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Ankle injuries are common workplace injuries, and the related losses are high. If your work leaves you with an ankle injury, the path forward toward healing can be long and difficult. Protect your claim and your recovery by reaching out to an experienced Buffalo, NY, ankle injury attorney today.
Your Claim
One recent study found that more than 96,000 employees suffered work-related ankle injuries that resulted in lost workdays. Some of the most common injuries include the following:
- Ankle contusions, which refer to bruising of the bones or the soft tissue in the ankle
- Dislocations, which refer to injuries in which the joint bones are forced painfully out of their natural positions
- Bursitis, which is associated with overuse or repetitive motion
- Fractured ankles, which refer to a break in one or more of the bones that make up the ankle
- Ruptured Achilles tendons, which are tears in the tendons that run from the calf muscle to the heel
Many of these injuries are the result of repetitive motion or strain during the workday, such as in relation to lifting or squatting. A sudden impact, however, can also be the cause, such as in accidents like the following:
- Falls from heights
- Slip and fall accidents
- Accidents involving falling objects
- Accidents involving being caught in or caught in between heavy equipment
- Work-related traffic accidents
Because the ankle is a uniquely complex joint, injuries can lead to serious and long-lasting complications.
The Losses You Experience
You can experience a wide range of losses because of an ankle injury on the job and can seek compensation through a workers’ compensation claim in each of the following categories:
- Coverage for a specific percentage of your lost income
- Coverage for your necessary medical expenses, including treatment, medications, and surgery
- A schedule loss of use award if you have permanency confirmed by medical evidence
Protect Your Claim by Consulting with a Workers’ Comp Ankle Injury Attorney
One of the most important steps you can take in response to a work-related ankle injury is to consult with a trusted workers’ compensation attorney early on. Others include:
- Seeking the immediate medical attention you need
- Alerting your boss or supervisor to the fact that you were injured in the course of your work
- Carefully following your doctor’s advice and instructions, which includes attending all follow-up appointments
- Stay off social media so that your posts aren’t used unfairly against you by the insurance company
Speak with an Experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Buffalo Today
The well-respected ankle injury attorneys at Sawers & Sackel proudly serve the City of Buffalo, Erie County, Niagara County, and Chautauqua County. We also help individuals in Cattaraugus County, and the cities of Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. We have the experience, legal insight, and drive to help, so please don’t wait to contact us online or call 716-202-2367 and schedule a free consultation today.