Very severe ankle injury
£61,090 to £85,070Rare injuries involving serious deformity, extensive soft-tissue damage or early degeneration requiring fusion.
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Ankle injury compensation: what claims are worth
Ankle awards reflect fracture and soft-tissue damage, stability, walking ability, scarring, arthritis and whether fixation or fusion is required.
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The figures shown are the 17th edition brackets for general damages. They do not include lost earnings, care, treatment or other financial losses.
Compensation for ankle injuries
Ankle awards reflect fracture and soft-tissue damage, stability, walking ability, scarring, arthritis and whether fixation or fusion is required.
Severe ankle injury
£38,210 to £61,090Extensive treatment leaves significant instability and a severely limited ability to walk.
Moderate ankle injury
£16,770 to £32,450Fracture or ligament damage causes continuing difficulty with walking, standing or stairs, often with scarring or arthritis risk.
Modest ankle injury
Up to £16,770Minor or undisplaced fractures, sprains and ligament injuries, with the figure shaped by recovery and residual symptoms.
This is guidance, not a quote. The bracket is only one part of a valuation. Medical evidence, recovery, financial losses, liability and the effect on your life must all be considered.
Understanding the range
What can affect ankle injury compensation?
Ankle injury examples run from up to £16,770 for modest injury to £61,090-£85,070 for very severe cases. The diagnosis is only the starting point: the evidence must show the recovery period and the effect the injury has had on the individual.
Severity, treatment and recovery
Ankle awards reflect fracture and soft-tissue damage, stability, walking ability, scarring, arthritis and whether fixation or fusion is required.
Daily life and independence
Pain, movement, sleep, work, hobbies, care needs and loss of independence can all influence where an injury falls within a guideline range.
Medical and financial evidence
Independent medical evidence helps establish prognosis. Payslips, receipts, care records and expert evidence may support financial losses assessed separately from the injury award.
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The guideline figures on this page are taken from the Judicial College Guidelines, 17th edition, and concern general damages only. They are broad guidance, may require updating and cannot replace legal advice based on medical and financial evidence. Different rules can apply to statutory whiplash claims.