Northern California Pedestrian Accident Broken Bone Injury Attorneys
Northern California Pedestrian Accident Broken Bone Injuries
When a pedestrian is hit by a car there are often more serious injuries sustained by the pedestrian than the vehicle occupant. Left unprotected against a powerful piece of machinery, pedestrians may experience life-altering, permanent injuries that require a lifetime of care. A broken (or fractured) bone is one of the more common injuries a pedestrian may suffer. Bones will bend under strain but if the pressure is too much or too sudden, they snap. Broken noses and fractures to the skull, cheek and jaw can be caused by an impact with a windshield. Leg, ankle and hipbones are broken easily under the brut force of an impact. Back and neck breaks occur when a pedestrian is thrown into a stationary object or the ground when struck by a vehicle. Recovery can take weeks, months; even years from serious fractures and leave the victim or they’re family with expensive medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
At Estey Bomberger, we want you to realize that you are not alone in the road to recovery. We also understand that your future depends on the compensation you receive for your claim. The personal injury law firm of Estey Bomberger limits the amount of cases we take in order to provide our clients with the personal attention and best legal representation they deserve. Our experienced Northern California pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to fight for your legal rights and recover the maximum compensation available for your claim.
Pedestrian Accident Broken Bone Types
A broken bone is called a fracture; they are one in the same. However, not all fractures are the same. The different types of fractures that a northern California pedestrian accident victim can experience, include, but are not limited to:
Complete Fracture
A fracture where the bone has broken into two pieces.
Comminuted Fracture
A fracture in which the bone has broken into multiple pieces or is crushed.
Impacted Fracture
A fracture caused by the bone fragments driving into one another.
Open Fracture
A fracture that causes the bone to protrude through the skin.
The pain associated with breaking a bone varies with each individual, but it is very painful for several reasons. Muscles are trying to keep the bone fragments together which creates spasms and nerve endings have been damaged creating pressure pain. If the bone has broken through the skin, as in an open fracture, the victim can experience sharp, excruciating pain. However, if the fracture is small enough it may not be detectable initially. This is the case of small fractures in children who may feel no pain at all. If you suspect a bone fracture after an accident, seek medical attention immediately.
Settling Your Pedestrian Accident Claim
Settling a claim to quickly is a common mistake that victims often make. Insurance adjustors pressure injured victims to take the first settlement that is offered. Their first offer is usually the lowest amount you can recover for your broken bone injury. In cases where the injured party suffered a fracture, the long-term effects and treatments may not be known in the first few months of the injury. Fractures damage nerves, joints, and related muscles. Multiple surgeries, extended hospital stays and extensive therapy may be required to repair your Northern California pedestrian accident broken bone injury. Consult a broken bone personal injury attorney at Estey Bomberger as soon as possible to discuss your potential personal injury claim and how much compensation you may be entitled to before accepting any offer from the insurance company. We can be reached at (800) 890-6722 to answer all of your claim questions.
Hiring a Northern California Pedestrian Accident Attorney
When a broken bone injury is the result of a motorist’s negligent behavior, rest assured that we are going to hold the negligent party liable for damages. Damages may include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages and future lost earnings
- Loss of benefits
- Therapy or rehabilitation costs
- Pain and suffering
We provide free telephone consultations, 24 hours a day. Our Northern California personal injury lawyers will explain the claim’s process and all applicable laws, and answer any and all questions you may have. We handle all cases on a contingency basis. This means there is no fee to you unless we are successful at winning your case.