BROKEN BONE LAWYER IN PHILADELPHIA

Broken bones can result from many different types of accidents and injuries.

Common causes may include car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accidents; slip and fall incidents; construction or workplace accidents; unsafe property conditions; defective products; recreational accidents; or other events involving significant impact or trauma.

The cause of the fracture can affect who may be responsible and what type of personal injury claim may be available.

Fractures can occur throughout the body and range from relatively straightforward breaks to severe injuries requiring surgery and long-term rehabilitation.

Common fractures may involve the arms, wrists, hands, ribs, hips, pelvis, legs, ankles, feet, facial bones, or vertebrae. Some injuries may also involve multiple fractures or damage to surrounding nerves, muscles, or other tissue.

The severity and location of the fracture can significantly affect recovery time, treatment needs, and the overall impact of the injury.

Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Prompt treatment can protect your health and create documentation showing when the injury occurred and how serious it was.

If you can safely do so, document the accident scene, photograph your injuries and any dangerous conditions, gather witness information, and report the incident to the appropriate person or authorities.

Keep copies of medical records, bills, prescriptions, repair estimates, receipts, and documentation of any time you miss from work. You may also want to speak with an attorney before accepting a settlement or giving a detailed statement to an insurance company.

Medical records can play an important role in connecting a fracture to an accident.

Evidence may include emergency room records, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, surgical records, specialist evaluations, accident reports, photographs, witness statements, and other documentation showing how the injury occurred.

If an insurance company argues that the fracture was preexisting or unrelated to the accident, medical evidence and the timing of your treatment may become especially important.

The compensation available depends on the severity of the fracture, the treatment required, how the injury affects your life, and the laws that apply to your case. Potential damages may include:

• Medical expenses and future medical care
• Surgery, rehabilitation, and physical therapy
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Disability or loss of mobility
• Scarring or disfigurement
• Property damage and other accident-related losses

More serious fractures may require multiple surgeries or create long-term limitations, so both current and future losses may need to be considered.

The deadline to file a claim, known as the statute of limitations, depends on the laws of the state where the accident occurred and the specific circumstances of your case.

Different deadlines or notice requirements may apply depending on the type of accident, who was responsible, whether a government entity was involved, and other factors.

Because missing an applicable deadline could prevent you from pursuing compensation, consider speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after your injury.

Broken bone injuries can lead to significant medical expenses, surgery, rehabilitation, time away from work, and lasting physical limitations.

As America’s Largest Injury Law Firm™, with more than 1,100 lawyers nationwide, $35 billion recovered, and 35 years of experience, Morgan & Morgan has the resources to investigate serious accidents, gather medical and incident evidence, identify potentially responsible parties, and pursue the compensation our clients may be entitled to.

We believe everyone deserves access to excellent legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we offer free case evaluations. Qualifying broken bone cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney’s fees and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

That’s our promise: The Fee is Free® unless we win.

If you suffered a broken bone in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free case evaluation to learn more about your legal options.