Los Angeles Broken Bone Injury Attorney

Broken Bone and Fracture Injury Claims

Broken bones, or fractures, are some of the most common injuries resulting from car, motorcycle, or trucking accidents. Sometimes broken or fractured bones heal quickly and relatively easily. At other times, however, a broken bone or fracture can result in years of physical and financial complications. In addition to pain from the injury, you may suffer from lost wages or reduced earning potential, steep medical bills, and other damages.

Regardless of how severe your injury seems at the time, it is wise to consult an experienced Los Angeles broken bone and fracture lawyer before you sign any settlement agreement with an insurance company. If your injury was caused by the negligence of another individual or party, you may be eligible for full financial compensation.

Contact us today to learn more about your options. Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation is here to help.

Common Types of Bone Fractures

Accidents involving cars, motorcycles, or trucks, are typically traumatic events resulting in severe bodily injury. Even a seemingly minor crash can result in a serious bone fracture.

Bone fractures are generally classified as:

• Displaced: A displaced fracture occurs when the bone breaks into multiple pieces and moves out of alignment.
• Non-Displaced: A non-displaced fracture involves a bone that breaks into multiple pieces but remains in alignment.
• Open: An open fracture occurs when the bone breaks through the skin.
• Closed: A closed fracture occurs when the bone does not break through the skin.

Within these classifications, there are several different types of bone fractures. Some of the most common types of broken bones associated with motor vehicle accidents include:

• Comminuted Fractures: These occur when the bone breaks into many pieces (i.e., more than two separate pieces)
• Compression Fractures: Most commonly affecting the vertebrae, these fractures involve the partial collapse of the bone
• Transverse Fractures: Occurs when the break forms a right angle with the bone’s typical axis
• Linear Fractures: Occurs when the break is in line (parallel to) the bone’s typical axis
• Oblique Fractures: Describes a break that is diagonal or curved, forming a non-right angle with the bone’s typical axis
• Spiral Fractures: These fractures occur when the bone twists at the point where it has broken

Some breaks have more serious implications than others, but all bone fractures require the attention of a qualified medical professional. If you suffered any type of broken bone or fracture in a wreck, be sure to see a doctor as soon as possible. In cases of medical emergencies, such as an open fracture where the bone has penetrated the skin, call 911.

Common Broken Bones In Motor Vehicle Accidents

Because of the force involved in motor vehicle accident, injury victims are often at risk of sustaining serious fractures and broken bones. Even a motorcyclist wearing the proper protective gear, such as a helmet and heavy clothing, can be relatively unprotected in an accident.

Some of the most common broken bones in a motor vehicle accident include:

• Vertebral fractures
• Compression fractures of the spine
• Skull fractures
• Broken ribs
• Fractured femurs
• Shoulder and collarbone fractures
• Broken arms, legs, hands, wrists, fingers, and toes
• Fractured hips
• Broken kneecaps

Often, broken bones lead to other injuries. A broken rib can puncture a lung, a fractured arm may accompany torn ligaments in the surrounding area, and a skull fracture can lead to a traumatic brain injury. At Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, we understand the relationships between these injuries, as well as the myriad ways in which they affect victims’ lives.

how Scott J. Corwin Can Help With your Broken Bone or Fracture Case

Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, represents individuals who have suffered broken bones and fracture injuries in negligence-related motor vehicle accidents statewide. With an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau and an outstanding reputation in the Southern California legal community, our law firm fights for clients who have suffered severe financial and emotional losses to the negligence and actions of others.

One way to make sure you can afford the medical care needed to heal broken bones is to obtain rightful compensation. Personal injury attorney Scott J. Corwin, whom Avvo rates a perfect 10.0, has earned every honor in his profession, and the thanks of grateful clients. For energetic representation, call Scott J. Corwin of Los Angeles.

Types of Claims We Can Help With

We offer one-on-one personal attention from founding lawyer Scott J. Corwin and responsive, caring, and effective legal representation in cases involving:

• Compression fractures of the spine
• Fractured vertebrae
• Skull fractures
• Broken arms, hands, wrists, and fingers
• Fractured hips, legs, knees, ankles, and toes
• Torn ligaments in shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, feet, or other joints
• Simple, complex, comminuted, or avulsion fractures
• Broken ribs
• Fractured hips
• Shoulder and collarbone fractures

Providing One-On-One Representation & Personal Attention

Your case will never be passed off to a less-qualified associate. Our founding attorney, Scott J. Corwin, will listen to your story, explain your legal options, and then fight on your behalf to obtain the highest possible compensation for your injuries. You can count on Scott to give you the one-on-one attention you deserve and need after your accident.

Damages For Injured Accident Victims

Although they are often thought of as less serious injuries, broken bones can have many lasting effects on a person’s life. At Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, we fight for maximum compensation for our clients so that you can get the medical care you need to heal and move forward with your life.

Our attorney can help you seek fair compensation for the following damages:

• Emergency medical care costs
• Ambulance and hospital fees
• Surgery and other treatments
• Medications and medical devices
• Future and ongoing medical expenses
• Lost income/wages
• Lost future earnings
• Diminished earning capacity
• Disfigurement
• Inconvenience
• Pain and suffering
• Lost quality of life

Remember that every case is different; it is impossible to determine the potential value of your claim without first discussing the specific details of your situation. We encourage you to reach out to our firm today to set up a free case evaluation with Attorney Scott J. Corwin.

Call Our Los Angeles Broken Bone & Fracture Injury Lawyer

We handle cases in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, San Diego, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties and throughout the state of California. We charge contingency fees, which means we only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

Get a free case evaluation about your accident-related injury case by calling Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, toll-free at (310) 683-2300. You can also contact us online.