Broken bones after a car accident is fairly common: the average person has two in a lifetime. Some breaks heal cleanly and completely, leaving the injured person “good as new.”
Just the same, broken bones, injuries or fractures, or other bone injuries are serious. They may be caused by trauma, particularly in car accidents, or may be caused by other injuries or by bone diseases (e.g. cancer or osteoporosis). Broken bones after a car accident are especially serious if multiple, compound fractures occur. in general, a fracture is an emergency that calls for immediate medical attention.
The injury attorneys at Phoenix Accident and Injury Law Firm near you have significant experience in helping clients with broken bones after a car accident. Our offices are conveniently located in nearby Chandler, Peoria, and North Phoenix, and we can meet in-person or over the phone or video call. You can contact us for a free consultation, or read on to find out more about bone injuries.
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In our experience, the most commonly broken bones after a car accident are the thumbs, wrists, hands, ankles, lower legs, ribs, knee caps, femurs, hips, skull, facial bones, clavicles (collarbones), necks, and spine. Those are the bones most likely to be fractured or otherwise damaged in an auto accident, and an auto accident is one of the most likely scenarios in which one is likely to suffer serious bone injuries.
The types of car accidents that we find most likely to result in broken bones, fractures, bruises, or other bone injuries include rear-endings, freeway accidents, head-on collisions, the running of red lights, illegal left turns, hit-and-run offenses, and low-speed collisions.
Broken bones after a car accident come in several varieties:
If you’ve been in an accident, you may have broken bones and not even know it.
Some symptoms of broken bones after a car accident include:
If you think you might have a broken bone, it’s highly advisable to have an x-ray to find out for sure. If left untreated, broken bone injuries can become much more serious.
How long it takes broken bones after a car accident to heal varies from person to person and depends on the severity of the injury.
Younger people often heal faster than older people, and a minor fracture in a child may heal in a few weeks.
A serious fracture suffered by an older person may take months to heal and may even be life threatening. Patients over age 50 have an increased risk of mortality following hip fractures, in particular, and this persists for years.
In women, the risk of death increases five times during the three months following a hip fracture. For men, the increase is eight fold. The risk stays at least twice as high as normal for 10 years following the injury.
Because of the way your body absorbs the impact of the collision, there are several ways you can break or fracture bones during an accident:
After being in a car crash, you will likely know that you have a broken or fractured bone right away. One sign of broken bones after a car accident is intense amounts of pain in a localized area. Along with severe pain, here are some signs that you may have a broken bone:
If you are involved in a serious accident, you may have more than one break.
What else should I know about broken bones after a car accident?
How can I handle my own car accident claim if I have a broken bone?
How can I calculate the value of my broken bone?
How do I file an insurance claim against the at-fault driver if I have a broken bone?
Should I expect to receive medical treatment for my broken bones after a hit-and-run accident?
Can I get paid for the inconvenience and frustration of a broken bone after my car accident?
How can I start to recover from my broken bone after I’ve had a car accident?
How do car accident settlements work if I have a broken bone?
How can I cope with the unexpected medical bills from my broken bone?
How do I know the value of my broken bone in my auto accident settlement?
I broke my bone when a car hit me while I was riding my bike. What should I do?
Are broken bones common after T-Bone Accidents?
Do I need to hire an auto accident doctor if I broke my bone in a car crash?
Depending on where you are in the Valley, here’s a list of some hospitals that may be close to you.
Chandler: Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Arizona General Medical Center.
North Phoenix: Deer Valley Medical Center and John C. Lincoln Medical Center.
Peoria: Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus.
Compensation for fractures depends on a number of considerations and depending on the broken bones after a car accident.
Unlike with soft tissue injuries, there can be no question about whether a fracture exists: it’s apparent from the x-rays. This type of evidence makes it easier to negotiate a settlement when liability for an accident is clear.
Damages for subjective injuries like pain and suffering may vary based on how much the fracture impedes a person’s usual lifestyle. An active weekend athlete who enjoyed biking, hiking, and skiing before an accident may be considered to “suffer” more from temporary immobility than a couch potato would.
If you’ve suffered a broken bones after a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, Phoenix Accident and Injury Law Firm near you can help you seek compensation. We work on a contingency basis; we don’t get paid unless you get paid. When you’re ready to move forward with your claim, please contact our office, conveniently located in your area. Our offices are conveniently located in nearby Chandler, Peoria, and North Phoenix, and we are available by phone or video call.
