Last Updated: 22nd April 2026. How much compensation for ligament damage you may receive will depend on the severity, such as a minor sprain or a complete rupture, and the impact on your daily life. You can claim for your ligament injury if it was sustained because of a negligent third party, and they were responsible for the accident. Whether the ligament damage resulted from a manual handling incident at work, a trip or slip in a public place, or a collision on the road, we can help. Public Interest Lawyers offers claimants No Win No Fee terms, meaning you are not charged any solicitor service fees, and only pay if the claim is won.
We recognise that ligament damage can be highly disruptive, often causing severe pain and restricted mobility. The toll can impact every area of life, from your mental health to your ability to drive or work. At Public Interest Lawyers, we firmly believe that seeking compensation is about more than just securing a payment for your injuries and financial losses. It is also about acknowledging how negligence has affected your life. You can reach out to our advisors today to learn more about starting a personal injury claim.
Key Takeaways When Considering How Much Compensation For Ligament Damage:
- Ligaments often stretch and tear, resulting in damage that may require short or long-term treatment.
- Workplace accidents, accidents in a public place or road traffic accidents may result in ligament damage.
- You may be entitled to compensation if another person is responsible for your ligament damage.
- Personal injury claims must be made within three years of when your injury was sustained. However, there are some exceptions to this.
- Our experienced solicitors may help you with your compensation claim on a No Win No Fee basis.
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- Am I Eligible To Claim Ligament Damage Compensation?
- How Much Compensation Can I Get For Ligament Damage?
- Types Of Ligament Damage You Can Claim For
- Common Causes Of Ligament Damage
- How To Start A Ligament Damage Claim
- Why Choose Public Interest Lawyers To Claim For Ligament Damage?
- Can I Claim Ligament Damage Compensation With A No Win No Fee Agreement?
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Am I Eligible To Claim Ligament Damage Compensation?
If another person was responsible for your ligament damage, you may be eligible to make a personal injury claim to be compensated for your suffering. However, you must meet specific eligibility criteria.
In many circumstances, specific individuals or organisations owe you a duty of care. This means that they are responsible for ensuring your safety to some degree. If they fail to do so and this results in your injury, you may be entitled to compensation.
The specific criteria for starting a personal injury claim are below:
- You were owed a duty of care
- The third party acted negligently, causing this duty to become breached
- This must have resulted in you suffering from ligament damage
You can read some examples of when a breach of duty could cause you to suffer from ligament damage further down in this guide.
Can I Claim Ligament Damage Compensation If I Was Partially At Fault?
Yes, you can still claim ligament damage compensation if you were partially at fault, but any payout would be on the basis of contributory negligence. This applies in cases where a claimant shares responsibility for their injuries with another party.
When it applies to a ligament damage claim, it may result in your payout being adjusted to reflect the level of fault you are found to have for your injuries.
- Example: While working at a warehouse, you suffer a knee injury that is exacerbated by the fact that you weren’t wearing protective pads. However, the accident occurred because your employer failed to signpost a slippery surface with warning signs. If you are found to be 40% liable for your injury, your payout will be reduced by that percentage.
Contact our advisory team for more detailed advice on how contributory negligence might influence how much compensation for ligament damage someone may receive.
How Much Compensation Can I Get For Ligament Damage?
‘How much compensation for ligament damage?’ is a question we are commonly asked. Compensation awards differ in all personal injury claims. This is because each person’s life is impacted differently by their injuries. Therefore, we cannot definitively determine how much compensation you may receive for your ligament damage. However, we can explain how compensation is calculated to give you an insight into how much you may receive.
How Claims Are Calculated
During the claims process, your compensation may be split into two heads of claim: general damages and special damages. However, this depends on what compensation you are claiming.
General damages is an award that compensates you for any physical injuries and psychological suffering you sustained in the accident. Professionals may calculate your award by referring to an independent medical assessor’s report or documents like the Judicial College (JCG).
The JCG is a document that lists different injuries a person may suffer, presented alongside suggestive compensation brackets. The table below provides examples of JCG entries, except for the top bracket. None of the amounts shown represents a guarantee of compensation.
| Injury | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Very Severe Injuries and Financial Losses (e.g. Physio Costs, Therapy, and Lost Income) | Very Severe | Up to £250,000 plus |
| Knee Injuries | Severe (a)(i) - Joint Disruption | £92,130 to £127,110 |
| Severe (a)(iii) - Less Severe Disabilities | £34,600 to £57,410 | |
| Severe Leg Injuries | Severe (b)(iii) Serious | £51,790 to £72,440 |
| Back Injuries | Moderate (b)(ii) - Disturbance of Ligaments | £16,520 to £36,680 |
| Ankle Injuries | Moderate (c) - Fractures and Ligament Tears | £18,150 to £35,130 |
| Modest Injuries (d) - Minor Fractures, Sprains and Ligament Injuries | Up to £18,150 | |
| Neck Injuries | Moderate (b)(ii) - Soft Tissue and Wrenching Injuries | £18,150 to £33,020 |
| Foot Injuries | Modest (g) - Ruptured Ligaments and Puncture Wounds. | Up to £16,770 |
| Pelvis and Hips | Lesser Injuries (c)(i) - Minor Soft Tissue Injuries | £5,220 to £16,640 |
Special Damages
Special damages may be awarded if you suffered financial loss because of an injury. Some examples of financial losses you may claim compensation for include:
- Missed wages- if you needed time off work for your injury
- Missed work benefits such as bonuses or holiday entitlement
- Essential payments such as medical care, home adjustments, childcare or travel
If you claim special damages, you must provide evidence of your financial losses. Some examples of evidence you can obtain include:
- Wage slips
- Bank card and credit card statements
- Receipts and bills
If you are struggling to obtain evidence of your financial losses, our solicitors may be able to help you.
Contact our advisors today for more information on how much you may be compensated for ligament damage.
Types Of Ligament Damage You Can Claim For
Ligament damage, sprains and strains are common injuries that can be painful and disrupt one’s life. Ligament damage tears the soft tissue between muscles and joints, resulting in pain, restricted movement, and weakness.
Some body parts that may suffer ligament damage include:
- Ankles
- Knees
- Shoulders
- Elbows
- Neck
Ankle Ligament Damage
Like all ligament injuries, ankle sprains and strains occur due to the overstretching and tearing of your ligaments. However, the ankles are one of the most common body parts where ligament damage occurs, and they may have a greater impact on your life as they may restrict your ability to walk.
Ankle ligament damage could restrict your ability to enjoy hobbies such as sports or hiking. The potential for ongoing ligament weakness can also make you more prone to future injury. In some extreme scenarios, surgery to repair ligaments can be needed.
Contact our advisors to start your compensation claim today or to learn more about making a personal injury claim.
Common Causes Of Ligament Damage
You may find yourself in several situations when another person owes you a duty of care. If they fail to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety, you may become involved in an accident and sustain ligament damage. Below are some examples of how this may occur and why you may be entitled to compensation for this type of injury.
Accidents At Work
Employees have a duty to take reasonable and practicable steps to ensure their employees remain safe at work, as laid out in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This is to prevent injuries and keep people safe at work.
Reasonable steps could include:
- Performing risk assessments and reducing any risks identified
- Making sure all staff are correctly trained to do their roles
- Providing suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Inspecting or testing work equipment and repairing defects found
- Keep the premises reasonably free of hazards such as spillages or items blocking walkways.
An example of a potential claim could be that a staff member is working on a raised platform that was not inspected after its construction. The platform was not secured properly and collapsed, causing the employee to fall to the ground and suffer ankle ligament damage.
Road Traffic Accidents
All road users have a duty to use the roads safely and reasonably to avoid causing harm to other road users. As such, they must adhere to specific safety driving standards or rules set out in the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code. You may suffer from ligament damage while using the roads if another road user breaches their duty of care by acting negligently on the roads.
An example could be a driver who is not paying attention and hits a pedestrian using a zebra crossing. This causes several ligament injuries as well as broken bones.
Accidents In Public
All those in control of a public space have a duty to ensure all those who visit their premises remain reasonably safe. As such, they must adhere to specific safety provisions laid out in the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. You may suffer from ligament damage while in a public place if the individual in control of it does not comply with such safety standards.
An example could be a waitress in a restaurant who spills a drink on the floor. They fail to clean it up or put down a warning sign, and a customer slips over it, causing them to tear ligaments in their ankle.
Free Case Assessment
You can get in touch with our advisors to see if you are eligible to claim. There are many ways you could be injured and be entitled to compensation, so it is always best to check to see if you have a case.
Any case assessment is completely free, and there is no obligation to move forward. Reach out to an advisor to discuss your specific accident circumstances.
How To Start A Ligament Damage Claim
If another person was responsible for your ligament damage, you may be eligible to start a personal injury claim to be compensated for your suffering. Therefore, the next sections of this guide will explain how you can start your claim.
Gathering Evidence – How To Support Your Claim
Evidence will be presented throughout the claims process to prove that the third party was responsible for your injuries. Therefore, if you plan to start a ligament damage claim, it is important to gather as much evidence as possible to enhance your chances of a successful outcome.
Some examples of evidence you may collect include:
- CCTV and/or dashcam footage of your accident
- Photographs of your injuries
- Copies of medical reports and/or police reports
- A copy of the accident report book in which your injuries were reported
- Witness contact details
If you are struggling to find evidence of your accident, our solicitors may be able to help you obtain it. They could also answer questions such as ‘How much compensation for ligament damage?’ in more depth.
How Long You Have To Start A Claim
Typically, you have three years from the date of your accident to start a personal injury claim; this is under the Limitation Act 1980. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as:
- When a child has suffered from ligament damage, the three-year time limit will not run until they turn 18 and it will end when they turn 21.
- When a person lacks mental capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the time limit on their claim will be indefinitely paused. However, the three-year time limit will begin if they regain mental capacity.
If the time limit is paused for a claim, a litigation friend may claim on the injured person’s behalf. This is a suitable adult who makes decisions on the case and is often a family member.
How Long It Can Take To Get Ligament Damage Compensation
Unfortunately, we can not give you a specific time frame for how long it may take to receive compensation. However, we will work as quickly and efficiently as possible to settle your claim. Some factors of the claim process that may determine how long it takes to settle your claim include:
- Whether your injuries are ongoing or you still require treatment
- How long it takes to gather evidence
- Whether the third party has admitted liability
- The approach to settlement taken by you and the other side
Get further information on the ligament damage claims process today by speaking to one of our advisors. You can get in touch at any time via the contact information provided below.
Why Choose Public Interest Lawyers To Claim For Ligament Damage?
When you choose Public Interest Lawyers to claim for ligament damage, you benefit from legal expertise built on years of helping thousands of clients to secure millions of pounds in compensation. We pride ourselves on providing a bespoke service to every one of our clients, recognising the unique impacts of ligament sprains, ruptures, and tears. So, we focus on your individual experience, specific needs, and long-term recovery.
Here are just some of the services we provide when you seek compensation for ligament damage with our support:
- Connecting you with appropriate orthopaedic specialists to ensure your ligament injury gets the long-term treatment and rehabilitative support required.
- Helping you to gather any necessary evidence, such as CCTV footage of the accident and imaging scans of your rupture or tear.
- Communicating with the defendant’s solicitors on your behalf and keeping you informed of the claim’s progress, enabling you to focus on rest and recuperation following the ligament damage.
- Valuing your claim to reflect the seriousness of your ligament damage, as well as the impact on your mobility, future needs, and increased risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
- Meeting with the defendant’s representatives to negotiate a resolution on your behalf.
You can learn about what our solicitors can do for you by speaking to our advisory team today.
Can I Claim Ligament Damage Compensation With A No Win No Fee Agreement?
Yes, you can claim ligament damage compensation with a No Win No Fee arrangement under the Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) offered by all of the solicitors here at Public Interest Lawyers. This is a type of No Win No Fee contract that ensures clients do not have to pay any service fees throughout the claims process, including:
- Before the claim gets underway.
- During the claim itself.
- If you do not succeed in winning compensation.
A success fee is taken if the claim is won as a legally capped percentage of your compensation. This means that, as the claimant, you will have the advantage under a CFA.
If you would like more information on how to start your claim, call our advisors, who will explain the process to you in more detail. To start your claim today, get in touch with us by:
- Visiting our contact page
- Calling our advisors on 0800 073 8803
- Messaging our advisors on our live chat
More Information
For more information on personal injury claims, visit the links below:
- Learn how to make a personal injury claim on behalf of someone else
- Learn more about the personal injury claims process
- Learn more about child personal injury claims
References:
- Find your closest emergency treatment centre, NHS.UK
- Learn more about statutory sick pay, GOV.UK
We thank you for reading this guide on how much compensation for ligament damage you could potentially claim.