Foot and Ankle Injuries After a Car Accident

Foot and Ankle Injuries After a Car Accident

Foot and ankle injuries are common in frontal and side-impact crashes where the vehicle's footwell is compromised or where emergency braking drives the foot hard into the brake pedal or floor. Fractures of the metatarsals, ankle, heel (calcaneus), and the complex small bones of the midfoot are frequently career-ending for workers who stand, walk, or drive for a living. Compartment syndrome — where swelling inside a closed fascial space cuts off blood flow — is a surgical emergency that can result in permanent tissue death if not immediately treated. Long-term complications include chronic pain, post-traumatic arthritis, and gait abnormalities requiring orthotics or surgical correction.

Compensation for Your Injuries

• All past and future medical expenses including surgery and rehabilitation
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering and mental anguish
• Physical impairment and disfigurement
• Life-care costs if injury requires ongoing treatment