We can claim compensation for a worker who has sprained an ankle at work. We can also claim if you have sprained an ankle in a shop or other public place. Catherine Smith has experience in suing for sprained ankle accidents. She introduces our no win no fee service in this video.

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Solicitors Claiming Compensation For Sprained Ankles

A sprained ankle can be a painful and debilitating injury, due to the critical role that the ankle joints play in the body's stability and mobility. A sprained ankles are often worsened by people continuing to place weight on the injured joint. When an ankle is sprained, the ligaments are either over-stretched or torn to some degree. With moderate to severe sprains, the ankle will swell up and appear bent. Elevation of a damaged ankle will help stem any internal bleeding, as well as limiting swelling and speeding up the healing process. A sprained ankle can mean complete immobility for up to a week, while moderate to severe sprains may take up to 2 months to heal fully, or much longer if the Achilles tendon has been torn or ankle bones fractured.

Typical Causes Of Sprained Ankles At Work

In the workplace, sprained ankle injuries result from slips, trips and falls, especially in high pressure working environments, such as factories, building sites and warehouses, where safety standards will be more difficult to maintain. Possible hazards include work equipment such as ladders and scaffolds collapsing, causing a person to fall and potentially wrenching the ankle ligament. Simple trips in any office environment may cause sprained ankle injuries, as may obstacles such as pot holes in office car parks. In winter ice and snow poses a hazard to everyone venturing outdoors, and hospital admissions for sprained ankles from slipping on ice soar during these conditions.

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Sprained Ankle Symptoms & Treatment

The vast majority of sprained ankle injuries are inversion sprains, where the ankle has been turned forcefully inwards. Sprains are classified as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the extent of the damage done to the ligament. A complete tear of the ligament will render the ankle joint useless, and may require surgery. Regular hospital treatment for a sprained ankle will include elevation, and the application of a splint to stabilise the joint during the healing process. An injured person may need to use crutches for up to two months following a sprained ankle, and may be forced to take extended time off work. Daily tasks will also become more difficult to perform, if not impossible, including getting dressed and driving.

Sprained Ankle Compensation

Employers have a legal responsibility to provide employees with a safe place of work, and most importantly a safe system of work, that reduces slip and trip hazards to the lowest possible level. Though most sprained ankle injuries heal fully within a month or two, severe sprains may have permanent residual effects, including a tendency for the ankle to give way, aching (especially during cold weather), and discomfort when walking fast or running. Compensation awards may rise to £8,750 where these effects are pronounced. Most sprained ankle compensation awards, when a full recovery is made within weeks or a few months will range between £2,000 and £3,000.

Provided your claim relates to an accident that has taken place in the last three years, we can represent you on a No Win No Fee basis. You are assured of keeping 100% of any compensation awarded, with no deductions. In the event that your compensation claim is successful our fees are paid by the losing party to the claim. The vast majority of the claims we take on are successful, and where they are not we will charge you nothing.

Bartletts Solicitors have been protecting and supporting clients for 150 years and enjoy a reputation nationwide for trusted legal advice. We are specialists in spained ankle compensation claims, having successfully represented injured employees across a range of industries. Call us today on 0800 158 2454 for a free consultation regarding your case or to begin a claim. You can also contact us for free legal advice via our new Live Chat function.