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Joseph, Hollander & Craft’s Topeka broken bone injury attorneys are committed to helping the people of Kansas who have suffered broken bone injuries due to the fault of another. When you hire our team, we’ll handle all of the investigations, negotiation, and legal work so you can focus on your health and recovery. To determine if you have a case, contact our Topeka broken bone injury lawyers today.

Broken Bone/Fracture Injuries

Broken bones and fractures are the results of accidents that cause a heavy impact on the bones in the body. Accidents that may result in broken bones include slips and falls, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, and motorcycle accidents. The physical force exerted against the body has to be very strong to break or fracture something as solid as a bone. In the most severe incidents, bones may shatter into multiple fragments or become disjointed.

Medical treatment for repairing a broken bone involves two steps: first is repairing the bone if it is partially or completely broken. Next the bone is realigned so that it fits into its original position and doesn’t affect your day to day movement.

In extreme cases, such as an open fracture, the broken bones penetrate through the skin, leading to blood loss, infection, and if not treated promptly and properly, death. For these types of injuries, surgery will be required to put the bone back together and repair the damage to the skin and tissues.

Broken bones can require setting and casting, bone grafting, surgery, and physical therapy to help victims recover, rehabilitate, and retain mobility. In many cases, the victim never completely recovers from the injury.

Types of Broken Bone Injuries

Anywhere in the body where you have a bone can be the site of a fracture injury. Some types of bone fractures include:

• Injuries to the head and face: This can include orbital fractures and skull fractures, which can result in a traumatic brain injury.
• Injuries to the arms and hands: Examples include wrist fixations, shoulder injuries, and elbow replacements.
• Injuries to the neck, back, and spinal cord: These are lumbar laminectomy, discectomy, tetraplegia/quadriplegia, paraplegia, and compression fractures to the back or neck.
• Injuries to the legs and feet: These types of fractures to the lower limbs of the body include ankle and foot injuries, bimalleolar and trimalleolar fractures, fractures of the talus, Lis franc (midfoot) fractures, lateral, medial, and posterior malleolus fractures, toe and forefoot fractures, and knee injuries.
• Rib Fractures: Broken ribs can be very serious because they can sometimes cause penetrating internal organ damage when a broken rib or fragment of a broken rib causes damage to the internal organs.

To address serious injuries like this, you need experienced Topeka broken bone injury lawyers like the team at JHC.

Costs and Expenses Associated With Fractured Bone Injuries

If you have suffered from a fracture or broken bone that was someone else’s fault, you can pursue a claim for your damages. Some common costs and expenses associated with a fractured or broken bone injury include:

• Medical Expenses – Typical medical expenses incurred for the treatment of a broken bone are emergency transport after an accident occurs, medical care, hospital stays, diagnostic testing such as X-rays, MRI scans, and CT scans; prescription medication, follow-up doctor visits, surgery, anesthesia, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and medical equipment such as crutches or casts. Also included are future medical expenses such as at-home medical care, installing new home equipment such as ramps and handrails, additional medical treatment, and physical therapy.
• Lost Wages – Depending on the severity and location of the broken bone, some victims are rendered unable to work while recovering from their injuries and attending doctor appointments. If some or all of the injuries are permanent, they may have reduced earning potential from what they were capable of before their accident or they may lose the ability to work altogether. Claims for lost wages and lost earning potential can be pursued.
• Pain and Suffering – Elements included in this type of damage include the loss of the ability for the enjoyment of life, the inability to perform basic daily tasks, the inability to travel, and the inability to enjoy other leisurely activities as well.

Let JHC’s Topeka broken bone injury attorneys help you recover the financial compensation you need to cover your medical bills, pay for forthcoming treatment, address your employment situation, and everything else affected by your broken bone injury.

FAQs 

What should I do if I am in an accident that has resulted in a broken bone injury?

First, call 911 and do not leave the site of the accident until paramedics or EMS help has arrived. The paramedics will evaluate your condition and assess all of your injuries. They may transport you via ambulance to a local hospital for further treatment.

Once you are capable of doing so, retrieve a copy of the accident or incident report from the police department. If you can, photograph the scene of the accident, including any vehicle damage.

If you are contacted by the at-fault party’s insurance company, avoid giving a recorded statement or signing any document without first speaking to an experienced attorney. JHC’s Topeka broken bone injury lawyers offer a free initial consultation and case evaluation. We know that a catastrophic injury can cause long term consequences for you and your family. Let us assist you in pursuing compensation for your injuries and damages.

Do I need a Topeka lawyer for a broken bone?

If you have a broken bone as a result of another person’s wrongful or negligent act or failure to act, you should contact a personal injury attorney to assess your case. If there is a claim to be made, having a qualified broken bone injury lawyer prepare it greatly increases your likely compensation compared to handling the matter on your own. JHC’s experienced team knows what evidence you need to make your case, how to collect and preserve it, and how to present it in the most effective way possible.