Minneapolis & St. Paul Ankle and Foot Injury Lawyers
An ankle or foot injury may not seem very serious, but consider all of the small bones inside your foot and how each one plays an essential role in how you walk. Between those bones and the ankle, damage in that area of the body can be debilitating. Sometimes, a foot or ankle break requires metal pins to hold everything together.
Suppose you’re in an accident caused by someone’s negligence and sustain an ankle or foot injury. In that case, you may be able to hold them financially accountable for monetary damages. With an experienced St. Paul personal injury attorney, you can receive the money you need to pay for expenses while you recover.
Helping You Find Justice
You have 26 bones in your foot and seven in the ankle. There are over 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles, and 33 joints. When these areas are compromised, walking can be almost impossible. This means not being able to go to work where you may have to be on your feet or walk around an office building. It also suggests possible long-term damage. Some of the issues that can result from ankle and foot injuries include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Inability to wear shoes or bear weight on the foot
- Difficulty being able to work because of broken bones, compromised joints, or torn muscles, ligaments, or tendons.
Whether the foot is fractured or completely broken, you can receive compensation for the damages done.
Fighting For Your Well-Being
Once they accept your case, your Minneapolis personal injury attorney will ensure you have received the best medical treatment. If you have not, they’ll arrange for you to get the care you need. Foot and ankle injuries can be serious because many require surgery and don’t always heal correctly. Luckily, your attorney can fight for your right to compensation, alleviating the stressors of money so you can focus on a steady recovery. Â
Contact A Minneapolis Personal Injury Lawyer
While an ankle or foot injury may not seem severe initially, it can be debilitating. In fact, ankle and foot injuries can result in permanent disability.Â
If you have sustained an ankle or foot injury in an accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for time missed at work, medical bills, pain and suffering, and more. To learn about your rights and options, call Swor & Gatto at 651-454-3600 for a free consultation.