Broken Ankle Accidents

Ankle fractures are typical injuries. They can range in critical nature from a tiny crack to a shattered bone with a compound fracture, which pierces the skin.

The joint of the ankle has the shin bone, or tibia, bone on outside of the ankle, or fibula, and foot bone, or talus.

Personal injury attorneys understand the healthcare aspects which a fracture of the ankle can have on clients; they ensure every legal client recovers full damages for broken ankle accidents entitled to them legally.

Broken ankles can be the result of simple twisting ankle or rolling, and stress fractures.

Attorneys concentrating on representing individuals injured in broken ankle accidents entail motorcycle collisions, bicycle accidents, vehicle crashes, falls, and pedestrian accidents. 


Sports of high impact are a typical cause of broken ankles. Elderly individuals, also, namely those with osteoporosis, are at a higher risk for ankle breaks.

If an ankle break becomes an issue, the physician will administer a physical examination, to look for deformities, bruising, fluid, swelling pain, and sensation.

X-rays, if necessary, can be used for a diagnosis of ankle fractures, and determine the seriousness of the break, which can help determine the likely treatment.

Minor breaks can be usually treated similarly to a sprain in the ankle, where the physician can prescribe ice, pain reliever, an elevating of the limb, and rest.

Splints are usually used to help reduce swelling, and stabilize the injury. The physician, after swelling subsides, may place the patient in a walking boot or a cast.

More critical breaks may require bones being manipulated back in place, however, or plates, pins and screws used to situate bones via surgery.

The majority of patients with broken ankles have complete recoveries.

This can normally take approximately one to two months for complete healing of the bone, and several months to recover range of motion, and strength.

Normally used to help the physician monitor bones are follow-up x-rays to make sure the bones heal, and there is a lack of movement.

Recovery, if surgery is required, may take longer, and may even boost any risk of developing arthritis.

Rehabilitation is crucial to assist in regaining strength in ankle muscles. Personal injury attorneys can empathize with the pain, fear and frustration, which accompanies fractures to the ankle.

Attorneys have resolved successfully cases for broken ankle accidents for a variety of clients in these types of lawsuits. 


The attorneys commit to your best interests to attain the best financial settlement for your legal case; that depends whether it means taking the case to court, or tough negotiations with the insurance company.

Attorneys never forget the effect of a critical bone fracture case and are on your side to make certain that you and your loved ones benefit from a fair compensation for sustained injuries, and consider costs incurred from the bone fracture, and surgery.

Contact us for a free consultation or call Anzalone Law Firm PLLC, at: 603.548.3797.