Leg Injuries

Often, with a leg injury, once the pain has gone you may still be unable to get back to work due to being immobile. Many jobs require some mobility, either to get to work or once you get there. With industrial, factory and construction jobs, walking around is usually an integral part of the job. Therefore if you’ve had an accident you may well consider claiming leg injury compensation if it was the fault of another party. This compensation can help cover medical bills and lost earnings, as well as compensate for the pain and trauma endured.

Thigh and hip injuries

Hip injuries are most common following a fall or trip and can be particularly dangerous for older people. Many hip or thigh injuries are caused by slipping over on wet floor, by walking into a badly placed object, or from something falling and hitting you – perhaps work tools, or badly erected displays in supermarkets.

Knee injuries

Knee injuries can be particularly serious due to the complications of the joint. Visit our knee injury page to find out more about claiming for an injury to your knee following an accident.

Leg injuries

Did you know that your leg is technically only the area between your knee and ankle? This is probably the most common area to injure due to its height – it’s often where you might walk into something or accidentally kick something that shouldn’t be in your way. Sporting accidents can also be a large cause of leg injuries. This has prompted sports such as football and hockey to require the use of shin pads.

Ankle injuries

Your ankles are particularly important with helping you walk and move, due to acting as a hinge between your foot and leg. Ankle fractures, sprains or breaks can be serious injuries, and can often involve surgery. Further injuries that might encourage claiming compensation could involve your Achilles tendon or any of the other of the tendons in your ankle.

Foot injuries

Your feet are made up of many bones that spread down from the heel to the toes. A broken bone, or damaged nerve or tendon could make walking, or even standing, very difficult. For this reason you may find that, because of your injured foot, you have to take time off work – which can ultimately lead to a loss of earnings, as well as leaving you with potentially expensive medical bills. Claiming compensation for a foot injury can help to alleviate the financial stresses the injury might cause.

Claiming compensation for leg injuries

Leg and foot injuries can cause a lot of discomfort, but it’s often the mobility disadvantages that can cause the most trouble, and leave you off work and unable to travel for a long time. If your leg or foot has been injured due to an accident that was someone else’s fault then you can call the National Accident Helpline™ to talk about leg injury compensation. We can help make sense of the claims process, and because we only work on a no win no fee basis, you’ll receive 100% of the compensation.