If your foot was ran over by a car, you’re probably fully aware of the pain and disruption an injury like this can cause. In addition to your physical and mental suffering, you may have also experienced financial losses. This guide will help you understand when you may be able to seek personal injury compensation.
Our guide opens with an explanation of the eligibility criteria for claiming personal injury compensation after suffering a foot injury. There is also a detailed explanation of compensation – what it covers and how it is calculated.
Additionally, we explain the time limit you must begin your claim within, and we also detail the evidence that you can assemble to give your claim its best chance of success.
To conclude our guide, we explore the numerous advantages of appointing one of our expert solicitors to handle your case. They offer a type of No Win No Fee contract, which removes the financial obstacle of funding the work of a legal professional.
Please read on to learn more. Or if you’re keen to discuss your claim after someone in a car ran over your foot, you can:
- Call advisors now on 0800 073 8804
- Contact us online.
- Ask a question in the live chat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I Claim After My Foot Was Ran Over By A Car?
- How Much Foot Ran Over By Car Compensation Could I Get?
- Examples Of Drivers Running Over Someone’s Foot
- The Most Common Ran Over Foot Injuries
- How Long Do I Have To Claim For A Run Over Foot?
- Will I Need Evidence To Prove My Foot Injury?
- No Win No Fee Foot Ran Over By Car Claims
- More Information
Can I Claim After My Foot Was Ran Over By A Car?
You can start a compensation claim after your foot was ran over by a car if you meet the required criteria. You need to prove that:
- At the time of injury you were owed a duty of care.
- The duty was breached.
- You suffered an injury as a direct result of this.
All UK motorists are required to drive their vehicles and navigate roads in a way that minimises the risk of harm or damage to other road users. In order to fully meet this duty of care, they must follow both the Road Traffic Act 1988 laws and the rules and guidance laid out for them in the Highway Code.
If you have any questions so far about eligibility, please feel free to connect with our advisory team for free guidance.
How Much Foot Ran Over By Car Compensation Could I Get?
The total amount of compensation applicable after a car ran over your foot depends on the value of two categories of loss, called general and special damages. General damages provides you compensation for your injury and assess factors such as:
- The extent of pain and injury.
- The anticipated recovery.
- Whether a loss of amenity was also suffered (e.g. not being able to participate in your usual hobbies, such as football).
Those entrusted with the task of calculating general damages will use medical evidence to guide them. In addition to this, they may also refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This provides a list of guideline compensation brackets for different injuries according to their severity.
We have compiled a list of these entries relating to foot injuries in the following table. Please note that the first entry does not come from the JCG.
Compensation Guidelines
| INJURY AREA | SEVERITY | AWARD GUIDELINES |
|---|---|---|
| Several severe injuries and Special Damages for lost earnings, care costs etc. | Severe | Up to £500,000 plus. |
| Foot Injuries | (a) Amputation of both feet. | £206,730 to £245,900 |
| (b) Amputation of one foot. | £102,470 to £133,810 | |
| (c) Very severe | £102,470 to £133,810 | |
| (d) Severe | £51,220 to £85,460 | |
| (e) Serious | £30,500 to £47,840 | |
| (f) Moderate | £16,770 to £30,500 | |
| (g) Modest | Up to £16,770 | |
| Toe Injuries | (a) Amputation of all toes. | £44,570 to £68,430 |
| (c) Severe toe injuries | £16,770 to £25,710 |
Calculating My Compensation For An Injured Foot
The compensation calculated depends largely on the severity of injury, and there can be a wide array of associated financial problems based on this. For example, damage to a single toe may not give rise to the same level of aftercare, physiotherapy, or prosthetic use as the complete crushing of the entire foot. Compensation is therefore calculated to reflect this.
The financial consequences of your foot being run over by a car could be compensated under special damages. To include this as part of your claim, it is necessary to put forth documented proof of monetary harm or loss, such as:
- Payslips proving a loss of earnings.
- Invoices for medical expenses, such as rehabilitation fees.
- Receipts or estimates for the cost of installing essential adaptations at home, like wheelchair access or a stairlift.
- Proof of travel costs to vital appointments.
- Bank statements for care costs, either professional or from a relative.
To learn more about how compensation is calculated in a personal injury claim, you can contact one of our advisors.
Examples Of Drivers Running Over Someone’s Foot
How exactly could a driver run over your foot in a way that gives rise to a claim? Here are some examples:
- A motorist was looking at their mobile phone rather than concentrating on the road. Because of this, they failed to come to a halt at a pedestrian crossing and ran over a person’s foot, crushing their toes.
- In a car park, the driver failed to check their rear view mirror and reversed onto the foot of a small child, causing severe crush injuries.
- A motorist parked their car partially on the pavement, and as they pulled away slowly, the car caught the foot of a pedestrian crossing the road. The weight of the car left the toes so injured that they needed amputation.
Your foot may also be run over in an accident at work. In the workplace, your employer owes you a duty of care, under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety. An example of when you may be able to claim for an injury at work includes:
- Your employer failed to repair or replace the faulty brakes of a forklift, and still required your colleague to use it. This meant they were unable to come to a stop and ran over your foot, causing a severe crush injury.
There are other scenarios where you may be able to make a compensation claim. Contact our advisors to discuss your eligibility today.
The Most Common Ran Over Foot Injuries
Next, we look at some of the more common types of injuries you could experience after your foot was ran over by a car:
- Soft tissue injuries.
- Toe, ankle and foot fractures.
- Achilles tendon damage.
- Calcaneus fractures to the heel.
- Crush injuries.
- Partial or full amputation.
- Nerve damage.
If you have suffered an injury after someone ran over your foot, contact our advisors today to see whether you may be eligible for compensation.
How Long Do I Have To Claim For A Run Over Foot?
There is a 3-year standard time in which to begin personal injury claims as stated in the Limitation Act 1980. There are certain groups who are not subject to this standard time frame:
- A pause applies to claims sought by those under 18. Instead, they have 3 years to begin a legal action from the date of their 18th birthday.
- Time limits are frozen for claimants who are unable to manage their own personal affairs due to reduced mental capacity. Instead, they have 3 years to commence a claim from any date that mental capacity returns (if it ever does).
In both instances where the claimant cannot begin their own proceedings, a litigation friend can be appointed by the courts and make a claim on their behalf.
If you need to claim for someone else, or have general questions about time limits and compensation after your foot was run over by a car, please connect with advisors using the options below.
Will I Need Evidence To Prove My Foot Injury?
To build your claim, you will need to rely on evidence that proves that your foot was ran over by a car due to the negligent actions of the driver and you were injured. To do this, you could try to assemble as much of the following as you can:
- CCTV footage or dashcam footage of the accident.
- The registration of the vehicle and the details of the driver.
- Photos of the injuries to your foot and the vehicle involved.
- The points of contact for anyone who saw what happened. A statement could be taken from them at a later date.
- Copies of your medical records and treatments you received, the prognosis and proof of any essential medications prescribed.
- Details from the workplace accident book, if it occurred at work.
Our solicitors can help you collect valid evidence for your particular case. Contact our advisors to learn more.
No Win No Fee Foot Ran Over By Car Claims
After your foot was ran over by a car, you could qualify to start a compensation claim. Our solicitors can help eligible claimants via a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This type of No Win No Fee arrangement removes many of the obstacles that prevent people from seeking legal representation. For example:
- No upfront solicitors’ fees apply.
- No fees are expected for all the work performed as the case unfolds.
- Should the claim fail, the solicitors request no payment for finished services,
- A claim that settles positively requires payment of a success fee from the compensation. This amount is a percentage that is agreed upon prior to work starting and capped by law.
Contact Us
If your foot was ran over by a car, contact our advisors to see if you have an eligible compensation claim. They may also connect you with one of our expert solicitors.
- Call advisors now on 0800 073 8804 to discuss your foot injury claim.
- Contact us online.
- Ask a question in our live chat.
More Information
These other links to guides on our website might be useful:
- This guide looks at compensation for a broken foot bone injury.
- Here we explore the compensation that can apply for an ankle fracture.
- Also, find out more about road traffic accidents in general.
External links to useful information:
- This resource from the NHS looks at foot pain.
- Learn if you could receive statutory sick pay from Gov.UK
- Guidance on when to call 999 from the NHS.
To see if you could claim after your foot was ran over by a car, you can contact our advisors.
