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How Much Compensation For a Broken Leg?
If you have suffered a broken leg in the workplace, in a public place or anywhere else, through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation. There is no set fee for this type of injury, however, there are guidelines to give you an idea of how much you are likely to receive.
Call Jefferies to talk to us about your accident and to find out how much compensation for a broken leg you could be entitled to. There is a strict time limit of 3 years from the date of injury when you can make your claim, so it’s important that you don’t delay and get in touch as soon as you can.
Broken leg claims vary
When considering how much compensation for a broken leg you could be entitled to, you should bear in mind the severity of your injury. While you may not think a broken leg sounds particularly serious, it could have a significant impact on your life.
The femur, tibia and fibula are all fairly robust bones existing in the upper and lower leg. Hairline fractures to any of these bones are often not dramatically detrimental. However, if you have a multiple or complex break, or the bone has been broken previously, your recovery is likely to be longer.
This can mean 24-hour care is required and you may not be able to return to work which could lead to a loss of earnings. It is the law that you should be compensated for this if the accident was not your fault.
The amount of compensation you could receive for your broken leg is something that is decided based on previous cases. Other special damages are considered too. These may include expenses paid out for transport costs to medical appointments, for example.
Amounts of compensation for a broken leg
Level of injury |
Potential compensation |
| Very serious leg injuries where multiple fractures have taken years to heal required extensive treatment and have led to serious deformity and limitation of movement. | £43,710 – £67,410 |
| Serious compound or comminuted fractures resulting in instability, prolonged treatment, a lengthy period of non-weight-bearing, the near certainty that arthritis will ensue and extensive scarring | £31,250 – £43,710 |
| Complicated or multiple fractures or severe crushing injuries | £22,130 – £31,250 |
| Leg fractures from which an incomplete recovery is made | £14,320 – £22,130 |
| Simple fracture to the femur | £7,270 – £11,220 |
| Simple fractures to the tibia or fibula | Up to £9,440 |
Call us on 0333 358 3034 or make a claim online so we can start working with you to get the compensation amount you deserve.
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How much compensation for a broken leg?
All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. The amount of compensation that is awarded is determined by looking at two distinct factors – general damages and special damages.
GENERAL DAMAGES
The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused is the main factor that is used to determine how much compensation you are owed.
SPECIAL DAMAGES
However, compensation also takes into account any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries, such as a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work.
MAKING A BROKEN LEG CLAIM WITH JEFFERIES
To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.
