A guide to claiming compensation for a work accident ankle injury

If you have suffered a work accident ankle injury, it might have taken you by surprise to learn that you need to put pressure on your ankle for a range of different activities. Perhaps you injury has limited the distance that you can walk, or made driving unbearable.

However, if the accident was not your fault, you could be in line for some compensation. Depending on the nature and severity of your injuries, you could be entitled to damages for your pain and suffering, in addition to a sum for loss of earnings.

To explore the idea of making a claim further, why not fill in a claim assessment form with Maximum Compensation? A claims specialist will telephone you back within 24 hours of your initial contact, and let you know whether your claim for a work accident ankle injury stands a good chance of succeeding. Or if you prefer, telephone the free helpline and let them have a few details about the incident that caused your condition.

Do not worry if you have left it a few months to claim. The limitation period on personal injury claims is quite long, although you may find it easier (and get more compensation) if you leave a shorter gap between the accident and the claim because the evidence will be fresher in everyone’s mind. You can claim against a former employer, if the accident was not outside of limitation period. Ask an adviser for free guidance at Maximum Compensation if you have any concerns.

Once you have had the news that your claim is a solid one, your personal injury lawyers will get down to the paperwork. They might ask you to read through and sign a witness statement, and may ask about the Health and Safety practices at your place of work. Perhaps they were not adequately carried out, or maybe your employer did not offer adequate training. Questions like this are needed so that your personal injury lawyers can establish a bit of background to the accident. If there was anyone else on shift with you when you sustained your work accident ankle injury, the lawyers could ask them to make a statement too.

When all of the evidence has been compiled, your lawyers can begin the claim for work accident injury compensation. You might be surprised to learn that the first step is a simple letter to the other party (usually your employer or your employer’s insurer) setting out that you intend to sue them and indicating the level of compensation you intend to seek.  This letter is intended to avoid the need for court action – if your employer has an inkling that your claim might be successful he may admit liability and start talking about a figure for compensation. This would save a considerable amount of time.

At 100% Compensation our panel of lawyers are expert negotiators who fight hard for the maximum amount of compensation available to you, whether it is from the court or a settlement. So if there is no agreement about a figure, the case can still proceed to court.

Is your work accident ankle injury causing you pain? If so, you could be entitled to compensation. Call 100 % Compensation today for a free claims assessment.

1. Fill in the 2 minute 'Free Online Claim Assessment Form'
2. Contact us on any of the following numbers: 08707 02 02 02 or 0800 292 2182
3. Email us at accidenthelp@100percent-compensation.co.uk or
4. Fill in the call back form and we shall call you back at your convenience.

Please note the service we provide is confidential and it won't even cost you for trying.

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