Broken bones can cause severe pain and sometimes lasting disability. The costs of treatment can also lead to financial hardship, especially if your injuries cause you to miss work. Medical costs typically range from $10,000 to $50,000 per fracture, although they can be much higher if there are complications.
Monge & Associates understands the complexities of these claims, and we can help you prove how your damage happened and demonstrate the extent of the damage. To find out more about how an Arlington broken bone attorney on our legal team can help you, give us a call or contact us online today.
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Why Choose Monge & Associates
When you need somewhere to turn after suffering a broken bone injury, our legal team is here and ready to help you. We can provide comprehensive support throughout your case, and we bring decades of experience and strong legal skills to the table. You should turn to our team because:
- We’ve been representing injured victims since 1993: We are experienced Arlington personal injury lawyers with deep knowledge of Virginia laws applied to injury claims.
- We’ve helped clients recover substantial compensation. We’ve collected over $1 billion and have a proven track record in fracture cases
- We have comprehensive resources. We’ll work with medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists to help you prove your claim.
- We have a dedicated team committed to maximum compensation: We won’t stop fighting until justice is done.
Common Accidents Causing Broken Bones
Broken bones can happen whenever your body experiences physical force or impact, whether that’s being hit by an object, hitting the ground after a fall or being thrown from a vehicle. Some of the most common causes of accidental broken bones include:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents caused by issues like wet floors, icy parking lots, and uneven sidewalks
- Workplace accidents, including construction falls and machinery accidents.
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Premises liability incidents caused by unsafe property conditions
- Defective products
Monge & Associates has experience with all of these types of claims, and we understand how to build a compelling case showing the defendant was to blame for the damage.
Types of Fractures We Handle
Monge & Associates can help after you have been harmed by all different kinds of fractures. Some of the many past clients we have represented have experienced:
- Simple (closed) fractures: The bone doesn’t pierce the skin
- Compound (open) fractures: The bone breaks through the skin, creating an infection risk
- Complete fractures: The bone breaks into multiple pieces, making it more difficult to heal properly and recover full functionality.
- Stress fractures: This includes hairline cracks from repetitive force
We handle cases with fractures of all types of bones, but some of the most common bones affected by fractures include the ribs, the collarbone, and bones in the arms, legs, hips, spine, and hands
Serious Complications
Even a simple fracture can take weeks or months of healing and cause significant pain. However, serious complications can sometimes arise that make healing difficult or even impossible. Common complications include:
- Malunion: This happens when the bone heals incorrectly and requires surgery to fix
- Nonunion: The bone fails to heal, and a bone graft is required.
- Permanent stiffness and reduced mobility
- Chronic pain and arthritis
- Permanent disability
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If you were affected by a bone fracture caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of others, you may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-financial loss. This can include payment for:
- Medical expenses, including surgery, hospital stays, and physical therapy
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity if you miss work or your future ability to earn is affected
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability
- Disfigurement from surgical scars
We will help you to prove the extent of your losses so you can maximize the compensation you receive in a settlement or court verdict.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
Many potential defendants can be held liable if they are responsible for causing an accident that leads to a bone fracture. An Arlington broken bone attorney will examine the circumstances of your accident to identify those who are to blame. We frequently take legal action against:
- Negligent drivers
- Property owners
- Employers (which may involve making a workers’ compensation claim)
- Product manufacturers
- Government entities if issues like poorly maintained roads or sidewalks cause an accident
It is important to understand the different rules for different kinds of lawsuits. For example, sovereign immunity rules impose strict deadlines for suing the government and require different processes, while strict liability rules apply to product liability claims. Monge & Associates understands the law and will develop the right legal arguments for your claim.
Virginia Statute of Limitations
There are time limits for pursuing injury claims, and if you are delayed in taking action, your case will be time-barred, and you may be unable to pursue justice.
In most personal injury claims, you have two years from the date of the accident to pursue your case. However, if the government is involved as a defendant, Virginia Code § 8.01-195.6 requires you to provide notice within a year of the incident, or your claim is time-barred.
If you miss a deadline, you will lose your right to take legal action, so you should reach out to an experienced attorney ASAP to protect your claim.
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How Our Arlington Broken Bone Lawyers Help
Monge & Associates can provide invaluable help and support in the aftermath of an accident. We’ll be there for you from day one, and we offer:
- Free case evaluations
- Medical expert collaboration to document injuries
- Help calculating total damages, including future needs
- Assistance in handling insurance negotiations
We’ll also negotiate a settlement on your behalf, or file a lawsuit and represent you in court if necessary. And we charge no fees unless we win.
Contact an Arlington broken bone accident attorney today for help
When you’ve suffered a broken bone because of the negligence or wrongdoing of others, Monge & Associates will help you fight for full and fair compensation for your losses. Give us a call today to schedule a free consultation with an Arlington broken bone accident lawyer who will help you pursue justice.