Compensation for ankle injury

Compensation for an ankle injury? An ankle injury can in some cases amount to several million kroner.

What is an ankle injury?

An ankle injury is usually caused by damage to the bone, ligaments, muscles or tendons in the ankle.

Where do ankle injuries commonly occur?

It is common for ankle injuries to occur at work, in traffic and in leisure time, often during sports activities.

What kind of accidents can lead to an ankle injury?

Examples of an accident that can lead to an ankle injury are crush accident, fall accident, impact damage, fracture damage, etching damage, burn damage, tendon injury and multiple trauma.

Read more: List of occupational injuries that may entitle you to compensation

Am I entitled to compensation for an ankle injury?

Answer. You may be entitled to compensation:

• If the injury happened at work, you are probably entitled to compensation for occupational injury.
• If the damage occurred in traffic, you are probably entitled to compensation from the insurance company of the vehicle that injured you.
• If the injury occurred during leisure time you are entitled to compensation under accident insurances or travel accident insurance if you had such insurance.
• If the injury occurred in a boating accident, you can claim compensation under the boat's liability insurance, under the skipper's or boat owner's liability insurance, or directly from the skipper or boat owner.
• If the injury occurred in a plane crash you are covered by mandatory accident insurance that all airlines must take out.
• If the injury occurred due to violence, you may be entitled to compensation from the perpetrator, their liability insurance or from Office for Victim Compensation.
• If the injury occurred during medical treatment, you may be entitled to compensation from Norwegian Patient Injury Compensation.

• Read more: Act on Liability for Damage Caused by Motor Vehicles (Motor Vehicle Liability Act)
• Read more: Act on occupational injury insurance
• Read more: Act on compensation for damages

What types of compensation am I entitled to?

You may be entitled to the following types of compensation:

• Trade compensation
• Incurred and future additional expenses
• Revenue loss incurred
• Future revenue loss
• Compensation for redress
• Incurred and future loss of ability to work at home
• Compensation for tax disadvantage

What should I do if I suffer an ankle injury at work?

In the event of an accident at work, it is important to notify the relevant insurance companies as soon as possible, as well as notify NAV. In serious cases, the damage should also be reported to Labour Inspection Authority and The police.

How much can I receive in compensation?

It depends on the severity of the injury, the consequences it has had for your ability to work and the expenses you have incurred as a result of the injury. personal injury.

The amount of compensation under accident insurance also depends on the insurance terms and conditions and the amount for which insurance has been taken out.

This assessment should be carried out by a lawyer specialising in tort law, but compensation for an ankle injury can amount to several million NOK in special cases.

Is there a disability table for ankle injuries?

Yes. Disability table is the starting point for the assessment of what you are entitled to in terms of compensation.

The disability table is a separate regulation called «Regulations on workers' compensation for occupational injuries» but is also used to determine the degree of medical disability in compensation settlements for ankle injuries.

The Disability Table sets out the medical disability percentage for a number of diagnoses, and this provides the framework for the assessment of your disability. medical disability to be determined by a medical specialist.

Is an ankle injury recognised as an occupational injury by NAV?

Answer. If the injury occurred at work for your employer at the workplace and is the result of an accident, you can apply to NAV for recognition of the injury as an occupational injury.

If you receive a decision from NAV that you have a «recognised occupational injury» you will automatically receive benefits in the NAV system.

Among other things, you can avoid paying a deductible for treatment by a doctor or physiotherapist by presenting the decision on «approved occupational injury».

As a general rule, you can also be reimbursed for dental expenses, medicines and special medical equipment. You may also be entitled to compensation from NAV.

• Read also: How to apply for occupational injury compensation from NAV
• Read also: How NAV assesses whether you have an occupational injury
• Read also: How an occupational injury compensation case works

Do I need a lawyer?

Answer. Compensation for an ankle injury is a complicated process both medically and legally. You should therefore not attempt to fight for compensation on your own without a lawyer.

We often see that clients who consult a lawyer achieve higher compensation than those who try to handle the compensation settlement on their own.

Do I have to pay for my lawyer myself?

If the injury occurred at work or in traffic, it is normal for the insurance company to cover your legal expenses. You can also get your legal expenses covered through various organisations. legal expenses insurance.

Why should I choose Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co?

Over 30 years, our clients have received billions of kroner in compensation. Our lawyers are specialised in with extensive experience, and assists clients all over Norway.

Advokatfirmaet Halvorsen & Co always offers a free consultation about your compensation case. Get in touch with us today.