Fractures, also known as broken bones, can be caused by a wide range of accidents, including car accidents, medical malpractice, work accidents, nursing home negligence, and slip and falls. Regardless of how they occur, broken bones often lead to severe pain, extensive medical treatments, and long recovery periods.
It’s common for accident victims to struggle with issues like lost wages, property damage, and medical bills, which is why the broken bones lawyers at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, prioritize recovering maximum compensation for our injured clients. Your case is much more than a dollar amount, but being compensated for your injuries means you can focus on physical and emotional healing without the added stress of financial strain.
Your road to recovery will depend on the type of fracture and severity of the break. There are numerous types of broken bones, including:
There are also transverse, oblique, greenstick, buckle, and complicated fractures. A broken bone may fall into more than one of these categories, as well.
The accident that caused your broken bone will impact how you seek compensation and justice for your injury. Medical malpractice claims may involve fractures in the following ways:
Premises liability cases often involve broken bone injuries from slip and falls, falling objects, or any number of other scenarios involving negligent maintenance on a property. Perhaps the most common type of accident that leads to broken bones is a motor vehicle accident. Whether you were a pedestrian, bicyclist, motorcyclist, passenger, or driver, a car accident carries a high potential for injuries like fractures.
If you believe that a personal injury claim is the right option for you, speaking with an experienced attorney is a crucial beginning step in the process. Filing a successful claim requires establishing fault, calculating the value of the harm you endured, and proving damages. These are not easy tasks for anyone unfamiliar with Connecticut injury claims. Our broken-bone accident lawyers are well-versed in state laws and local procedures that dictate how an accident claim is handled, and our clients trust us to handle their cases effectively.
Compensation for a broken bone can include costs associated with:
You may also be able to seek compensation for damages like loss of earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life, and pain and suffering.
Contact the attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, to discuss the details of your case and receive personalized feedback on the next steps. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to an accident claim involving broken bones. Schedule your free consultation with us to learn more about your legal options and potential for compensation.
