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We are here to help you file a claim to recover damages if you or a loved one have suffered a facial or skull fracture in a car accident caused by someone else's negligence.
A fracture of the face or skull is one of the most devastating injuries that can occur in a motor vehicle accident, often resulting in permanent disfigurement, neurological impairment, and life-altering complications.
According to Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the state averages about 400,000 crashes each year, with over 250,000 injuries and more than 3,300 fatalities.
In crashes, even with airbags and seatbelts, forward momentum can cause devastating impacts against steering wheels, dashboards, or windows, resulting in complex fractures that require immediate medical attention.
Many facial fractures are caused by motor vehicle accidents, particularly in young passengers, resulting in multiple fractures and prolonged hospital stays. Fractures of the upper face are often associated with traumatic brain injuries.
Car accidents can cause severe facial and skull fractures that require immediate surgery, including:
The following types of motor vehicle accidents can cause devastating facial and skull fractures:
Head-on collisions exert tremendous forces that thrust occupants forward, causing direct contact with steering wheels, dashboards, and windshields. Face injuries can result from sudden deceleration, even with airbags deployed.
Side-impact crashes may cause occupants' heads to hit side windows or door frames, leading to fractured skulls and traumatic brain injuries.
Rollover accidents cause multiple impacts to occupants as the vehicle tumbles, resulting in extensive facial and skull injuries, especially if occupants are ejected.
Rear-end collisions can cause whiplash motion, which can result in facial impact with steering wheels and dashboards, especially when multiple vehicles are involved.
Pedestrian accidents are potentially fatal due to the lack of protection pedestrians receive at impact and the additional injuries they can sustain when they hit the pavement.
Motorcycle accidents often result in catastrophic facial and skull injuries, even when helmets are worn, due to high speeds and a lack of vehicle protection.
Treatment of facial and skull fractures caused by car accidents is often expensive and lengthy. Fracture victims often suffer permanent scarring, disfigurement, and functional limitations as a result of these injuries. We are committed to getting you a settlement that addresses both immediate and long-term effects.
Car accident victims who sustain facial and skull fractures may be entitled to recover damages for:
Facial and skull fractures often result in medical expenses and functional challenges. Due to the high value of these claims, insurance companies will aggressively fight to reduce payouts, often questioning the need for reconstructive procedures or the psychological impact.
During car accidents, facial and skull fractures can result in serious complications that affect every aspect of a person's life. Facial fractures can result in permanent deformities, chronic pain, difficulties eating or speaking, vision problems, and significant psychological distress because of the changes in appearance. A patient may need multiple reconstructive surgeries over several years to regain both function and appearance.
Skull fractures can cause life-threatening complications, including brain damage, leaks of cerebrospinal fluid, infections, seizures, and permanent neurological impairments. Intensive monitoring and specialized care are crucial for children at risk of complications.
These injuries have a profound psychological impact. Accident victims often suffer from depression, anxiety, and social withdrawal and require ongoing psychological support as a result of permanent changes to their appearance and function.
If you sustain a facial fracture or skull fracture in a car accident, you should seek legal counsel. To build compelling cases, we work closely with reconstructive surgeons, neurologists, and life care planners. We know how to document psychological trauma, functional limitations, and disfigurement that insurance companies tend to minimize.
During a time when you are focused on recovery, don't let your insurance company undervalue your claim. If you are suffering from facial or skull fractures, contact The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary today for a free consultation. You can count on us for the highest compensation for your claim throughout Miami and all of Florida.
