Foot or Ankle Fracture
The bones of the foot and ankle are highly complex and especially vulnerable to injury in a motorcycle accident or bicycle crash. In fact, foot and ankle fractures are among the most common injuries suffered in these types of accidents. They are also some of the most frustrating and difficult injuries to recover from because every step places stress on the injured area, making healing slow, painful, and exhausting.
People often underestimate how much they rely on their feet until a serious injury occurs. Suddenly, routine things like getting out of bed, taking a shower, walking to the kitchen, driving, going to work, or caring for your family can become painful and difficult. Many injured people lose a sense of independence during recovery and feel frustrated by how long the healing process can take.If your work involves working on your feet and as a result of a foot fracture of foot injury cannot return to your normal job duties, you may be entitled to additional compensation for your loss of future earning capacity. An experienced foot fracture and broken foot attorney can hold accountable the person who caused you injuries and obtain financial compensation for you and your family to compensate you for your future loss of earning capacity at your normal job.
The Complexity of the Foot and Ankle
The human foot is an intricate structure made up of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Similar to the hand, the foot contains 26 bones known as the phalanges, tarsals, and metatarsals. The phalanges are the 14 small bones that form the toes. The metatarsals are the 5 bones that make up the forefoot. The tarsals are the 7 bones that form the midfoot and hindfoot, connecting the foot to the ankle.
The bones of the foot are designed to withstand enormous pressure and stress, often supporting several times a person’s body weight during activities such as running, jumping, or landing. Even so, these bones are far from indestructible and frequently fracture in serious accidents. Even the calcaneus, or heel bone, which is the largest and strongest bone in the foot, is vulnerable to fracture during high-impact collisions.
The Impact of a Foot or Ankle Fracture
When a foot becomes fractured, a person’s mobility can be severely limited. Many injured people cannot walk without crutches, a walking boot, or surgery. Driving may become impossible. Returning to work can become difficult or impossible for weeks or months, especially for people whose jobs require standing, walking, climbing, or physical labor.
Foot and ankle injuries can also take a serious emotional and financial toll. Many people experience frustration, anxiety, and stress as medical bills accumulate and daily life becomes increasingly difficult. Some fractures require multiple surgeries, physical therapy, pain management, or permanent hardware placement.
In some cases, a foot or ankle injury can lead to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a chronic pain condition and nerve injury that can cause severe, sharp, stabbing pain that often cannot be adequately controlled with pain medication. CRPS can be life-altering and prevent you from doing the activities you once enjoyed. We have extensive experience handling CRPS cases and have recovered millions of dollars for accident victims who developed CRPS.
Call for Help
Contact Injury Law Group today to ensure that your legal rights are protected. We understand how disruptive and painful a serious foot or ankle injury can be, and we fight hard for injured accident victims and their families so they can focus on healing and moving forward with their lives.
