Achilles tendon injuries

The Achilles tendon is located just above the heel of your foot. It attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone and can often be damaged by an injury to the ankle. Achilles tendon injuries commonly occur during sporting activities but can also be caused at work or in a public place. If the tendon is strained or torn it can be extremely painful. It is an essential part of how our feet and knees move, enabling us to walk and run effectively. These types of injuries can seriously affect your mobility, slowing you down at work and in everyday life. If you have suffered an Achilles tendon injury in the last three years and you believe it was due to someone else’s negligence, then we could help you to make a claim for compensation.

FREE INITIAL DISCUSSION

For a no-obligation initial discussion about your circumstances and to find out whether you have a claim, please feel free to call us on 0333 358 2345 or get in touch online. Achilles tendon injuries can produce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) which affect the muscles and tendons in the ankle. The Achilles tendon is most commonly injured when a person’s foot is suddenly flexed upwards, downwards, or beyond its normal range. However, injury can also occur through direct trauma, or when the ankle is twisted. A partial or complete rupture of the tendon, where the tendon breaks or tears, is the most serious and common form of Achilles tendon compensation claim. Circumstances that can cause injury to the Achilles tendon may include:

• Direct trauma
• Negligent surgery
• Road traffic accidents
• Slipping on wet floors and ice
• Something falling on to the back of the ankle, e.g. an object falling at work or public place
• Sports injury
• Tripping on pavements and uneven surfaces

FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE AN ACHILLES TENDON INJURY

A medical professional who fails to correctly diagnose an Achilles tendon injury can also give rise to a potential claim. If the appropriate tests are not carried out, it’s possible that your doctor may incorrectly diagnose you with having just suffered a sprain. In addition, failing to correctly treat an Achilles tendon injury/rupture could mean additional pain and suffering for you. There’s also an increased chance of the tendon re-rupturing at a later date and so could result in grounds for a claim.

HOW MUCH COMPENSATION COULD I CLAIM?

Achilles tendon damage can be extremely painful and take a long time to heal. If an individual needs to take time off work to recover, they suffer from a loss of earnings. If negligence can be proven, then a claim can be made for compensation. As well as compensating you for your injury, a claim can help cover other costs, such as hospital bills, travel expenses and rehabilitation. The level of compensation awarded will depend on:

• How long you may have taken to recover
• To what extent your tendon injury has restricted your movement
• The effect of the injury on your personal life; such as whether you have to stop playing sport
• The degree of any lasting pain or discomfort
• The extent of any disfigurement

Compensation payouts for an Achilles tendon injury can vary. However, usually, compensation for Achilles tendon injuries falls between £5,800 for minor injuries and £30,630 for the most serious injuries.

HOW TO MAKE AN ACHILLES TENDON CLAIM

If you believe that you have a claim, then get in touch with our experts on 0333 358 2345.