As a result of a fall, plaintiff suffered severe injuries to his left leg, including a pilon fracture, which is a "limb threatening injury," crushing the ankle, as well as a multi-fragmented, comminuted fracture to the tibia. Such a fracture injures not only the bone but also the surrounding tissues, including nearby ligaments, tendons, veins, arteries, and nerves. Plaintiff also sustained a spiral fracture to the fibula, near the knee. He underwent a surgery involving open...
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