Tendon or ligament injury compensation claims
There are a variety of tendon and ligament injuries. Whether you experience ankle ligament damage or an Achilles tendon rupture, you could be able to claim compensation if you were injured in an accident that wasn't your fault.
We work with a nationwide panel of legal experts who have experience dealing with tendon or ligament injury claims.
We make the process as quick and simple as possible for you, taking as much hassle out of making a claim as we can. Plus, you can claim risk-free thanks to no win no fee, meaning if you don't win you won't pay a thing.
Contact us today and find out more about making a claim.
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What types of accidents result in tendon or ligament injury claims?
There are many different ways tendon and ligament injuries can be sustained. These include:
- Work accidents: Between 2021 and 2022, there were 43,769 compensation cases registered against employers. Workers' tendonitis compensation is sought by those who feel their employer hasn't upheld their duty of care, resulting in a tendon injury at work.
- Misdiagnosis: A tendon or ligament injury might be caused by medical negligence. This might involve a misdiagnosis of a finger or Achilles tendon rupture injury, for example. If you've suffered at the hand of someone's misdiagnosis, either under the NHS or a private medical practice, you could be eligible for compensation.
- Road traffic accidents: Tendon or ligament damage can be sustained in a road traffic accident due to the strain they can place on the body. Whether it's torn ligaments or a total tendon rupture, you could get compensation if you weren't at fault for the incident.
- Accidents in public: You can make a claim for compensation if you suffered a tendon or ligamentinjury while in a public area. Businesses and landowners have a responsibility to keep public places safe, so they could be at fault if you had a slip, trip or fall.
Tendon or ligament injury compensation claims FAQs
We've compiled a list of commonly asked questions ahead of making a tendon or ligament injury compensation claim.
What are the different symptoms of tendon or ligament injuries?
What are the different symptoms of tendon or ligament injuries?
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is caused by a swollen tendon around a joint. This could include a shoulder, wrist or finger. You may experience pain, swelling and difficulty moving the joint.
Achilles tendon rupture
This is a tear in the Achilles tendon, which runs between your heel and calf. Symptoms include swelling in the calf area and difficulty walking normally. While this can be caused by old age or during sports, it can also occur due to putting more strain on it than you're used to, perhaps due to intense physical activity.
Finger tendon injury
Flexor tendons and extensor tendons sometimes need to be repaired if they've become ruptured or damaged from overuse. This can happen due to injuries where the hand is crushed or severely cut.
Torn ligament
Most commonly caused by strains and overstretching, torn ligaments can be painful - especially if you experience a complete tear in a severe accident.
If your injury occurred under circumstances that weren't your fault, you can start a tendonitis, Achilles tendon rupture, ligament damage or finger tendon injury compensation claim with us today.
What are the compensation amounts for tendon or ligament injuries?
What are the compensation amounts for tendon or ligament injuries?
This depends on the circumstances of the accident and the ways it and your injuries have affected your life. If it has had a knock-on effect on your ability to work, for example, you may be eligible for a larger payout for your tendon and ligament injury claim. The amount you receive for a tendon injury misdiagnosis claim may also lead to a different outcome as it comes under medical negligence.
Part of your compensation will be determined using the latest Judicial College Guidelines. The legal teams will also review ascertainable losses like lost wages or medical fees.
How do I start a tendon or ligament injury compensation claim?
How do I start a tendon or ligament injury compensation claim?
We purposely make our tendon or ligament injury claim process as straightforward as we can. You can start your claim in three different ways.
- Enter your details into our callback form. After giving us a few personal details and information about your accident, we'll be able to get in touch about your case at a time that suits you.
- Call us on 0800 587 0344. You can contact us until 9pm Monday to Friday, 6pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays.
- Use our tendon or ligament injury compensation calculator. Our free tool can give you an estimated figure of what you may be eligible for.
How does a tendon or ligament injury claim work?
How does a tendon or ligament injury claim work?
A compensation claim for a tendon and ligament injury will follow a similar process to any other injury.
- Witness statements, medical records, photos and other information will be gathered by your lawyer to help build your case.
- Once they get a good overview, your lawyer will contact the other party to inform them that a claim is being made against them.
- If the other party takes responsibility, it's a case of settling the amount of compensation you'll receive for your tendon or ligament injury. This, again, is done by your lawyer. If they don't accept fault, your lawyer will continue legal proceedings against them, which occasionally requires you to appear in court. However, this is rare and you will be supported through the process.
- When a claim is successful, your lawyer will receive an agreed fee from your tendon or ligament injury compensation. However, if your claim is not successful and you took out a no win no fee agreement, you won't pay anything.
How long do tendon or ligament injury compensation claims take?
How long do tendon or ligament injury compensation claims take?
The amount of time your claim takes depends on the circumstances of your tendon or ligament injury and how heavily it has impacted your life and those around you. In addition to this, compiling all the information and evidence can take a lot of time in more complex cases.
What if I lose my tendon or ligament injury claim?
What if I lose my tendon or ligament injury claim?
If you make a no win no fee claim, you won't pay a penny unless you win your case. It's as simple as that. Any tendon or ligament injury compensation claim you make will be risk-free by having suitable legal protection in place, which means there'll be one less thing for you to worry about.
We can also assist you with taking out After the Event (ATE) insurance, which gives you financial protection if your claim isn't successful.
Why choose ClaimsPeople for tendon or ligament injury lawyers?
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You can reach our team every day of the week. Simply call us or enter your details into our online form if you'd prefer a call back at a more convenient time.
Efficient service
Our team can get the ball rolling quickly, thanks to our fast claims assessment process. You'll get an idea of whether your case is viable in no time at all.
No win no fee
You can pursue your tendon or ligament injury claim risk-free if you opt for our no win no fee option. Unless you win your case, you won't pay anything at all.
Use our tendon or ligament compensation calculator
You can kickstart your tendon or ligament compensation claim using our free tool, which gives you an estimated figure of what you could get.
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If you feel your tendon or ligament injury wasn't your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. We have an expert panel of lawyers on hand to help you through the process. All you need to do is enter your details in the form below to get started.
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