Compensation for toe injury

Compensation for toe injury?

A toe injury may give rise to a claim for compensation if the injury occurred in an accident at work, in traffic or during leisure time.

What is a toe injury?

The toes are the front part of the foot. A toe consists of a set of movable bones called phalanges. A toe is short and slender except for the big toe. Injuries to the toes usually occur after a mishap or accident.

Where do toe injuries commonly occur?

A toe injury most often occurs in an accident at work, a road traffic accident or a leisure accident, often during sporting activities.

What kind of accidents can lead to toe injuries?

Examples of an accident that can lead to a toe 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?

Answer. You may be entitled to compensation for a toe injury:

• 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.

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 a toe injury at work?

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

• Read more: Act on occupational injury insurance
• Read more: Act on compensation for damages
• Read more: Act on motor vehicle liability

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 insured.

This assessment should be made by a compensation lawyer, but in some cases compensation can amount to several million kroner.

Is there a disability table for toe 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 injuries to toes.

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 a toe injury recognised as an occupational injury by NAV?

Answer. A toe injury can be recognised as an occupational injury by NAV. 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 may not have to pay a deductible for treatment by a doctor or physiotherapist, and you may 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?

Yes, it is. Compensation cases are often complicated both medically and legally. You should therefore not take up the fight for compensation on your own without a lawyer who is an expert in tort law.

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 with extensive experience, and assist clients all over Norway.

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