How much does a broken ankle cost?

The cost of ankle surgery varies greatly depending on the severity of your condition. A sprained ankle cost between $400 to $1,500 while a broken ankle can cost between $6,000 to 25,000.

How much can I claim for a broken ankle UK?

The compensation payout for a broken ankle could be as high as £65,420 depending on various factors such as severity of the break, soft tissue damage, any permanent disabilities or deformities resulting from the injury.

Is a broken ankle serious?

Usually, ankle breaks are caused by falls, high-impact sports, car accidents, or injuries that place excessive force on the ankle. Treatment depends on the severity of the break. If you have a minor ankle break, you might get a walking boot, cast, or splint. If it’s serious, you might need surgery to realign the bone.

Can a person come into work with a broken ankle?

Also, if any doctor thinks it appropriate to issue the employee with a fitness to work note, either advising against work period or working but subject to conditions regarding his temporary incapacity, surely the doctor will provide one. You seem to be set against the employee coming into work but don’t have strong grounds to support your opinion.

Can you get SSP if you break your ankle?

My employer doesn’t think I am able to get ssp. Any advice would be great. Welcome to the forum. I’m sorry to hear you’ve broken your ankle June, I hope you recover quickly.

Can a 4 wheeled scooter support a broken ankle?

The device supports the injured ankle being a 4 wheeled scooter. It takes the weight off the good leg” can act as a seat or support for the injured leg, and massively improves mobility. Link to this is knee scooters.com. Rental is about £4 a day.

What do you call a broken ankle that is not displaced?

If you break a bone but it remains aligned in the correct position, this is known as a non-displaced ankle fracture. If the fractured parts of the bone have become separated or misaligned, it’s called a displaced ankle fracture.

How to calculate the value of an ankle injury settlement?

One of the best ways to understand the settlement value of foot and ankle injuries is to see example cases. This is not going to tell you the exact amount your case should settle for but it should help you better understand the range of values in your case. Below are sample ankle and foot injury settlements and verdicts nationally.

What was the verdict in the ankle injury case?

The plaintiff suffered an ankle fracture and other soft tissue injuries. Defendant’s insurer rejected the plaintiff’s $81,000 settlement demand and took the case to trial on damages. The jury awarded $39,000.

Are there any ankle injury settlements in Maryland?

Below are sample ankle and foot injury settlements and verdicts nationally. You can find statistics that show average foot and ankle injury verdicts and case results in Maryland here.

What causes an ankle fracture in a car accident?

This means that unlike a typical ankle fracture which is made up of the two bones down by the ankle bone, this is a high energy fracture. These fractures are caused by rotational or axial forces, making it a common ankle injury in car and truck accidents.