Can I get disability for a bad foot?

Severe club foot will qualify you to receive disability benefits if you meet the requirements in Social Security’s disability listing for major dysfunction of a joint. To qualify, you must have all of the following: Ongoing pain and stiffness in the ankle(s)

Can a broken ankle feel like a sprain?

A bad ankle sprain can feel just like a broken ankle. Thus, all ankle injuries should be looked at by a doctor. In addition, the quicker that you get treatment, the better it is for your case. This is because it weakens the insurance company’s defense that your ankle fracture wasn’t caused by the accident.

What’s the name of the guy with a broken ankle?

Hello. my name is Rob and I am so glad I found your story, almost everything else I have heard or read about is so negative.

How does a broken ankle affect a settlement?

If you have several fractures, your case has a higher full value for settlement purposes. This is, in part, because not being able to put weight on your ankle affects your quality of life. It becomes part of your claim for loss of enjoyment of life.

What do you call a broken bone in the ankle?

A broken bone is called an ankle fracture. If you fracture your ankle, 1 or more of the bones that comprise the ankle joint are broken. All things equal, your case has a higher full settlement value if you break more than 1 bone. A fractured ankle can be just a simple break in one bone. It may not even prevent you from walking.

How does a broken ankle affect your life?

The ligaments in your ankle hold the ankle bones and joint in place. Your case is stronger if you’re an active person who suffers an ankle fracture. This is because an active person’s life is more greatly impacted by being inactive due to a broken ankle. If you fractured both the tibia and fibula, you have a bimalleolar fracture.

Who was my friend who helped me recover from injury?

A rather grainy photo of a bunch of friends who dropped by (back row, me in red) and also my friend, Mell, who stayed with me for months to help me through (front). Recently I asked others who’d been recovering from injury what kinds of gifts or help they received.

What causes a foot fracture in a car accident?

There are two mechanisms for a foot injury in a car or truck accident. The injury is caused by either compression from the pedal or brake pad or it is from an impact with the dash. So whether you’re looking at femoral fracture or a foot fracture of one of the 26 bones in the foot, the same mechanism is involved.