A serious fracture can upend your life in an instant. A normal day soon turns into doctor visits, mobility issues, and a potentially lengthy period off work. The experienced personal injury attorneys at LawtonCates have fought for the rights of accident victims throughout South Central Wisconsin since 1958. If you suffered a broken bone because of someone else’s wrongdoing, let us help you pursue the money you need to get your life back on track. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review.
What Are the Most Common Broken Bone Injuries?
Broken bone injuries come in many different forms. Some heal relatively quickly, while others can leave lasting effects. Examples include:
- Simple fractures – Also called closed fractures, these injuries occur when the bone breaks but doesn’t push through the skin.
- Compound fractures – Otherwise known as open fractures, these breaks involve the bone penetrating the skin.
- Stress fractures – These tiny cracks in bones result from repeated pressure.
- Comminuted fractures – The bone breaks into several pieces, requiring intensive treatment or surgery to set.
- Displaced fractures – The bone no longer lines up correctly after the break, so doctors must realign it, increasing recovery times.
How Do I Seek Compensation for Bone Fractures?
To pursue compensation for broken bones, you must prove that someone else is legally at fault for your injuries. Evidence must demonstrate that another person did something unsafe, careless, intentional, or illegal.
Potential compensation in a successful broken bone case can include money for:
- Medical bills
- Physical therapy and other rehabilitation
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Any limitations or lasting disabilities
Most personal injury cases end through settlements with the at-fault party’s insurance company. However, insurers tend to downplay the severity of broken bone claims to minimize payouts. If you cannot reach a fair settlement with the insurance company, a skilled attorney can take your case to court to push for a better outcome.
What Factors Can Impact My Settlement Amount?
Several factors shape the value of a broken bone settlement. The more severe your injuries, the more compensation you could be entitled to. For example, a fracture that required surgery and a long healing period would have a higher case value than one involving a stress fracture. The long-term effects of the broken bone on your health, mobility, and ability to earn a living can also increase the amount you deserve. Insurance policy limits and whether you share responsibility for the incident can also affect the final number.
Why You Need Our Personal Injury Attorneys
Some law firms grab the first settlement offer and move on. Sometimes that’s a fair deal, but often the first settlement is the insurer’s attempt to lowball you. LawtonCates doesn’t accept unfair deals that try to make a claimant go away. Instead, we evaluate the case, build a strong, fact-based claim with solid evidence, and fight for what the victim truly deserves.
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If you’re looking for a law firm that provides personalized support and gives every case the time and dignity it deserves, choose LawtonCates. With a track record of recovering millions of dollars for past clients, you can count on us to fight with the same vigor in your broken bone injury case.
Learn more about how we can help in a free consultation. Call or contact us now.
