Breaking your bone is painful and can lead to impaired function for weeks or months as you wait for your bone to heal and go through the rehabilitation process.
Unfortunately, in some cases, you never fully heal.
When someone else was responsible for your injuries that led to your broken bone, it’s important to understand your legal rights.
Monge & Associates can provide representation to those whose bones are broken in an accident caused by negligence or wrongdoing, so give us a call today to find out how our Richmond broken bone accident lawyers can help you.
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Why Choose Monge & Associates
When you need a lawyer after a bone break, Monge & Associates is the place to turn. Our legal team is the right one for you because:
- Over 3 decades of experience representing personal injury victims of broken bones has helped us to develop a deep understanding of the medical complexities and complications that you should be compensated for.
- We have experience fighting for clients who have broken bones in many different kinds of accidents, so we can put together a strong claim showing the defendant should be held responsible.
- With over $1 billion recovered, we have negotiation and litigation experience so we can stand up to insurers to get a fair settlement offer or go to court to demonstrate the extent of your damage and help you get the compensation you deserve.
Types of Broken Bone Injuries We Handle
Common Fracture Types
- Simple vs. compound fractures: Simple fractures are those where the bone doesn’t break the skin, while compound fractures involve the bone breaking through the skin and creating an open wound
- Stress fractures: Repetitive stress or overuse puts continued pressure on the bone, causing it to crack
- Comminuted fractures: The bone doesn’t just snap, it breaks into three or more pieces.
- Open fractures: The bone breaks through the skin and creates an open wound (this is another word for a compound fracture)
- Spiral fractures: A rotation or twisting motion causes the bone to break in a spiral shape
Most Frequently Injured Bones
Monge & Associates represents clients who have broken all different bones in their body, but some of the most common bones that break include:
- Arms and wrists: Arm and wrist bones break regularly when people put out their wrists to brace themselves in a fall.
- Legs and ankles: Leg and ankle bones can break due to auto accidents, sports injuries, or falls — especially the ankle if you twist too far or trip on an uneven surface
- Ribs and spine: Spinal fractures can cause permanent paralysis, and rib fractures can cause extreme pain. These bones are often broken due to high-impact accidents.
- Facial bones: When the jaws, cheekbones, or eye sockets are broken, your face’s appearance can be strongly impacted. Surgical correction may be necessary.
- Hip fractures: Mostly occurring in the elderly, hip fractures can require surgery and a lengthy recovery period and can seriously diminish quality of life.
Common Causes of Broken Bone Accidents in Richmond
Our firm is focused solely on fighting for injured victims, so we have represented many clients who suffered bone injuries in specific and common ways. Some of the most common causes of broken bone accidents include the following.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
You could break your bones as a result of:
The direct impact or force from the crash could cause your bones to break, as could rapid deceleration that could lead to spinal fractures. You could also break bones when the airbag deploys, if the seatbelt provides too much pressure against the chest, shoulders, and pelvis, or if you twist and move unnaturally during the crash.
Slip and Fall Incidents
Slips and falls can occur when a property owner or occupier is negligent or careless and puts visitors at risk of taking a tumble and hurting themselves. Some of the most common reasons people slip, fall, and break bones include:
- Wet floors
- Uneven surfaces
- Poor lighting
- Defective stairs
Workplace Accidents
Workplace accidents are governed under workers’ compensation laws so if you’re hurt on the job, Monge & Associates can represent you and help you navigate a work injury claim. Many different kinds of workplace accidents can lead to bone fractures including:
- Construction site injuries
- Falls from height
- Equipment malfunctions
- Industrial accidents
Understanding Your Legal Rights After a Fracture
If someone else was responsible for your bone fracture, you may have a right to be compensated for your losses. This can include economic and non-financial damages.
Types of Compensation Available
Monge & Associates will help fight for you to be “made whole,” when someone causes you to suffer a fracture. This can include compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity in the future if your injuries are permanent
- Pain and suffering
- Rehabilitation costs
- Permanent disability benefits in some cases, especially after a work injury that leaves you impaired
Why Broken Bone Cases Require Legal Expertise
Cases involving broken bones can require legal expertise because:
- You need to identify defendants who could be held liable
- You need to make the right legal arguments to show why a defendant is to blame for your accident
- You need to show the extent of your losses, which can be complicated if you experience a lot of physical and emotional pain
Monge & Associates has helped many clients to understand their legal options and to make strong claims. We’ll help you identify all defendants, put together a solid case, negotiate an out-of-court settlement, or present compelling evidence in court to maximize your chances of a large verdict or settlement.
Steps to Take After Suffering a Broken Bone
After you suffer a broken bone, you should take steps to limit the long-term damage and to protect your right to a claim. Here are some of the things you should do.
Immediate Medical Care
It’s important to get immediate medical care, both to try to ensure your bone heals as well as it can and to make sure you can prove the extent of the damage done. You should:
- Seek emergency treatment
- Follow all medical advice
- Keep detailed records
- Attend all appointments
Protecting Your Legal Claim
You also need to take additional steps to maximize your chances of being able to pursue a claim through the justice system. This includes:
- Report the accident
- Document the scene
- Gather witness information
- Contact an attorney quickly
Taking these steps is necessary to be able to show the defendant was to blame and to put together compelling evidence that convinces the defendant’s insurer or the court that you have a right to full and fair compensation.
Get Help from Our Richmond Broken Bone Law Firm
Monge & Associates has represented many clients who suffered broken bone injuries, and we have the experience you need to navigate the civil justice system. Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation and find out how a Richmond broken bone lawyer can help you.