{"id":1019,"date":"2021-11-03T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T08:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorbikeinjurylawyers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1019"},"modified":"2021-09-27T11:46:21","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T10:46:21","slug":"foot-injury-claims-for-motorcyclists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorbikeinjurylawyers.co.uk\/blog\/foot-injury-claims-for-motorcyclists","title":{"rendered":"Foot injury claims for motorcyclists"},"content":{"rendered":"

As vulnerable road users, motorcyclists can be more susceptible to injuries when they are involved in accidents, among which foot injuries can be included. The severity of a foot injury can vary from person to person, sometimes impairing mobility slightly or, in the worst cases, it can result in the amputation of one or both feet. In cases where the other party in the accident is responsible, those who have suffered injuries such as these may be able to make foot injury claims for compensation.<\/p>\n

Motorcyclists often encounter misconceptions and prejudices against them, as other drivers can wrongfully regard them as more dangerous or reckless road users. We want to make sure that car drivers cannot fall back on these excuses in the event of an accident, so you can be confident that we will fight your corner to win the compensation you deserve. Our specialist team can offer free, no-obligation advice<\/strong><\/a> to anyone who thinks they may have an injury claim to make.<\/p>\n

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Foot injuries and their implications <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Any injuries to feet can provoke questions about the long-term mobility of the injured person. Fractures, chronic pain, arthritis, and amputation are just some of the possible results of an injury to your foot. In some cases, it may be possible to treat the injury and the injured person may experience some recovery, but in other cases there may be little that doctors can do to lessen the damage.<\/p>\n

As a result, foot injury claims may need to account for the long-term management of the injury caused.<\/p>\n

Compensation amounts in foot injury claims<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In any injury claim, we can look to recover General Damages and Special Damages for our client where both are applicable. The first category covers the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the injury itself, while the second category covers the financial costs and expenses that have resulted from the accident.<\/p>\n

In the General Damages category, the compensation pay-outs for foot injury claims vary according to recommendations set out by the Judicial College guidelines, which we summarise below.<\/p>\n