof leak. The water was beside a set of four stairs, so when she slipped, she also fell down these steps, injuring herself.
That morning, the manager failed to complete a safety check and did not see the hazards, despite knowing of the roof leak. When the accident occurred, he recorded it in the accident report book and called paramedics.
Hannah was taken to hospital and suffered from a left ankle fracture and soft tissue damage. Doctors advised that it would be a three-month recovery period.
As Hannah worked as a hairdresser, she needed time off work and missed her wages. She also could not attend her weekly netball class and paid medication expenses. Therefore, she decided to claim compensation with the help of a No Win No Fee solicitor.
Hannah was eligible to claim compensation because the manager breached his duty of care by failing to maintain a safe premises. He admitted liability, and Hannah was awarded £60,000 for her injuries and financial losses.
Contact our helpful advisors to learn more about personal injury claims for broken ankles.
How Our Panel Of Solicitors Can Help You Claim
Starting a personal injury claim for your broken ankle may seem overwhelming. However, our panel of experienced personal injury solicitors are here to support you. They are specialists on such claims and can use their expertise to support you by:
- Walking you through the claims process
- Explaining key legal terminology and documents
- Helping you obtain evidence and building your case
- Contacting third parties and negotiating settlements on your behalf
One of the solicitors from our panel will do all of this and more on a No Win No Fee basis. To start your broken ankle claim today, get in touch with our helpful team:
- Visit our contact page
- Give our advisors a call on 0800 408 7827
- Message our advisors on our live chat
More Information
If you would like more information on personal injury claims, access the links below.
- Learn how to sue someone for a personal injury
- Learn more about the personal injury claims process
- Learn how to make a multiple injury claim
References:
- Find your nearest urgent treatment centre, NHS.UK
- Find out if you are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay, GOV.UK
- Learn more about what to do if you think you’ve broken your ankle, NHS.UK
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