Broken bones are a common consequence of accidents. Even though many people may need only immediate medical care, their recovery may last well into the future and majorly disrupt their lives and ability to earn a living. With these injuries, it is understandable to be concerned and confused.
If your fracture resulted from someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to seek fair compensation through an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. A Hartford broken bones injury lawyer at Jainchill & Beckert, LLC, is ready to help by explaining your rights, investigating the accident, and seeking the compensation you need and deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your broken bones injury case.
Reasons to Hire Our Hartford Broken Bone Injury Lawyers
Jainchill & Beckert, LLC, has the experience, dedication, and knowledge to protect your legal rights. We have more than 55 years of combined legal experience and strive to recover the compensation that our clients deserve.
We proudly provide informed legal representation for our hard-working clients throughout the greater Hartford area. Our clients will attest to how we have handled their cases with competence and compassion. You can count on us to pursue the compensation you deserve in your personal injury claim while allowing you to focus on your recovery.
The services our broken bones injury law firm provide include:
- Filing your initial claims with the insurance companies.
- Performing a full investigation into the cause of your broken bone injuries, including gathering evidence from the accident scene.
- Determining how the incident has impacted your life by gathering and reviewing evidence such as your medical records.
- Working hard to hold all liable parties responsible for their actions.
- Demanding just compensation through negotiations and, if necessary, by taking your case to trial.
Common Causes of Bone Fractures
Based on our experience with Hartford broken bones injury claims, we know that fractures can happen under various circumstances. Anytime your safety is in another’s hands, a fractured bone can result. You can count on us to gather evidence that will help establish the cause of your injury.
Accidents which frequently result in broken bone injuries include:
- Car accidents, truck accidents, and SUV accidents
- Motorcycle or bicycle collisions
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slips and falls or other accidents that occur on another’s property
- Workplace accidents, including construction site accidents.
This list is not an exhaustive one. A situation may exist where another party is responsible for your broken bone. Our lawyers will work hard to thoroughly investigate the cause of your injuries and identify all liable parties.
Types of Fractures
There are two main types of bone breaks. Most are simple fractures in which the bone suffers a break at the fracture site. However, it remains inside the body. These injuries are still severe. They often require extensive medical attention. Enduring even a hairline fracture is a significant medical event that may take weeks or months to heal.
The other class of broken bone injuries is compound fractures. With these injuries, the bone breaks through the skin. These fractures are often far more serious. They may require extensive surgery and hospitalization. The most extreme cases may require the amputation of the affected area. Contact our Hartford broken bones injury attorney today.
How Can a Broken Bone Be Treated?
All fractures require some form of treatment from a doctor. The treatment may be at an emergency room or urgent care clinic. The goal of the attending physician will be to diagnose whether you have suffered any bone fractures and prescribe treatment that will give the bone the best chance to heal. In many situations, this treatment includes setting the bone and placing the affected area in a cast. A person will have limited use of that body part for the length of time that the cast is in place.
More severe fractures require in-depth surgery for a person to make their optimal recovery. The treatment plan may include the administration of pain medication and extensive physical therapy sessions. Even if doctors expect a person to recover fully, an affected area may experience lingering pain and loss of range of motion for the foreseeable future.
How Do You Determine Who Is at Fault for a Broken Bone Injury?
Many fractures arise out of another party’s negligence. A party is negligent when they have an obligation under the law to keep you safe and fail to do so. The at-fault party must provide compensation when that failure results in an injury. In a free consultation, a Hartford personal injury attorney from Jainchill & Beckert, LLC, can help you identify all potentially liable parties in your case.
Negligence can arise in many situations. Collisions on Hartford roads are a typical example. In these cases, a person is to blame for poor driving that caused the crash. Their insurance company shares the blame since they indemnify the driver against direct liability for negligent actions.
The other parties at fault for a broken bone injury depend on the circumstances under which the break occurred. These parties can include:
- Companies that own physical property, such as a store
- Trucking companies that employ drivers involved in crashes
- Manufacturers of defective products that fail and cause injuries
- The government, if a vehicle involved in a collision was their property
- Nursing homes, if an accident occurs to a patient under its care.
What Types of Damages Could I Receive?
You deserve full and fair financial compensation to make things right after enduring a broken bone. The core of the claim will revolve around your physical injuries and the associated medical expenses, including past medical expenses and future estimated payments for rehabilitation sessions.
Of course, the event may have impacted your life beyond medical bills. Injury victims can miss time at work, suffer extensive lost wages, and face a permanent reduction in their ability to earn a living.
You may also demand compensation for the emotional trauma associated with the event. If you experience mental health concerns such as PTSD connected to your broken bone injury, you can demand payment for this change in your ability to live your life. Our Hartford broken bones injury lawyer is here to help.
Does Connecticut Have a Time Limit for Filing a Broken Bone Injury Lawsuit?
Connecticut law establishes a strict statute of limitations for personal injury cases. In most cases, you must file a lawsuit no more than two years following the date of your injury. However, the exact nature of the events that led to an injury may shorten this time. Your attorney from Jainchill & Beckert, LLC, will act urgently to pursue your case within the prescribed time limit and work diligently to help you pursue full and fair compensation.
Contact a Hartford Broken Bones Injury Attorney
Broken bone accidents in Hartford are serious. You may need help protecting your legal rights and pursuing the maximum compensation you deserve. The experienced team at Jainchill & Beckert, LLC, has a proven track record and will work tirelessly to hold all negligent parties responsible for the harm they have caused you.
If you believe someone else’s negligence caused your broken bone injury, contact us today and receive a free consultation with an experienced Hartford personal injury lawyer. We can help you understand your legal options and discuss how we can help you pursue compensation for medical treatment, lost wages, emotional distress, and more.
