Personal Injury — Foot & Ankle
Long Island Lisfranc Injury Lawyer
Lisfranc fracture-dislocations are among the most frequently missed and most permanently disabling foot injuries in car accidents. If your midfoot injury was diagnosed late, required surgery, or has caused chronic arthritis, you may be entitled to substantial compensation.
What Is a Lisfranc Injury?
A Lisfranc injury refers to any disruption of the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint complex — the intricate series of bones, joints, and ligaments that connect the midfoot to the forefoot. Named after Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin, the 19th-century French surgeon who first described amputations at this level, Lisfranc injuries encompass a broad spectrum: from subtle sprains of the interosseous ligament to catastrophic fracture-dislocations in which all five metatarsals are displaced from the midfoot.
These injuries are among the most consistently underestimated in emergency medicine. A Lisfranc injury that is dismissed as a "foot sprain" and sent home from the ER can result in permanent midfoot deformity, chronic post-traumatic arthritis, and the inability to walk normally for the rest of a patient's life. The injury's subtlety — combined with a notorious tendency for initial X-rays to appear normal — means that 20 to 40 percent of Lisfranc injuries are missed on the first evaluation.
At Heitner Legal, our Long Island personal injury attorneys handle Lisfranc injury claims throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City. We work with fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopedic experts to establish the mechanism of your injury, identify any missed diagnosis, and document the full extent of your permanent impairment.
Anatomy of the Lisfranc Joint Complex
Understanding why Lisfranc injuries are so serious requires understanding the anatomy of the tarsometatarsal joint complex. The midfoot consists of seven tarsal bones — the three cuneiforms (medial, middle, and lateral), the cuboid, and the navicular — arranged in a Roman arch configuration. The five metatarsal bases articulate with these tarsal bones through the TMT joints, which are organized into three functional columns:
- Medial column: The 1st metatarsal articulates with the medial cuneiform. This is the primary weight-bearing column and the most stable, owing to the robust Lisfranc ligament.
- Middle column: The 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bases articulate with the middle and lateral cuneiforms respectively. The 2nd metatarsal is recessed proximally (its base sits more proximally than the others), acting as a keystone that locks the transverse arch — which is why 2nd metatarsal base fractures are so frequently associated with Lisfranc disruption.
- Lateral column: The 4th and 5th metatarsals articulate with the cuboid. This column is more mobile and flexible than the medial/middle columns, allowing accommodation to uneven terrain.
The Lisfranc ligament itself is a short, stout plantar ligament running obliquely from the medial cuneiform to the base of the 2nd metatarsal. This ligament — also called the plantar Lisfranc ligament or interosseous Lisfranc ligament — is the keystone of midfoot stability. There is no direct ligamentous connection between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bases (unlike the other intermetatarsal connections), which means the Lisfranc ligament is the sole restraint preventing lateral column divergence from the medial column. When this ligament ruptures, the entire midfoot becomes unstable.
Additional stability is provided by the dorsal and plantar tarsometatarsal ligaments and by the peroneus longus tendon, which courses around the lateral malleolus, across the plantar foot, and inserts at the 1st metatarsal base and medial cuneiform — providing a dynamic stabilizing force to the medial column TMT joint.
Classification of Lisfranc Injuries
Two primary classification systems are used in the clinical and medicolegal evaluation of Lisfranc injuries:
Myerson Classification
The Myerson classification (1986) describes patterns of metatarsal displacement relative to the midfoot:
- Type A — Total incongruity: All five metatarsals are displaced in the same direction (most often laterally or dorsally). This is the most severe pattern, typically resulting from high-energy mechanisms such as dashboard crush injuries.
- Type B1 — Partial medial column displacement: The 1st metatarsal is displaced medially or dorsally while the lateral metatarsals remain in place. Less common.
- Type B2 — Partial lateral column displacement: One or more of the lateral metatarsals (2nd through 5th) are displaced while the 1st metatarsal remains reduced. The most common partial pattern.
- Type C1 — Divergent partial: The 1st metatarsal displaces medially while one or more lateral metatarsals displace laterally, creating a divergent pattern. Partial involvement.
- Type C2 — Divergent total: Complete divergent displacement of all five metatarsals. The 1st metatarsal displaces medially while all lateral metatarsals displace laterally. Among the most unstable and debilitating patterns.
Nunley and Vertullo Classification (Subtle Athletic Injuries)
For lower-energy or "subtle" Lisfranc injuries — which represent many of the car-accident-related injuries seen in non-catastrophic crashes — the Nunley and Vertullo classification is more relevant:
- Stage I: Purely ligamentous injury; normal weight-bearing X-rays; MRI demonstrates Lisfranc ligament disruption. No diastasis. Treated conservatively.
- Stage II: 1–5mm diastasis between 1st and 2nd metatarsal bases on weight-bearing AP X-ray; no arch height loss. Requires surgical stabilization.
- Stage III: Greater than 5mm diastasis with loss of medial arch height. Most unstable; primary arthrodesis generally indicated.
Pure Ligamentous vs. Bony Lisfranc Injuries
A critical distinction for treatment planning and prognosis is whether the Lisfranc injury is purely ligamentous (no fracture — the ligaments simply rupture) or bony (fracture through the metatarsal bases or cuneiforms). Counterintuitively, purely ligamentous injuries carry a worse long-term prognosis than bony injuries, because torn ligaments heal with inferior mechanical properties compared to healed bone. Randomized controlled trial data from Ly and Coetzee (2006) demonstrated that primary arthrodesis for ligamentous Lisfranc injuries produces significantly better long-term outcomes than ORIF. Bony injuries, by contrast, may be amenable to ORIF with screw and plate fixation with reasonable long-term outcomes — though post-traumatic arthritis remains a significant risk.
The Missed Diagnosis Epidemic
No discussion of Lisfranc injuries in the context of personal injury claims would be complete without addressing the alarming rate at which these injuries are missed in emergency departments. Studies consistently report that Lisfranc injuries are missed or significantly delayed in 20 to 40 percent of initial presentations. This is not simply a statistical curiosity — it has profound consequences for patient outcomes and for the legal value of personal injury claims.
Why Standard ER X-Rays Miss Lisfranc Injuries
The fundamental problem is that standard emergency department foot X-rays are obtained with the patient supine (lying down) and non-weight-bearing. In a partially disrupted Lisfranc joint, gravity and muscle tone hold the midfoot in a near-normal alignment when the foot is unloaded. The abnormal diastasis (widening between metatarsal bases) only becomes apparent when the full body weight stresses the unstable joint — which happens on weight-bearing films.
Radiographic markers that a careful ER physician should recognize include:
- The "fleck sign": A tiny avulsion fracture at the base of the 2nd metatarsal or the lateral margin of the medial cuneiform, representing the torn bony insertion of the Lisfranc ligament. This finding is pathognomonic — virtually diagnostic of Lisfranc ligament injury — but it is subtle and easily dismissed as a "small bony fragment" or even missed entirely.
- Subtle 1st-2nd intermetatarsal diastasis: Even 1–2mm of widening between the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bases on AP weight-bearing X-ray (compared to the contralateral foot) indicates significant ligamentous disruption. Non-weight-bearing films may show zero diastasis.
- Loss of alignment on oblique view: Normally, the medial border of the 2nd metatarsal aligns perfectly with the medial border of the middle cuneiform on the AP view, and the medial border of the 4th metatarsal aligns with the medial border of the cuboid on the oblique view. Disruption of these lines signals Lisfranc injury.
The Standard of Care Requires Additional Imaging
When Lisfranc injury is clinically suspected — midfoot pain and swelling, inability to bear weight, point tenderness over the TMT joint complex — the standard of care requires weight-bearing stress radiographs and/or advanced imaging. CT scan is superior to plain X-rays for identifying subtle fractures and quantifying displacement. MRI demonstrates ligamentous injury better than CT, showing Lisfranc ligament tears even when X-rays and CT are normal.
Failure to order these studies, failure to recognize the fleck sign, and failure to refer to an orthopedic foot and ankle specialist when Lisfranc injury is suspected may constitute a deviation from the accepted standard of medical care — adding a medical negligence component to what might otherwise be a straightforward motor vehicle accident claim.
How Car Accidents Cause Lisfranc Injuries
Lisfranc injuries in car accidents occur through several distinct biomechanical mechanisms, each creating characteristic patterns of injury:
Direct Crush Mechanism (Most Common in Frontal Collisions)
In high-energy frontal collisions, the dashboard, firewall, or footwell intrudes into the passenger compartment and directly crushes the foot against the floor. This direct crush mechanism produces high-energy Lisfranc fracture-dislocations — often Type A total incongruity or Type C divergent patterns. These are the most severe injuries, frequently involving compartment syndrome, vascular injury, and multi-level foot trauma. Dashboard intrusion injuries are most commonly seen in the driver's left foot (against the dead pedal) or right foot (on the brake/accelerator).
Axial Loading Through a Plantar-Flexed Foot
When a driver forcefully braces their foot against the brake pedal in anticipation of impact — or when the foot is plantar-flexed at the moment of collision — axial load transmitted through the plantar-flexed foot concentrates stress at the tarsometatarsal junction. This mechanism is particularly insidious because it may produce a purely ligamentous Lisfranc injury with no fractures — resulting in an initial X-ray that appears completely normal. This mechanism explains why Lisfranc injuries are common in rear-end collisions where the driver was braking hard at impact.
Driver Foot Impact with Pedals
The right foot's natural resting position on or near the accelerator and brake pedal places it at risk in virtually any frontal or side-impact collision. Even without gross dashboard intrusion, the sudden deceleration force transmitted through the foot into a rigid pedal can produce significant midfoot loading. The dead pedal (far left footrest) similarly positions the driver's left foot for dashboard-crush injury in frontal impacts.
Motorcycle Foot Impact
Motorcycle collisions produce Lisfranc injuries through direct impact of the foot with the road surface, other vehicles, or fixed objects. The foot's position on the peg at the time of impact, the direction of fall, and the presence of protective footwear all influence injury pattern. Motorcyclists should specifically request Lisfranc evaluation after any collision involving foot trauma.
Treatment of Lisfranc Injuries
Treatment selection depends on injury type, displacement, stability, and the patient's functional demands.
Conservative (Non-Surgical) Treatment
Truly non-displaced and stable Lisfranc injuries — those with less than 2mm of diastasis on weight-bearing films and no arch height loss — may be managed conservatively. Treatment involves strict non-weight-bearing cast immobilization for 6 to 8 weeks, followed by a progressive weight-bearing protocol in a CAM boot over 4 to 6 weeks, then physical therapy. Even with conservative management, patients should be followed closely with repeat weight-bearing films to confirm maintenance of reduction, as these injuries can displace during healing. Long-term arch support and custom orthotics are often required indefinitely.
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
For displaced bony Lisfranc injuries (fractures at the metatarsal bases or cuneiforms), ORIF restores anatomic alignment and allows rigid fixation that enables bone-to-bone healing. Surgery involves open reduction of the displaced metatarsals, followed by fixation with 3.5mm or 4.0mm cannulated screws placed percutaneously or through a limited open approach. Hardware removal — a second operative procedure under anesthesia — is typically recommended at 3 to 6 months once healing is confirmed, to prevent hardware failure and reduce post-traumatic stiffness. The total treatment course for ORIF (two surgeries plus recovery) commonly spans 12 to 18 months.
Primary Arthrodesis (Fusion)
For purely ligamentous Lisfranc injuries — where there is no bony fracture to heal, only disrupted ligaments — primary arthrodesis of the medial and middle column TMT joints is now the preferred surgical approach based on Level I evidence. The landmark randomized controlled trial by Ly and Coetzee (Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2006) demonstrated significantly better American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, lower rates of conversion to salvage arthrodesis, and superior patient-reported outcomes for primary fusion compared to ORIF in ligamentous Lisfranc injuries. The fusion is performed with compression screws and/or a spanning bridge plate; the lateral column (4th-5th TMT joints) is typically not fused to preserve lateral column mobility.
Post-Operative Recovery
Regardless of technique, Lisfranc surgery involves a prolonged and demanding recovery. Patients are typically non-weight-bearing for 6 to 14 weeks postoperatively. The non-weight-bearing period means use of a knee scooter or crutches — significantly limiting independence and the ability to work or care for family. Return to full activity often takes 9 to 18 months, and many patients never fully return to pre-injury activity levels due to chronic midfoot pain, stiffness, or progressive arthritis.
Complications and Long-Term Consequences
Lisfranc injuries carry a significantly higher rate of permanent complications than most other traumatic foot injuries. Understanding these long-term consequences is essential to properly valuing a Lisfranc injury claim.
Post-Traumatic Midfoot Arthritis
Post-traumatic arthritis of the tarsometatarsal joint complex is the most clinically significant complication of Lisfranc injuries, affecting 40 to 50 percent of patients following severe injuries even with optimal treatment. Articular cartilage damage at the time of injury — combined with the altered biomechanics of the reconstructed midfoot — accelerates cartilage degradation over the years following injury. Symptoms include chronic aching pain with weight-bearing activities, morning stiffness, loss of push-off strength, and tenderness over the TMT joints. When post-traumatic arthritis becomes disabling, salvage arthrodesis (fusion of the affected TMT joints) is the definitive treatment — representing a major additional surgical procedure with its own recovery, risks, and complications.
Flatfoot Deformity and Arch Collapse
The medial longitudinal arch of the foot depends on the structural integrity of the medial column TMT joint complex. Incompletely reduced or inadequately stabilized Lisfranc injuries can result in progressive collapse of the medial arch — creating a symptomatic acquired flatfoot deformity. This deformity transfers abnormal load to the plantar fascia, the ankle, and the knee, creating a cascade of secondary musculoskeletal problems over time.
Loss of Push-Off Capacity
Normal walking requires forceful push-off through the 1st and 2nd metatarsal heads at the end of the stance phase of gait. Disruption of the TMT joints — even after successful surgical repair — often permanently reduces the force available for push-off. This translates directly to reduced walking speed, inability to run or climb stairs normally, and significant fatigue with prolonged walking. Gait analysis studies objectively document this deficit and are powerful evidence in Lisfranc injury litigation.
Chronic Regional Pain and Footwear Limitations
Many Lisfranc injury patients develop chronic midfoot pain that limits them to custom-molded orthotics or special accommodative footwear. The inability to wear standard shoes — particularly occupational safety footwear, work boots, or athletic shoes — can affect employment eligibility and quality of life. Chronic pain affecting sleep, mood, and daily function is a core element of non-economic damages in Lisfranc claims.
Why Lisfranc Injuries Generate High Claim Values in New York
Several features of Lisfranc injuries make them high-value personal injury claims under New York law:
- Frequently missed diagnosis adds claim value: A missed or delayed diagnosis — documented in the emergency department record — supports the argument that the initial treating providers deviated from the standard of care, contributing to worsened outcomes. These added damages (additional pain and suffering from the delay, worsened prognosis from continued instability) can substantially increase claim value.
- Two operative procedures: Most significantly injured Lisfranc patients require two surgeries — ORIF plus hardware removal, or primary arthrodesis plus possible revision. Each surgery carries anesthesia risk, recovery time, and lost wages. Insurance companies assign higher settlement value to cases requiring multiple surgeries under general anesthesia.
- High rate of future surgery: Post-traumatic arthritis requiring salvage fusion creates an ongoing and quantifiable future medical cost. Life care planners can project the cost of future surgical procedures, implants, anesthesia, physical therapy, and long-term orthotics — adding significant economic damages beyond past medical expenses.
- Impact on workers across all sectors: Unlike some injuries that primarily affect physically demanding occupations, Lisfranc injuries affect workers in virtually every field. Teachers, healthcare workers, restaurateurs, retail employees, office workers — any occupation requiring prolonged standing or walking — experience significant vocational impairment. Economic damages can include both past lost wages and future earning capacity loss.
- Satisfaction of the serious injury threshold: Under New York Insurance Law §5102(d), plaintiffs must satisfy the serious injury threshold to recover non-economic damages. Surgically treated Lisfranc injuries typically satisfy the "permanent consequential limitation of use" category based on documented TMT joint arthritis, reduced range of motion, and functional limitations — making full pain and suffering damages available.
- Defensible causation narrative: The direct mechanism between a car accident (dashboard crush or axial brake-pedal loading) and Lisfranc injury is biomechanically well-documented, making causation easier to establish than for some other injuries. Defense attorneys and IME physicians who challenge Lisfranc causation must contend with extensive peer-reviewed literature documenting these exact mechanisms.
Lisfranc Injury Case Results
Representative settlements and verdicts in Lisfranc foot injury cases. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case depends on its own facts, liability, and damages.
Total Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocation + Primary Arthrodesis + Chronic Arthritis
Frontal collision with dashboard intrusion crushed plaintiff's right foot, producing a complete Type C2 divergent Lisfranc fracture-dislocation with diastasis at all three columns of the tarsometatarsal joint complex. Initial emergency room X-rays were misread as normal; diagnosis was delayed 11 days until an orthopedic surgeon ordered weight-bearing stress films and CT, revealing complete ligamentous disruption with 8mm diastasis at the 1st-2nd intermetatarsal space. Primary arthrodesis of the medial and middle columns was performed using cannulated screws and a spanning plate. Plaintiff, a 38-year-old school custodian, remained non-weight-bearing for 16 weeks. At 30 months post-surgery, MRI documented significant post-traumatic arthritis at the lateral column TMT joint requiring staged fusion. Vocational rehabilitation expert testified to complete inability to perform standing-required custodial work. Settlement included structured component for anticipated future fusion surgery.
Type B2 Partial Lisfranc Disruption + ORIF + Hardware Removal + Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Plaintiff's driver-side foot braced against the brake pedal during emergency stop prior to rear-end collision produced axial load through a plantar-flexed foot causing a Type B2 partial lateral column Lisfranc injury with fracture at the 4th metatarsal base and ligamentous disruption at the 4th-5th TMT joints. Emergency department radiology report documented "no acute fracture or dislocation" — the subtle metatarsal base fracture and 2.5mm diastasis were initially missed. Correct diagnosis was made 8 days later when plaintiff returned to the ED with continued inability to bear weight. ORIF was performed with 4.0mm cannulated screws; hardware removal at 5 months. At follow-up, standing CT confirmed post-traumatic arthritis at lateral column TMT joints. Plaintiff, a 44-year-old restaurant manager, documented permanent inability to stand for extended periods required by job duties.
Purely Ligamentous Lisfranc Injury + Primary Arthrodesis + Delayed Diagnosis
Motorcycle collision resulted in axial loading injury to the left foot with purely ligamentous Lisfranc disruption. Standard X-rays at two separate emergency department visits over six days were interpreted as normal. Plaintiff was treated for "foot sprain" with ACE bandage and crutches. MRI obtained two weeks post-accident by treating orthopedic surgeon demonstrated complete disruption of the plantar Lisfranc ligament (medial cuneiform to 2nd metatarsal base) with associated interosseous and dorsal TMT ligament tears — no bony fracture. Given purely ligamentous nature and literature supporting primary arthrodesis (Ly/Coetzee randomized trial), medial and middle column fusion was performed. Expert testimony established that the two-week diagnostic delay allowed instability to progress, worsening the prognosis. Plaintiff, a 51-year-old nurse, sustained permanent limitations in prolonged standing required by bedside duties.
Type A Total Lisfranc Incongruity + ORIF + Compartment Syndrome
High-speed T-bone collision produced a Type A total incongruity Lisfranc fracture-dislocation with displacement of all five metatarsals relative to the midfoot. Vascular compromise required emergent fasciotomy of all four foot compartments within hours of injury to prevent permanent ischemic injury. ORIF was performed at 8 days once swelling resolved. Recovery was complicated by wound healing issues at the fasciotomy sites requiring negative-pressure wound therapy. Plaintiff, a 29-year-old warehouse worker, sustained permanent midfoot stiffness, inability to push off during gait, and chronic pain limiting all weight-bearing activities. Defense offered early pre-litigation settlement given the clear liability and severity of documented injury.
Lisfranc Sprain + Conservative Treatment + Permanent Midfoot Pain
Plaintiff sustained a Nunley-Vertullo Stage I Lisfranc sprain (purely ligamentous, <2mm diastasis on weight-bearing films, no CT diastasis) in a rear-end collision. Conservative treatment with non-weight-bearing cast for 8 weeks was implemented with transition to walking boot. Despite anatomically stable injury, plaintiff developed chronic midfoot pain and reduced push-off capacity documented by gait analysis. Orthopedic expert testified to permanent soft tissue disruption at the tarsometatarsal joint complex contributing to chronic pain syndrome. Defense disputed causation and permanency; case resolved at mediation. Plaintiff worked as an elementary school teacher with documented limitations in classroom mobility.
Lisfranc Ligament Sprain + Conservative Management + Resolved with Residual Pain
Minor-to-moderate Lisfranc sprain sustained in parking lot low-speed collision. Initial X-rays negative; MRI two weeks post-accident demonstrated partial tearing of the interosseous Lisfranc ligament without diastasis. Treated conservatively with non-weight-bearing for 6 weeks then physical therapy. Plaintiff, a 55-year-old office worker, made significant recovery but documented residual midfoot aching with prolonged standing and inability to return to recreational hiking. Defense IME physician opined injury was minimal and pre-existing degenerative changes were the primary source of complaints. Case resolved based on documented MRI findings and credible symptom history.
New York Personal Injury Law and Lisfranc Claims
New York's no-fault insurance system (Personal Injury Protection / PIP) provides up to $50,000 in medical expense and lost wage reimbursement regardless of fault — but it does not compensate for pain and suffering. To recover non-economic damages (pain and suffering, permanent limitations, loss of quality of life), a Lisfranc injury plaintiff must demonstrate a "serious injury" as defined by Insurance Law §5102(d).
Surgically treated Lisfranc injuries virtually always satisfy the serious injury threshold, typically through the "permanent consequential limitation of use" category (documented loss of range of motion and functional limitation of the foot and ankle, supported by objective medical evidence such as post-operative CT, MRI, gait analysis, and physiatric or orthopedic examination findings) or the "significant limitation of use" category. The 90/180 category may also apply when extended non-weight-bearing and surgical recovery prevents normal activities for the majority of 180 days following the accident.
New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule — even if you are partially at fault for the accident, you may recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. The statute of limitations for motor vehicle personal injury claims in New York is three years from the accident date; for claims against municipalities (city buses, potholes, etc.) a Notice of Claim must typically be filed within 90 days.
Our Long Island car accident lawyer team handles all aspects of motor vehicle injury claims on Long Island and throughout the New York metropolitan area, including Lisfranc injuries sustained in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and commercial vehicle collisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Lisfranc injury and how does it happen in a car accident?
A Lisfranc injury involves disruption of the tarsometatarsal joint complex connecting the midfoot to the forefoot. In car accidents, injuries most commonly occur when the foot is crushed by dashboard intrusion or when axial load is transmitted through a plantar-flexed foot braced against the brake pedal. Initial X-rays frequently appear normal, leading to dangerous diagnostic delays.
Why are Lisfranc injuries so frequently missed in the emergency room?
Studies show Lisfranc injuries are missed in 20 to 40 percent of initial presentations. Standard non-weight-bearing ER X-rays may appear normal because the midfoot maintains alignment when unloaded. Weight-bearing films, CT, and MRI are required to identify these injuries — and failure to order these studies when Lisfranc injury is clinically suspected may constitute a deviation from the standard of care.
What treatment is required for a Lisfranc injury?
Minor stable injuries may be treated conservatively with non-weight-bearing cast immobilization. Most car-accident Lisfranc injuries require surgery: ORIF with screws for bony injuries, or primary arthrodesis (fusion) for ligamentous injuries. Two surgical procedures (fixation plus hardware removal) are common. Recovery spans 9 to 18 months.
Does a Lisfranc injury cause permanent problems?
Yes. Post-traumatic midfoot arthritis affects 40 to 50 percent of patients following severe Lisfranc injuries, even with optimal treatment. Permanent consequences include chronic midfoot pain, loss of push-off strength, flatfoot deformity, and inability to stand or walk for extended periods. Future salvage fusion surgery is common.
What is the settlement value of a Lisfranc injury claim in New York?
Lisfranc settlements in New York range widely: from approximately $95,000 for minor sprains with conservative treatment to $875,000 or more for complete fracture-dislocations with multiple surgeries, delayed diagnosis, and permanent career-impacting complications. Key value drivers are surgery requirement, post-traumatic arthritis, missed diagnosis, and impact on employment.
How does a missed Lisfranc diagnosis affect my personal injury claim?
A missed or delayed diagnosis can significantly increase claim value by adding medical negligence damages, documenting worsened prognosis caused by the diagnostic delay, and establishing liability against additional defendants (treating physicians or hospitals). It also lengthens the documented period of unnecessary pain and disability.
Consult a Long Island Lisfranc Injury Lawyer — Free
If you or a family member sustained a Lisfranc injury in a car accident, motorcycle accident, or other collision in Nassau County, Suffolk County, or New York City — especially if the injury was initially missed or misdiagnosed — our attorneys are available for a free case evaluation. We handle Lisfranc injury cases on contingency: no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
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