In our representation of clients who have suffered a serious injury as the result of an accident, we see broken bone injuries almost daily – they are among the most common types of accident injuries.
The Denver injury lawyers at Rosenthal & Heymann know that a bone fracture can not only cause severe pain, but also result in lifelong medical complications, preventing you from enjoying the quality of life you had prior to being injured. If you have suffered a broken bone injury as the result of the negligence of another, we can help you seek the financial compensation you deserve, and assist you with the myriad medical and insurance ramifications of your injuries.
Broken bones are frequently the result of car, motorcycle, truck and snowmobile accidents and may also result from sport’s-related injuries, falls and work-related accidents.
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Different Types of Bone Fractures
• Complete fracture: The bone is completely separated into two pieces
• Greenstick fracture: The bone is broken on one side only, not all the way through
• Single fracture: The bone is broken in one place only
• Comminuted fracture: The bone is crushed, or broken into more than two pieces
• Bowing fracture: The bone bends, but does not break – generally applies to children
• Open fracture: The bone protrudes through the skin
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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A serious accident of almost any variety can result in a broken or fractured bone. Older people are thought to be more susceptible to broken bone injuries, as bones become more brittle with age. A slip, trip and fall accident often results in a broken wrist, as the victim attempts to break their fall. Tibia (shin bone), and fibula (calf bone), fractures are extremely common in motor vehicle accidents, as are facial bone fractures caused from the face hitting the dashboard or windshield.
Virtually any bone in the body can fracture in a violent accident. According to statistics compiled by The National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey & American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, broken bones are a frequent cause of serious injury:
• Wrist fractures are the most prevalent type of broken bone in persons under age 75
• Hip fractures are the most common in persons 75 or older
• Over 6 million broken bone injuries occur annually
• 16% of all musculoskeletal injuries annually are bone fractures
• Almost 900,000 people are hospitalized each year due to a bone fracture injury
If you are dealing with an injury involving broken bones or joints, it is important to speak with a lawyer experienced in the medical aspects of your recovery and the legal ramifications of your accident.
The Denver accident attorneys at Rosenthal & Heymann will use every resource available in our efforts to seek compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages and rehabilitation. Call our office today to schedule a no obligation consultation to review your best course of action.
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