A Simple Guide to Toe Injury Compensation

It is sometimes the smallest parts of our bodies that can cause us the greatest amount of pain. As the toes are connected to the foot, when one or more is damaged it can become very difficult, sometimes impossible to walk around. If you suffer a toe injury through no fault of your own and it affects your personal or professional life, you may be entitled to compensation. A toe injury can be unpleasant, ranging from a sprain or crush injury, to broken bones and in severe cases amputation.

It is very common for people to stub their toes whilst at home or out and about in public spaces. Most of the time this results in some mild discomfort and bruising, but sometimes the toe injury can be more serious. For example, a fractured toe from tripping on an uneven pavement. Vulnerable road users, like motorcyclists and cyclists are also susceptible to toe injuries, as their feet tend to be exposed to high impact when involved in collisions.  

You might be able to claim if you suffered a toe injury following an accident at work. A toe injury can occur when heavy objects are dropped onto the toes, especially when personal protective equipment has not been provided to prevent risk of injury.

We are unfortunately very aware of the impact a toe injury can have on someone’s personal and professional life. Thankfully, with the years of knowledge and expertise our team have in handling this type of claim, we have already been able to help many clients obtain the compensation they deserve.

How much is your toe injury claim worth?

The figures shown below are provided as guidelines. In order to determine a more accurate valuation of your potential injury claim, it is recommended that you speak with one of our solicitors. 

• £30,000 – £55,000 – Amputation of toe or toes
• £9,000 – £30,000 – Serious and Severe Damage to Toe(s)
• Up to £9,000 – Moderate Toe Injuries
• Up to £5,000 – Minor Toe Injuries 

What are General and Special Damages?

The compensation calculator can help you estimate the out of compensation you might receive for your injury claim. This part of your compensation is known as General Damages, as it relates to the pain, suffering and loss of amenity that you have suffered as a result of your accident.

• Pain: refers to the initial pain you suffered when your accident occurred.
• Suffering: refers to the ongoing pain that you have endured since the accident.
• Loss of amenity: refers to the fact that you could either for a period, or permanently no longer do something that you could do prior to the accident, for example play a sport.

The compensation calculator does not include other losses that you might have incurred as a result of your accident. Such as, loss of earnings, cost of care or damage to property. These items are known as Special Damages and can be claimed in addition to the General Damages mentioned above. The amount of compensation you receive will ultimately be made up of General and Special Damages, that is your injury claim and financial losses.

How Can Stonehewer Moss help you on a ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ basis?

‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is a way of funding your personal injury claim without having to pay solicitors fees up front. If your claim is successful, then your legal costs will usually be deducted from your compensation leaving you with a minimum of 75% of your compensation claim. To make sure ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is the right way to fund your personal injury claim, you can contact us at Stonehewer Moss solicitors for a free no obligation assessment of your claim, guaranteed to provide you with the best advice on how to progress with your claim.