Achilles Tendon Injuries

The Achilles heel, often used as a metaphoric expression of a person’s weak spot, is one of the most painful injuries you can experience. But did you know that if you suffer the dreaded Achilles Tendon injury, there are a number of circumstances in which you could make a substantial compensation claim. Read on to find out more...

• Mild aching pain in the heel area that gradually worsens (especially after running)
• Sharp pain along the tendon while running
• Tenderness in the heel area first thing in the morning
• Stiffness in the lower leg
• Swelling around the tendon area

• Severance of the tendon (that severely and permanently restricts movement) – up to £23,000
• Partial severance of the tendon, where movement is still possible, but it is limited – up to £17,550
• Moderate injuries where the tendon has significantly healed so that no lasting damage that permanently restricts movement is caused – up to £10,500
• Minor Achilles Tendon injury which results in damage to the tendon, and a feeling of limited ankle support – up to £5,000

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