Fractures and Broken Bone Injuries

Victims of severe and multiple fractures may require reconstructive surgery and hardware to secure the bones. The medical bills can run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you have suffered a fracture in an automobile accident, you will need an experienced Milwaukee car accident attorney at Gruber Law Offices, LLC. Our mission is to sort out the details of your accident, determine what compensation you are entitled to, and fight for your rights against insurance companies that do not want to pay.

Car Accident Lawyer for Broken Bones Serving Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, including Kenosha, Madison, Racine, and Waukesha

shutterstock_208964386 Fractures are common in car accidents. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) reports that car crashes are the number one cause of femur (thighbone) fractures.

A 23 year study of foot fractures in restrained front seat vehicle occupants concludes that although car passenger safety has improved overall, there has been an increase in the relative incidence of foot and ankle fractures. In relation, motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of rib fractures in adults, according to the report.

At Gruber Law Offices, LLC, our philosophy is, “One Call…That’s All.” You can rely on us to thoroughly investigate your accident, stand up for your rights, and aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve. When you work with our firm, your story is heard, time is valuable, and suffering matters.

Causes and Types of Car Accident Fractures

Because of the force of impact in motor vehicle collisions, nearly any type of car accident can result in bone fractures for the vehicle occupants, including:

Head on collisions
Side impact (T-bone) collisions
Run off the road, single vehicle collisions
Multi vehicle accidents
Rear end collisions

Depending on the type of car accident, the speed at which the collision occurs plus additional factors, one or more bones may be broken. Common car accident fractures include:

Facial and skull fractures
Broken ribs
Fractured clavicle (collar bone)
Foot and ankle fractures
Femur (thighbone) fractures
Broken arms
Wrist fractures
Hip and pelvis fractures

Legal Help for Car Accident Bone Fracture Victims

The majority of car accidents involve some sort of negligence on the part of a driver. If you live in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waukesha, or any other area in Wisconsin and are suffering from a fracture caused by another driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Common losses include:

Medical expenses
Future medical expenses
Lost wages
Lost earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Loss of consortium
Punitive damages (in some cases)

Our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to aggressively investigating the car accident report and pursuing the maximum compensation you are entitled to receive. We have been listed in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America- 40 under 40, Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Wisconsin Leaders in the Law, Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, Top 100 Best Trial Lawyers in America, and numerous other awards, affiliations and memberships. Our goal is to see you recover from your accident, physically, emotionally, and financially.

There are no upfront costs when you work with our firm — we don’t get paid until we win your case. Contact us and let our knowledgeable car accident attorney advise you of your legal options.

Sources:

AAOS: Femur Shaft Fractures (Broken Thighbone)
Pub Med: Foot fractures in restrained front seat occupants: a long-term study over twenty-three years.
Medscape: Rib Fracture

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