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£46,000 Compensation For A Broken Fibula Claim

Last Updated 12th December 2024. If you have suffered a fibula injury due to someone else breaching their duty of care, you may be able to make a personal injury claim. Our guide will explore when you may be able to make a claim for compensation through the lens of a broken fibula claim case study worth £46,000.

We’ll also discuss the time limits for making a personal injury compensation claim and the exceptions to this rule. Our guide also explores fibula fracture compensation and the components of a compensation award.

Finally, our guide will explain the benefits of working with a No Win No Fee solicitor to claim compensation for a fractured leg. Read on to learn more, or contact our team of advisors today to get started. Our team are experts in evaluating personal injury cases and can answer any questions you may have through a free consultation.

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Case Study: £46,000 Compensation For A Broken Fibula

In this case study, we take a look at a serious broken fibula injury that was sustained by a young man in a motor vehicle accident as he was riding his moped to work early in the morning.

A vehicle heading in the opposite direction swerved across the road into his path, and the subsequent collision caused him to fall off. The young man suffered a severe fibula fracture and soft tissue injury to his arm and leg. Furthermore, during his recovery from the injuries, he was found to be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) caused by the accident.

The young victim was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Upon arrival, it was found that the fracture of his fibula was so serious that he had to spend several days as an in-patient and undergo several surgical procedures.

During these surgeries, the bones of the fibula and tibia were physically joined together using surgical fixings, including pins and screws. Once this surgery had been completed, skin grafts were needed to help prevent significant scarring.

A year later, the victim had to return to the hospital for a final surgical procedure that removed the surgical fixings. Despite this significant level of treatment, the victim needed a long course of physiotherapy to regain full function. Additionally, the scarring on his leg and calf required cosmetic surgery to remove it.

After a long-winded and complicated claims process, the victim was awarded a total compensation payout of £46,000.

The Time Limit For Making A Broken Fibula Claim

The time limit to make a personal injury claim for broken tibia and fibula compensation in the UK is outlined in the Limitation Act 1980. You usually have up to three years from the date you were injured to begin your claim. However, there are certain instances when the time limit for a broken fibula claim may be frozen. For example:

  • A child’s limitation period is frozen until their 18th birthday. From this date, they will have until their 21st birthday to start a claim. Prior to this date, a litigation friend could make a claim on their behalf.
  • The limitation period is frozen indefinitely for someone who lacks the mental capacity to make a claim. During this time, a litigation friend could act on their behalf. If a claim has not been made and the injured party regains the required mental capacity, they will have three years from the recovery date to start their claim.

Contact one of our advisors today to discuss your potential personal injury claim and receive free advice.

Compensation Payouts For A Broken Fibula Claim

You may receive two types of compensation for a broken fibula.

Firstly, general damages cover any injuries or ongoing suffering caused by your broken fibula accident. You may also be compensated if you have suffered a loss of amenity. For example, if you play football but can no longer do so due to your injury.

A payout for a broken fibula may also include special damages. This compensates you for any financial losses or out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of your injuries. For example, you might seek compensation for a leg injury that has led to you taking time off work to recover and subsequently suffering a loss of earnings. You should keep hold of your wage slips as evidence of this loss.

If you would like to know more about broken leg compensation payouts in the UK, please don’t hesitate to contact our advisors. Alternatively, continue reading to find out how our expert No Win No Fee solicitors can help you.

Make A Broken Fibula Claim With A No Win No Fee Solicitor

Our No Win No Fee solicitors are experts in claiming for serious leg injuries like fibula fractures. Working with a legal expert on your claim can come with many benefits; for example, they can help decode complex legal jargon and can help you negotiate a settlement on your behalf.

Our solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis by offering their services through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means that you won’t need to pay any fees for them to start their work or for their continued services on your claim. Likewise, if your fractured fibula claim fails, you won’t pay for your solicitor’s work on the case.

If your claim succeeds, your solicitor will deduct a small percentage of your compensation as a success fee. A legal cap limits this percentage.

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  • Patrick Mallon legal expert author

    Patrick is a Grade A solicitor having qualified in 2005. He's an an expert in accident at work and public liability claims and is currently our head of the EL/PL department. Get in touch today for free to see how we can help you.

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