Reported Missed Foot Fractures
Published: 29/10/26 By: Will Angood
Current case – anonymised account. The claimant reports falling down stairs at home in August 2022 and injuring both feet. They attended an emergency department operated by the hospital, where X-rays were taken. According to the claimant, they were reassured that no fractures had been identified and were advised to return home and elevate their feet. However, pain continued in both feet. Approximately one week later, the claimant contacted their GP practice, which they say reviewed the imaging and informed them that both feet had been fractured. The claimant reports that the bones subsequently healed in an unsatisfactory position, leaving persistent pain when walking. They describe needing steroid injections and taking time away from work. These are the claimant’s reported experiences; independent review of the original X-rays, records and follow-up is required to determine what happened and whether earlier treatment would have made a difference.
What needs investigating?
Independent experts would need to review the original imaging, the hospital’s assessment, subsequent GP findings and whether any delay in treatment caused avoidable additional injury. The allegations are unproven.
Potential value of the claim
Illustrative general damages if successful: £6,000–£35,000+. This broad example assumes a proven delay caused additional lasting pain, deformity or mobility problems. The original accident injuries must be excluded. Financial losses may be additional where proven. This is not a case-specific valuation; compensation could be £0.
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