A Guide To Achilles Tendon Settlements
By Daniel Archer. Last Updated 1st March 2023. You may be owed compensation if you suffered an Achilles tendon injury due to third party negligence. Tendonitis or such injuries caused to the Achilles can be a debilitating injury that leaves you suffering tremendous pain and discomfort. To be eligible to claim for Achilles tendon settlements you will need to prove how a breach in the duty of care owed to you caused your Achilles injury.
Your Achilles tendon is found just above the heel of your foot. It connects your calf muscle to your heel bone. The tendon helps you walk and run. When you damage the tendon, it can seriously limit your mobility. You may not be able to work during your recovery.
Our guide provides useful advice and information on if you can make a personal injury claim following an accident that leaves you injured. In the sections that follow there is information on the statutory time limit that’s linked to personal injury claims. In addition, you will find a table showing brackets amounts for compensation based on the Judicial College Guidelines. Furthermore, we explain how a No Win No Fee agreement works to your advantage.
If you suffered this type of injury because those who had a responsibility to keep you safe failed, you could seek compensation by filing a personal injury compensation claim. This is where Legal Expert can help you.
Our team of advisers are here 24/7 to provide you with free advice and to review whether you have grounds to sue. When we find you have good reason to make a claim, we will introduce you to a specialist solicitor who could offer you No Win No Fee terms.
To find out more about Achilles heel injury settlements, and to find out if you have a valid claim, please reach out to a member of our team by calling 0800 073 8804 our claims lines are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Alternatively, you can contact an adviser by:
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Select a Section
- A Breakdown Of Claiming Achilles Tendon Settlements
- What Is An Achilles Tendon Injury?
- Typical Symptoms Of An Achilles Tendon Tear
- What Impact Could An Achilles Tendon Injury Have?
- Potential Accident Scenarios For Achilles Tears
- Determining Liability For Your Achilles Injury
- Treatment Options For An Achilles Tendon Tear
- Is An Achilles Tendon Injury Common?
- Examples Of Achilles Tendon Injury Compensation Amounts
- What Could You Claim For?
- What Steps Should You Take After Suffering An Achilles Tendon Injury?
- No Win No Fee Agreements For Achilles Tendon Settlements
- Contact Legal Expert
- Extra Resources
A Breakdown Of Claiming Achilles Tendon Settlements
Our guide to Achilles tendon settlements aims to provide enough information and advice so you can make an informed decision on whether you have grounds to sue. In the sections that follow you will find advice on how you could suffer this type of injury and how it could negatively impact you. We cover the symptoms linked to an Achilles heel injury, how it is diagnosed and treated.
There is a section that covers compensation payouts and how general damages and special damages are calculated. In addition, we have provided information on how a No Win No Fee agreements work, and when a solicitor could offer you these terms.
When you make a personal injury claim, you must respect a statutory time limit which is set at 3 years from the date you were injured. However, there are exceptions to the deadline which include when children are injured. In this instance, a minor can make a claim when they reach 18 years of age. The 3-year time limit begins when they turn eighteen and they have till they are 21 to seek Achilles heel compensation. However, a litigation friend can be appointed by a court to file a claim on behalf of a child before they turn 18 years of age.
When an injured person lacks the mental capacity to file for compensation themselves, there is no time limit. However, if the person regains the mental capacity to make a claim, the 3 year time limit starts from the date they regained the capacity to do so.
If you have any questions about Achilles heel settlements, please call a member of the Legal Expert team today. We provide a free, initial, no-obligation consultation which allows us to review your case and advise you accordingly.
What Is An Achilles Tendon Injury?
When you suffer an Achilles tendon injury, the pain and discomfort can be debilitating. Your calf and heel bone are connected to each other by your Achilles tendon. When damage happens, it negatively impacts your mobility.
The different types of Achilles tendon injuries are listed below:
- Sprain – ligaments are torn/twisted
- Rupture – tendon ruptures or tears
- Tenosynovitis – protective tendon sheath inflamed
- Tendonitis – inflamed tendon
- Tendinopathy – a deterioration of a tendon
When you suffer an Achilles tendon injury in an accident caused because those who owe you a duty of care failed to adhere to health and safety, then you could be owed compensation. Speak to a Legal Expert adviser to find out if you have a valid claim. We can review your case and then connect you to a No Win No Fee solicitor when we find you have grounds to sue.
Furthermore, you can take advantage of our initial consultation which is free of charge. You won’t have to go forward with your claim when you decide not to.
Typical Symptoms Of An Achilles Tendon Tear
Achilles tendon settlements are based on the severity of an injury and how long it takes to treat. In short, the more serious the injury is and the more debilitating it is, the higher the compensation payout would be.
The symptoms associated with an Achilles tendon injury:
- Sudden pain and popping sound when the injury first happens
- Worsening pain when moving an ankle
- Difficulty moving ankle joint
- Grating or crackling sensation when moving an affected ankle
- Swollen, red, and hot ankle
You should seek medical attention as soon as you can when you suffer an injury to your Achilles tendon. Firstly, the treatment you receive will help ease your pain and discomfort. Secondly, the medical report you receive could support your claim for personal injury compensation.
Call us now to find out whether you have good cause to make a personal injury claim. An adviser can answer all your questions about Achilles tendon settlements and provide you with free legal advice. When we establish you have grounds to sue, we can introduce you to one of our No Win No Fee solicitors.
What Impact Could An Achilles Tendon Injury Have?
The impact an Achilles tendon injury could have on you would depend on its severity. If you play sports, you are at greater risk of suffering tendonitis because of the extra pressure you place on your tendons and muscles.
You could be out of action for a while when you suffer this type of injury. In short, your mobility could be seriously and negatively impacted. You may not be fit for work during the time it takes you to recover.
To find out whether you could seek a settlement for an Achilles tendon injury, please get in touch with a member of our team today. We can review your case to determine whether a third party could be liable for the injury you sustained. We offer an initial consultation which is free of charge. If you don’t want to go forward with your claim, you are under no obligation to do so.
Potential Accident Scenarios For Achilles Tears
You could suffer damage to an Achilles tendon in several ways whether in an accident, while playing sports or because you fell in the workplace. Common accidents which could result in this type of injury include:
- A slip, trip, and fall accident whether in a public place, at work, or in a supermarket. The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 states that anyone who controls a public area must ensure the area is safe for the public to use.
- Employers must abide by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 because they have a duty of care to ensure the workplace is safe for staff and other people to be in. If you were injured in an accident at work because you tripped over an exposed wire, your employer could be deemed to have breached their duty to keep you safe at work
- A road traffic accident. All road users owe a duty to other road users and they must drive with due care and attention by following the Highway Code
If you suffered an injury to your Achilles tendon and would like advice on whether you could seek damages, please get in touch with one of our friendly advisers today. A member of our team can answer all your questions relating to Achilles tendon settlements.
Determining Liability For Your Achilles Injury
You need to gather as much evidence as possible when you suffer any sort of injury caused by those responsible for your safety. You must be able to show how a third party, who owed you a duty of care, was responsible for the injury you sustained.
However, even if you think you could be partly responsible, you should still contact a specialist personal injury lawyer who could establish whether contributory negligence is the case. If so, you can still file for compensation but the amount you receive would reflect your level of liability.
The sort of evidence you should gather as soon as possible includes:
- A medical report of your injuries
- Photos of your injuries and where the accident occurred
- A copy of the report in a work’s accident book if there is one
- A police report if the authorities were called out to an incident
- Witness contact details
- CCTV footage or dashcam footage if available
The more evidence you can gather to support your case, the stronger an Achilles tendon claim would be. To speak to a member of our team, please call us on the number at the top of this page.
Treatment Options For An Achilles Tendon Tear
When you suffer an injury to your Achilles tendon, the kind of treatment you are given by a doctor depends on several things. This includes the severity of the damage to the tendon. You could be given medication, treatment, surgery and physiotherapy but to name a few.
If you tear your Achilles tendon then it is likely that you may need surgery to have the tear repaired, especially if it has completely severed. When an injury is suffered by the Achilles tendon it is vital to seek medical attention at your earliest possible point. This tendon is key to the mobility of your lower leg and foot. Leaving an injury can mean that the condition of the tendon may deteriorate so much that you could be left with a permanent disability.
To speak to one of our advisers about Achilles tendon settlements and to find out if you have grounds to sue, please get in touch today. You will benefit from not only free legal advice, but also a free, no-obligation, initial consultation.
Is An Achilles Tendon Injury Common?
Anyone who plays sports whether as an amateur or a professional may be more at risk of suffering damage to an Achilles tendon. This is because of the extra strain and pressure that is placed on the legs and lower joints. That said any person who is involved in an accident that causes strain or damage to the lower part of the leg could be in danger of suffering an Achilles tendon tear.
For more information and advice on how to sue for compensation following an Achilles tendon injury, please reach out to a member of our team today.
Examples Of Achilles Tendon Injury Compensation Amounts
If negligence has caused you to sustain an Achilles tendon injury, compensation could be owed to you. If so, you may be wondering how much your claim could be worth. Settlements can include two heads of claim.
The head of claim that is calculated to compensate you for your pain and suffering is called general damages. Legal professionals involved with the case work out how much you should receive based on the severity of your injury and the impact on your life overall.
They also make use of a publication called the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG was last updated in 2022 and contains illustrative figures that are based on past court cases. Some of these are shown in the table below.
Achilles Injury | Compensation payout based on the Judicial College Guidelines | Information |
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(a) Most Serious | In the region of £38,430 | Complete severance of the tendon causing muscle cramps, restricted movement’s and swelling. |
(b) Serious | £24,990 to £30,090 | Severance of the tendon has been repaired. There will be limited movements, ankle weakness, possible limp and residual scarring. |
(c) Moderate | £12,590 to £21,070 | Significant injury or partial rupture of the Achilles tendon. The amount awarded will be determined on treatment, recovery, any ongoing pain and functional disability. |
(d) Minor | £7,270 to £12,590 | Twisting or turning of the tendon leading to a feeling of unstableness. |
Our advisors can give you a bespoke valuation if you get in touch today. Reach out to find out how much you could be awarded in Achilles tendon compensation.
What Could You Claim For?
When you make a successful Achilles tendon injury claim, you could be awarded both general damages (see table above), as well as special damages. Special damages are awarded to compensate for your losses and expenses. They are based on actual losses and expenses incurred as a direct result of suffering an injury. As such, you must provide evidence for both in the form of relevant documentation and receipts.
You could seek special damages for the following losses and expenses:
- Medical expenses for the cost of prescriptions, and other items such as medical aids
- Travel costs whether you go to a medical appointment by taxi, car, bus or train. You can claim parking fees as special damages as well
- Care costs if you require help around the home during your recovery
- Home and vehicle adaptations if these are necessary
- Loss of earnings for when you are unable to work during your recovery
- Lost future income if your injuries prevent you from working again
- All other losses and expenses you can directly link to the injury you suffered
An adviser is here to answer all your queries regarding special damages and any questions you have about Achilles tendon settlements in general. Call us now to find out how Legal Expert can be of assistance and whether you could make a claim on a No Win No Fee basis.
What Steps Should You Take After Suffering An Achilles Tendon Injury?
You must seek medical attention as soon as possible if you suspect you have damaged your Achilles tendon, no matter how minor the damage appears to be. Something minor could turn into a more serious injury later on.
Make sure you get witness contact details as if statements are needed later on a legal professional can take them. Take photos of any injuries you sustained and where the incident happened. The more proof you have, the stronger your case will be against a negligent third party.
Next, think about seeking legal advice to find out whether you have grounds to sue a third party. An experienced solicitor can walk you through the personal injury claims process and assess whether your case is valid. This is where Legal Expert can help you. We can introduce you to a No Win No Fee solicitor once we establish you have good reason to make a claim.
No Win No Fee Agreements For Achilles Tendon Settlements
As previously mentioned, we offer a no-obligation, initial, free consultation to you when you get in touch. This first contact allows us to review your case and once we have done this, we could connect you to a solicitor who works on a No Win No Fee basis. It means you won’t have to pay the solicitor upfront for the legal services they provide.
You pay a success fee when you receive a compensation payout and the amount is taken from the money awarded. However, if your claim fails, the success fee is waived and as such you don’t pay a No Win No Fee solicitor for their services.
A member of our team can tell you whether you could make an Achilles tendon injury claim on a No Win No Fee basis. Just call the number below to speak to an experienced Legal Expert adviser today. We can provide you with a free, no-obligation initial consultation which means you can ask questions and we can advise you accordingly.
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Extra Resources
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