Have You Experienced a Pilon Fracture as a Result of an
Arizona Accident?
by Phoenix Pilon Fracture Attorney - Mark Breyer
Contact Phoenix auto accident lawyers to help you with your fracture injury
Being injured in a Phoenix car accident can be very upsetting and painful experience, especially if you have suffered a severe fracture. Alexis and Mark Breyer, of the "Husband and Wife Law Team," specialize in personal injury accidents and are available for a free consultation.
Pilon fractures occur a the base of the ankle and are caused by high impact crashes. Due to the impact needed to cause a pilon fracture other injuries are also often sustained. Men are 3 times more likely than women to have pilon fractures. A majority of pilon fractures occur because of the lack of protection for legs during a car or .
Symptoms of a pilon fracture include swelling and pain. A person experiencing these symptoms should seek medical help immediately. A doctor will order an X-ray to have a better understanding of the location and severity of the fracture. Often times a pilon fracture requires surgery. During surgery a doctor may insert pins and screws to support the ankle and allow for realignment and proper healing. A doctor will prescribe a blood thinner to make sure you do not suffer from blood clots after surgery.
Patients will being physical therapy and start to put pressure on their ankle 2 to 6 weeks after surgery. A patient will wear a removable soft cast to protect the ankle during daily activities. If pins and screws were used during surgery a surgeon may need to remove them after the ankle has healed.
Can an Arizona injury lawyer help you with your fracture injury?
If you have been involved in a car accident and sustained a fracture injury, it is important that you find the best injury lawyers in Arizona to help you. Fracture injuries caused in an auto accident can result in a permanent injury requiring a lot of medical attention. Frequently these types of injuries result in people being unable to work and being left with a permanent injury that requires constant medical care. The best injury lawyers can help you get the best settlement possible for your claim.
The Husband and Wife Law Team represent injured victims statewide, servicing Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Avondale, Peoria, Glendale, Apache Junction, Maricopa, Laveen, and all throughout Arizona. We even have an office in Tucson, Arizona that we can help seriously injured individuals throughout the state. Call us for a free consultation on your fracture injury claim at 602-267-1280.
