Ankle Injury Compensation
What you need to know about ankle injury compensation in Victoria
Ankle injuries can cause significant personal and financial stress. If you have sustained an ankle injury, you may be eligible for ankle injury compensation. In Victoria, this injury compensation is provided to alleviate financial strain by covering some of the costs often associated with an ankle injury including lost wages and medical expenses.
This compensation may vary depending on the circumstances and severity of the ankle injury sustained.
Find out if you are eligible for ankle injury compensation using our free online injury claim checker.
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Common Ankle Injuries in Compensation Claims
Ankle injuries, such as sprains, fractures, tendon ruptures, and dislocations, are commonly seen in compensation claims. These injuries often result from workplace accidents, motor vehicle incidents, or public liability cases. Below are some types of ankle injuries that may qualify for compensation.
- Ankle sprains and strains.
- Fractured or broken ankles.
- Dislocated ankle joints.
- Achilles tendon injuries (rupture or tear).
- Tendonitis caused by overuse or trauma.
- Ligament tears or ruptures.
- Chronic ankle instability from repeated injury.
- Post-traumatic arthritis following an ankle injury.
- Severe cases such as compartment syndrome.
Common types of ankle injury compensation
WorkCover compensation for ankle injuries in the workplace:
In Victoria, WorkCover compensation provides support and benefits to workers who have been injured while undertaking work related activities, inclusive of ankle injuries. If you have sustained an ankle injury, you may be eligible for WorkCover compensation. This compensation can provide support for medical expenses, lost income, and rehabilitation services. WorkCover claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your ankle injury claim.
Ankle injury compensation after a transport accident:
If you have sustained an ankle injury after a car crash in Victoria you may be eligible for TAC (Transport Accident Commission) compensation. This compensation aims to provide support for medical expenses, lost income and rehabilitation services after a transport accident. TAC claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your ankle injury claim.
Public liability compensation for an ankle injury
If you have injured your ankle due to the negligence or a breach of duty of care by a property owner, occupier, or manager, you may eligible for public liability injury compensation. Common causes of these injuries include slips and falls, falling or flying objects, or negligent security resulting in an unsafe environment. Public liability compensation can assist with medical expenses and provide financial security if the injury impacts your ability to work. Public liability claims can be complex and it is recommended that you seek the assistance of an injury compensation lawyer to guide you through your claim.
Lump sum compensation for an ankle injury
In cases of permanent or serious ankle injury, this compensation can take the form of lump sum compensation and is determined by the severity of your impairment and its impact on your ability to work.
How Galbally & O'Bryan can help
If you have sustained an ankle injury it is advisable that you seek legal advice from an injury compensation lawyer.
At Galbally & O'Bryan, our expert injury compensation team can assist you with your injury compensation claim, advocating on your behalf to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve. Our team take the time to understand your case and have a good track record in successfully resolving injury compensation claims.
Managing partner Nick O’Bryan is an expert in Injury Law and takes a personal interest in every claim. Nick has successfully resolved thousands of injury compensation claims of varying complexity.
Call Nicholas O’Bryan on 03.9200.2533 or email him at nobryan@galballyobryan.com.au to discuss your personal injury claim.
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'No Win - No Fee' Legal Assistance for your ankle injury claim
We provide access to legal assistance regardless of your financial position and generally act on a ‘no win – no charge’ basis. We offer free initial phone advice and, if we think we can help you, a free first consultation.
Contact our injury compensation lawyers
Melbourne Office
259 William Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
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Dandenong Office
Shop 9/147-151 Foster Street
DANDENONG VIC 3175
T (03) 9769 2510
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Pakenham Office
Shop 1, 15 John Street
PAKENHAM VIC 3810
T (03) 5941 7990
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