Recently a man was awarded £20,000 after making a claim for broken ankle compensation following an accident at work. The man developed Deep Vein Thrombosis after he trod on an uneven manhole cover and broke his ankle. He's now faced with taking medicine for the rest of his life to prevent a fatal blood clot forming. Another high case which attracted attention was the woman in Essex who received £9,000 after falling down a step and fracturing her ankle, forcing her to take six months off work sick. It's rare that payouts for broken ankle compensation claims would reach these sums often; the standard amount usually awarded is between £3,000 and £4,000 depending on the extent of the damage. With a standard ankle break it will usually take one month before you can walk, and a further two or three weeks before it is properly healed. Complex breaks often require surgery to repair prolongs the recovery time significantly. People tend to make claims for broken ankle compensation because they are forced to take time off work in order for the injury to heal properly. The reduction in pay and consequent financial difficulties it causes means that many people are tempted to return to work early, which is detrimental to the healing process. Making a personal injury claim gives people the time to recover without worrying about finances. By making a personal injury claim, the reasons and events that led to the injury are highlighted. The victim can help prevent similar injuries by raising awareness of the risks and helping to minimise them. If you decide that claiming for broken ankle compensation is the right thing for you, there are a few factors you need to consider. Firstly, making a compensation claim is expensive but if you choose to work with specialists who offer a "no win no fee" arrangement, it won't cost you anything if you don't win. If your injury has prevented you from working, you will have a much stronger case for claiming to recoup loss of earnings if you can provide a definitive figure. The purpose of compensation is to reimburse you for a loss of earnings because you've had to take time off work, or to cover new costs such to help you care for your ankle. To date the record payout for a personal injury claim is over £11 million. It was awarded to a man who was paralysed after the car he was in collided with a wall at 50 mph. He broke his neck and damaged his spine so badly that he can't move his legs and he has little control over his arms. The amount awarded was divided into a £4.25 million payout, with a £235,000 payment each year to provide for his lifelong care. Mason Linger is a renowned author on various law related articles. For more information on Personal Injury, please visit http://www.adamspersonalinjury.co.uk