Broken bones are common injuries. Any bone in the body can get broken. Broken bones can happen when a person falls or is involved in some sort of accident.
What is the difference between a broken bone and a fractured bone? All broken bones are fractures. A fracture is just the medical term for a broken bone. Whether there’s a crack in the bone or the bone snaps into two or more pieces, any broken bone is considered a fracture.
Broken bones require medical attention, as they will not heal on their own. Treatment often involves resetting the bone and immobilizing it in a cast or splint. In more extreme cases, though, surgery or metal rods may be needed to properly reset the bone.
While broken bones often heal with no issues, they can lead to mobility issues and other complications. Contact a broken bone lawyer from Poltielov Law Firm P.C. to understand your legal options.
Causes of Broken Bones
Broken bones can happen in a number of ways, including the following:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Electric scooter accidents
- Bus accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Birth injuries
- Medical malpractice
- Construction accidents
- Defective products
- School and daycare accidents
- Dog bites
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Explosions
- Nursing home accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Snow and ice accidents
- Workplace accidents
Filing a Broken Bone Lawsuit
You may not think you can sue for a broken bone but the truth is that you can receive compensation for any injuries caused by someone else’s negligence. You can receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of household services. Plus, broken bones can lead to complications such as infections, arthritis, tissue damage, nerve damage, muscle damage, blood vessel damage, and internal organ damage.
You and your lawyer will likely first work to negotiate a settlement with the other party. The value of your case will depend on the economic and non-economic damages involved, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Your livelihood and hobbies will also affect the damage award. For example, if you are an active person with a physically demanding job, you will likely be more affected by broken bones than someone with a sedentary lifestyle.
If you and the other party cannot agree on a settlement, then the next step is to take the case to court.
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While broken bones often heal quickly without complications, sometimes they cause significant damages. Make sure you get the compensation you are entitled to receive.
Broken bones can be complicated to properly treat. If you are suffering from long-term effects, seek legal help from the New York fractured bone attorneys from Poltielov Law Firm P.C. . We understand all the damages involved. To schedule a consultation, contact us online or call our office today at (718) 880-2911.