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Fracture clinic

LithaRiddle

Hello, last Friday I was hit by a car while using a zebra crossing and fractured my glenoid bone in my shoulder. The problem is the doctor at accident and emergency didn't see the break on my xray so I had to go to the walk in centre on Tuesday in my powerchair and they found the injury on my xray.

The problem is I'm right handed and use my right hand to drive my powerchair. Obviously because of this I couldn't be fitted with a sling at the time. I've been referred to the fracture clinic and I've been trying to use a left hand drive powerchair but I'm struggling to drive.

Is there any other way the fracture clinic can fix my arm without making it impossible for me to use my powerchair? I'm so worried and it's really triggering me that I'm hurting my arm more by trying to grab onto things because I'm scared of the chair! Please tell me I can have my arm fixed without grounding me at home until it's healed. College is one of the few things keeping me going while I'm in pain and frightened to cross over roads now. :(

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LithaRiddle

I'm studying art, design and fashion. I want to make clothes and accessories for use with my wheelchair so I have dresses that won't get caught in my wheels and some fancy accessories like a side bag so I can feel fancy. I love clothes and fashion but struggle to find things suitable for wheelchair users.

LithaRiddle

I live alone with my four cats. So sadly it's difficult getting treatment by medics just because I am alone so no family to complain on my behalf.

Wibbles

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/140092/fracture-clinic

Are you suing the driver who hit you ?

Proving who was responsible for the zebra crossing accident and how it happened is vital if you’re to be compensated. Some of the evidence that could help includes:

Dashcam or CCTV footage of the accident occurring. You are entitled to ask for a copy of recordings of yourself but you’ll need to act quickly.
Medical notes and x-rays from the hospital that treated you. These can be used to help prove the severity of your injuries.
Details of anybody who saw your accident happen. Witness statements can help if the defendant denies liability for causing the zebra crossing accident.
The driver’s personal details and information about their vehicle. Most claims will be made against their motor insurance policy so ask for details of this as well.
Photographs of the accident scene to help establish what happened. Pictures of any visible injuries could also prove useful as well.

The special damages you can be compensated for when claiming after an accident at a zebra crossing include lost earnings, medical bills, care costs, and travel expenses. However, in order to recover these costs, you must be able to provide proof. So, keeping any receipts, bank statements, or invoices related to the financial impact of your injuries is helpful.