Toe Injury Compensation

Claiming for damage to the toes

The toes may seem insignificant little appendages, but the role they inhabit belies their humble size. They give balance whilst walking, help to bear the bodies weight and give a platform from which to propel the body into rapid movement. If you lose your toes then you can throw away any ideas of ever running again.

Toe classification

There are 5 toes, which contain bones called the phalanges and attendant ligaments and tendons. All these can be injured and have compensation claimed for them if the injury occurred because someone else was at fault.

Toe injury compensation claims

Should your toes have been injured in any way and should this be due to someone else's actions or negligence, then you have the right to claim compensation. Your first step is to seek out and employ a personal injury solicitor to manage your claim. This professional can advise you on the best course of action and may be able to give you an idea of the kind of compensation you may receive should you be successful.

Compensation generally comes in two distinct elements: damages and consideration of economic detriment. The first part is reliant on a medical report by a qualified professional such as a doctor; from this the court will be able to determine your suffering and attribute the correct amount of damages to you. The second part is concerned with your expenditure on treatment and any other losses you may have incurred because of your toe injury.

Here is a guide to the typical amount of money awarded in damages in case of toe injuries:

• Simple fracture/strains – maximum of £3500 – recovery within 6 months
• Fracture with complications - £3500 to £6200 – taking longer than 6 months to heal
• Crush fracture - £6200 to £12300 – will need surgery and could lead to scarring and extra pain
• Amputation - £20000 to £37000.