Making a broken foot at work claim can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve put together this article to offer you some guidance on the process.
You’ll learn about what you need to make a claim and who is liable if you break your foot in work. This guide will also offer information on how compensation is calculated.
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- How To Make A Broken Foot At Work Claim
- Scenarios Where You Could Injure Your Foot At Work
- What Can You Do If You Break Your Foot?
- How Much Can You Get For A Broken Foot At Work Claim?
- What Are The Benefits Of Working With No Win No Fee Lawyers?
- Learn More About Making A Broken Foot At Work Claim
How To Make A Broken Foot At Work Claim
You could be entitled to compensation for a broken foot at work if it happens as a result of employer negligence. You can claim for injury to any part of your foot, including your toes.
Symptoms of a broken bone in the foot may include:
- Any pain when you put weight on your foot or move it
- There is swelling, bruising or tenderness around the injured foot
- Your foot may look deformed
There are different types of foot fractures and breaks. Bones you may break include your heel or calcaneus bone, ankle or talus bone, metatarsal bones (these are the bones that lead to your toes) and the bones in your toes.
To make a broken foot at work claim, you will need to prove that your employer was liable for the accident at work that left you injured. In some cases, you may be able to claim even if you were partly responsible for the actions that left you injured. This is called a split liability claim, and your settlement will be reduced according to how liable you were for your injuries.
It’s also important that you start a foot injury at work claim within the relevant time limit. This is generally three years; however, exceptions can apply. Speak with our advisors for more information.
The Latest Foot Injury Statistics
There are many ways in which an accident at work can lead to a foot injury. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which enforces health and safety legislation in Great Britain, produces workplace accident statistics with reports from the Labour Force Survey and made under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013.
In 2019/20, there were 14,938 injuries to the lower limb locations. Of these, 2,827 were to the foot. A further 4,889 affected one or more toes.
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Scenarios Where You Could Injure Your Foot At Work
There are many ways in which you can injure your foot at work as a result of employer negligence. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 sets out your employer’s duty of care and outlines the reasonable steps your employer should take to avoid an accident at work happening. If this duty of care is neglected, you could be entitled to make a claim.
We’ve included some example scenarios that could lead to a foot injury at work below:
- Unsafe walking surfaces. For example, poorly fit flooring or water that is tracked in from outside on a rainy day. This could cause you to slip and fall.
- No danger warnings. This accident may happen if an employer does not provide adequate warning for employees working below potentially unsafe objects.
- Faulty equipment. Falling from a height can lead to a serious work injury, and if your feet impact the ground first you could break a bone in your foot. For example, you might be a window cleaner who is supplied with faulty equipment that your employer was made aware of. If you fall and injure yourself, you may be able to claim.
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What Can You Do If You Break Your Foot?
You should seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have broken your foot. If possible, fill out your work’s accident report book. A colleague can fill out an accident form for you if you are unable to do so.
When making a broken foot at work claim, it is important to gather evidence so that you can back up your claim. We’ve included different kinds of evidence that could be useful below:
- The contact details of witnesses who can provide a statement
- Photographs of your broken foot
- CCTV footage of you breaking your foot at work
The next step would be to seek legal advice. This isn’t required but could help simplify the process of claiming compensation.
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How Much Can You Get For A Broken Foot At Work Claim?
There are two types of damages you can potentially receive when making a broken foot at work claim. The first is general damages; this accounts for the physical and mental suffering caused by your injury.
In order to understand how much compensation you could receive for your broken foot, we’ve included a table of foot injuries and how much you could be entitled to. The figures below are provided by the Judicial College, who produce guideline compensation brackets for a range of different injuries.
| Foot Injury | How Much? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amputation of Both Feet | £158,970 to £189,110 | Treated similarly to below-knee amputation of both legs due to the severity of the injury. |
| Amputation of One Foot | £78,800 to £102,890 | This would see the loss of an ankle joint. |
| Very Severe Foot Injuries | £78,800 to £102,890 | This injury may produce permanent and severe pain or really serious disability. |
| Severe Foot Injuries | £39,390 to £65,710 | A fractured heel may detrimentally impact your mobility and cause considerable pain. |
| Serious Foot Injuries | £23,460 to £36,790 | Continuing pain that may risk causing arthritis in the future. |
| Moderate Foot Injuries | £12,900 to £23,460 | There may be permanent deformity resulting in surgery. |
| Modest Foot Injuries | Up to £12,900 | There are continuing symptoms such as a limp, pain or aching. |
| Amputation of All Toes | £34,270 to £52,620 | Residual effects on mobility due to the loss of the forefoot. |
| Severe Toe Injuries | £12,900 to £29,770 | One or more toes may need amputating if they have been crushed. |
| Serious Toe Injuries | £9,010 to £12,900 | There may be permanent disability as well as sensitive scarring. |
The other potential head of your claim is special damages, which accounts for any costs related to you sustaining your injury. For example, private medical bills, travel expenses, loss of earnings and prescription fees could all be reimbursed through this head of your claim. You will need to provide proof to support this, such as invoices or receipts.
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What Are The Benefits Of Working With No Win No Fee Lawyers?
A No Win No Fee agreement may be of interest to you if you are concerned about the cost of hiring a solicitor to work on your claim. It means you will not have to pay any upfront fees or ongoing costs to your solicitor.
Furthermore, you won’t have to pay legal costs at all should your claim be unsuccessful. If it is successful, however, a legally capped percentage will be deducted from your compensation.
It should be noted that this percentage is agreed with your No Win No Fee lawyer before using their services. That way you will be fully aware of how much you will have to pay should your claim be successful.
For more information on the benefits that No Win No Fee offers, speak to our team today. You could be connected with an accident at work lawyer provided you have a valid claim.
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Learn More About Making A Broken Foot At Work Claim
You may find the following resources useful when making a broken foot at work claim:
When to call 999 – What to do in the case of an accident at work and the injury is urgent.
Broken toe – NHS guidance on what to do if you have a broken toe.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – Information on claiming SSP if you are off work without full pay.
Here are some more of our guides that you may find useful:
- Claiming Compensation For An Accident At Work
- Can I Make A Forklift Accident Claim?
- Eye Injury At Work Claims
- Statutory Sick Pay After A Workplace Accident
- Making A Successful Head Injury at Work Claim
- Broken Bone At Work Claims
- How Do I Prove I Sustained An Ankle Injury at Work?
- Examples Of Accident At Work Compensation Payouts
- Do I Receive Full Pay If I’m Injured At Work?
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