Fractures

Los Angeles Fracture Accident Lawyers
Lawyers Helping Fracture Accident Victims

A fracture is when a bone has been cracked or broken. It is a grave and extremely painful personal injury which takes between four to six weeks to heal. This type of injury can happen to any bone in any part of the body, with the most common injuries being broken arms or legs, and fractures to the hand, foot or wrist.

Some of the symptoms of a fracture are:

  • Swelling
  • Pain
  • Limbs bent at an unusual angle
  • A painful, grinding sensation felt in the area of the joint or bone
  • Bruising in the fractured area
  • Restricted movement

Those who suffer from fractures or broken bones due to accidents are usually not at fault. Some of the most common accidents that result in fractures are:

  • Road Accidents (due to drivers, passengers, pedestrians)
  • Slip and fall accidents (on wet floors or surfaces, uneven pavements)
  • Work-related accidents
  • Sports-related accidents
  • Accidents while on holiday

The four to six week healing process can be a frustrating experience for someone who has suffered a fracture accident. Being immobilized for several weeks can greatly affect a person’s abilities, work duties, even regular activities. After going through the healing process, accident victims might need to undergo physical therapy. Long-term effects of fractures or broken bones include osteoarthritis.

If you have sustained a fracture due to an accident that was not your fault, it is your legal right to file for a personal injury claim. Whether your injury is mild or extreme, you still need medical attention for your fracture. It may immobilize you, causing you to take time off from work. As an injury victim, you have a right to seek compensation for what you spend on medical care and for the wages you lose due to time missed at work. You should not pay for the negligence of another person.

If you have suffered a fracture due to an accident that was someone else’s fault, a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer can help you begin to make a personal injury claim. He will see you through all the legal actions you must take against the liable party so that you can receive the compensation that you deserve.

Have you suffered a fracture due to another person’s negligence? Claim your FREE initial consultation with a Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney at El Dabe Law Firm TODAY. Call (800) 790-2915 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (800) 790-2915      end_of_the_skype_highlighting NOW!