Motorbike Foot Injury Payouts
Are you a motorcyclist or cyclist who has suffered a foot injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault? There are several injuries included in this category including ankle injuries, tendon injuries, foot injuries, and toe injuries.
Keep reading to see how much a motorcyclist could be awarded in damages for their foot injury in a bike accident.
| Ankle Injuries | Min | Max |
| Severe with deformity and degeneration | £25,000 | £35,000 |
| Moderate with some instability | £16,000 | £25,000 |
| With ligamentous tears, metal work, scarring | £6,500 | £13,500 |
| Minor undisplaced fractures, some scarring | £1,000 | £6,500 |
| Achilles Tendon | Min | Max |
| Severe with restriction of movement | £18,500 | £20,000 |
| Serious with some limitation of movement | £12,500 | £15,500 |
| Moderate with no significant disability | £7,500 | £9,000 |
| Minor soft tissue | £1,000 | £5,000 |
| Foot Injuries | Min | Max |
| Amputation of both feet | £85,000 | £100,000 |
| Amputation of one foot | £42,000 | £55,000 |
| Severe with permanent disability | £42,000 | £55,000 |
| Severe with substantial restriction on mobility | £23,000 | £34,000 |
| Serious with multiple operations | £12,500 | £20,000 |
| With displaced fractures, some deformity | £6,750 | £12,500 |
| Simple fractures, puncture wounds | £3,000 | £6,750 |
| Toe Injuries | Min | Max |
| Amputation of all toes | £18,500 | £28,250 |
| Amputation of the great toe | £14,000 | £15,000 |
| Crush injury just short of amputation | £6,750 | £14,000 |
| Moderate toe fractures | £1,000 | £6,750 |
Claim Example For an Ankle Injury from a Motorbike Accident
In this claim example, we report on an accident where a motorcyclist was hit by a car at a “T” junction and dragged along the road. The main injuries the claimant sustained were to the ankle region. Please note that some facts and information of this case analysis have been removed or changed to ensure that confidentiality is preserved.
This incident occurred when the claimant was riding his motorbike along the road when he was hit by a car turning at a T junction. The motorbike was stationary at the time and the victim recalls that on the impact he fell to the ground under his motorbike and was then dragged along the road for an estimated 3-4 metres. The motorcyclist was wearing a crash helmet, motorcycle jacket, jeans, gloves and trainers.
The claimant suffered a sprain injury to his right ankle and was treated for shock at the scene of the accident. He was able to stand walk with a limp and following the attendance of police and paramedics, he was transported to his home and then self-referred himself to the hospital. A nurse examined the motorcyclist and he was informed that he had sustained a soft tissue injury to his right ankle and was advised to take Ibuprofen tablets as necessary. No x-rays were taken.
The morning following the accident, the victim woke with discomfort and swelling in his right ankle. He noted some early signs of visible bruising and was only able to walk with a limp. Five days after the incident, the claimant consulted with a doctor who confirmed the soft tissue injury and advised him to continue using the analgesic medication as necessary.
The pain symptoms in the motorcyclist’s ankles receded as the swelling and bruising faded and the injury was fully resolved ten weeks after the accident. He claimed that the accident had made him more of a cautious driver such as looking in the rearview mirror more often, required him to take a day off work, and made him unable to play cricket during the summer season. His general social activities and daily domestic tasks had not been affected by the injury, nor had he experience any phobic anxiety symptoms in relation to travel.
The motorbike claims client has noticed that since the accident he has been a more cautious motorcyclist. He is more aware of the movements of other road users and he looks more often in his rearview mirror, however, the client explains that he has not experienced any true phobic anxiety symptoms in relation to travel.
Make a Foot Injury Claim
The above motorbike claim is an example of a possible compensation claim. If you require any help or assistance in bringing a motorbike claim for foot injuries sustained within the last 3 years, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Alternatively, if you already have an accident solicitor and you would like to obtain a second opinion or transfer your claim, please speak to us and we will be happy to help you.