If you have suffered broken or fractured bones from a car accident in Peachtree Corners, you could be entitled to monetary compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, and more.
Do not take on a challenging legal claim alone. A broken bones and fractures lawyer from our firm could help you pursue the compensation you are entitled to receive.
Avoid Upfront Legal Fees
Many people that suffer broken bones in a car accident also face serious financial hardships they never expected. The cost of medical bills alone could put tremendous strain on a family’s finances, particularly if the injured person is too hurt to work. With all that financial strain, it might be easy to assume the cost of an injury attorney is too much to bear—but that is not the case with our firm.
We understand the challenges that injury victims face. For that reason, we never charge upfront legal fees for the work we do. We only recover our fees if you obtain compensation for your injuries. This means that if you do not get paid, we do not get paid either.
How an Attorney at Our Firm Can Help
Pursuing a personal injury lawsuit following a severe bone break is no small undertaking. Our firm can reduce the stress of the legal process and allow you to focus on your physical recovery. Some of the ways our team can help include:
- Investigating the cause of your injury
- Developing a theory of negligence
- Communicating with all involved parties
- Negotiating a settlement with the at-fault party
- Filing a lawsuit in accordance with OCGA §9-3-33
- Taking your case to trial
- Updating you on the status of your claim every step of the way
Making the Case for Negligence
In order to recover compensation for your broken bones or fractures, you must first establish that these injuries occurred due to another person’s negligence. In total, there are four elements required to prove negligence. These elements include:
- Duty of care. The duty of care is necessary for any injury claim. If the defendant does not owe you a duty of care, they are not responsible for your injuries. This element is not an issue with motor vehicle accidents, given that every driver owes a duty to drive safely.
- Breach of duty. It is also necessary to show the defendant breached this duty. When it comes to motor vehicle accidents, breaching the duty of care typically involves a moving violation.
- Causation. You must also link your injuries directly to the defendant. Any injuries not tied directly to the defendant are not their responsibility.
- Damages. Finally, you must establish the amount of damages you are entitled to recover. This could include anything from medical bills to lost wages or even pain and suffering.
For your claim to be successful, you must establish each of these four elements. The failure to prove even one of them will result in the denial of your injury claim. The team at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can demonstrate that all four of these elements apply to your case, so you can get compensation.
Recovering Compensation for Treating Broken Bones
The Journal of Medical Economics studied the direct and indirect costs of fractures in larger bones. This 2012 study found that treating such injuries can cost around $40,000, including emergency medical care and ongoing physical therapy.
In addition to the cost of medical care, you could also feel the financial squeeze from a broken bone if you are unable to return to work immediately after your accident. For many people, missing work due to an injury means they simply aren’t paid.
The good news is that a broken bones and fractures lawyer in Peachtree Corners with our firm could help you pursue monetary compensation for your medical bills and lost wages, in addition to:
- Property damage
- Disability
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Pain and suffering
- Impaired quality of life
Types of Fractures Common in Auto Accidents
There are four general types of bone fractures, and each of these injuries could occur in a motor vehicle accident. The types of broken bones include:
- Displaced. A displaced fracture involves a break so severe that there is a gap between the two pieces of fractured bone. These injuries typically require surgery.
- Closed. A closed fracture is similar to a displaced fracture. The primary difference is that while the break is the same, there is no gap between the broken fragments of bone.
- Open. An open fracture is a displaced fracture that results in at least one part of the bone penetrating the skin.
- Stress. A stress fracture is less severe than the examples above. It involves a crack in the bone as opposed to a complete break. However, this injury can be painful and debilitating.
Each of these fractures could lead to a mountain of medical debt and other hardships. The good news is that a personal injury claim could address all of the losses stemming from a broken or fractured bone.
Reach Out to Discuss Your Financial Compensation for Fractures and Breaks
If you are living with a broken bone due to no fault of your own, you could be entitled to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the person responsible for your fracture. If your case is successful, you could recover monetary compensation that could provide for your loved ones and address your medical needs.
The Peachtree Corners attorneys of Bader Scott Injury Lawyers are ready to take you through the claims process step by step. To get started on your broken bones and fractures case, call us at (404) 888-8888.
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