Miami Fractures Lawyer: Sean M. Cleary

Fractures Following An Accident or Medical Malpractice in Miami

Bones are rigid, yet flexible enough to withstand stress, but the force from an accident can easily cause them to crack or split. There are many types of fracture injuries, but the most common ones are:

• Displaced and non-displaced fractures: Displaced fractures occur when the bone breaks into two or several parts, displaces from its original location and its two ends are no longer aligned; Non-displaced fractures occur when the bone cracks, but does not move and remains aligned.
• Compound or open fractures: In these types of injuries, there is an open wound at the sight of the fracture, usually caused by violent trauma. Most often, the broken bone breaks the skin. This is a very dangerous type of fracture because it exposes the injury site to bacterial infections.
• Other fracture types: Hairline. This is a small crack in the bone that occurs in leg or foot bones; Transverse. This injury can be the result of a direct blow, occurs perpendicular to the long part of the bone, and repairing it likely requires surgery; Oblique. An impact to the bone at an angle - most commonly in long bones, such as the thigh bone or the upper arm bone - can cause an oblique fracture with a curved or angled pattern; Comminuted. This injury occurs when the force of a high-impact accident causes a bone to shatter into three or more pieces; Impacted. This fracture occurs when the force of injury breaks the bone and jams together the broken ends of the bone.

If you sustained a fracture or other injuries in an accident in Miami, compensation may be available to relieve the burden of medical expenses and other hardships that you have endured. The dedicated Miami fracture injury lawyer at The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary can get you the compensation you deserve during this difficult time.

Fracture Injury Cases We Handle & Investigate in Miami & Florida

Numerous accidents can lead to broken bones or fractures. Some of the most common causes of fracture injuries include:

1. Motor vehicle accidents, specifically, car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. When a person involved in a car accident suffers fractures, these are not minor injuries and will always require medical attention and time to heal. Many people are unable to return to work while they recover from their injury. That is why compensation will almost always include loss of wages. Fractures of the hands and wrists are common injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. These injuries occur when the rider tries to save his or her face with their hands. The side effect is that the whole impact comes in these body parts. The rider can also suffer hip or pelvis fractures.
2. Defective products. For example, the explosive force of a malfunctioning airbag can cause fractures in the bones of the hands, wrists, arms, chest, or skull.
3. A pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle. Pedestrians are prone to suffering significant traumatic injuries when they are hit by a car, a truck, or another motorized vehicle. Injuries include trauma to the spinal cord and the long bones of the lower extremities, such as femur fractures. If you have experienced broken bones in the past, you know that these injuries can seriously impact your quality of life.
4. Acts of violence, including assault and battery. Broken bone injuries may occur as a result of misconduct, for example, assaults or other acts of violence. Typical battery injuries include the following broken and fractured bones: forehead, nose, jaw, eye socket, ribs, and hands.
5. Slip, trip, and fall accidents due to unsafe property conditions. These accidents can include falls in stores, from a high place, from the stairway and escalator, and nursing home falls due to another's negligence. Many bone fractures occur because of the negligence of a property owner who failed to maintain a property in a safe condition. More than a quarter of the nursing home residents that visit emergency rooms are injured in falls. Falls can cause fractures and lead to infirmity, loss of independence, and changes in the quality of life.
6. Accidents on construction sites. Serious injuries can be caused by slips and falls, falling objects, equipment malfunctions, and vehicle collisions. The severity of the injury depends on how substantial the bodily impact was. In minor cases, the bones are still in the proper position, but often, fractures from a construction accident involve complications, such as the bone breaking through the skin or shattering into many smaller pieces.
7. Boating, jet ski, yacht, or ATV accidents. These accidents can lead to fractures that can result in serious bodily harm and end up costing the injured individuals thousands of dollars in medical expenses.
8. Medical malpractice. Failure to diagnose fractures is the most common malpractice incidence involving broken bones. Fractures can result from misreading an X-ray or improperly setting a healing bone. Failure to diagnose a broken bone can also breed long-term conditions or secondary health problems. Another instance of medical malpractice is when a medical professional causes injuries where none previously existed.

If you, or your loved one, have suffered a fracture injury in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you need reliable legal counsel and representation. At The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary, our experienced fracture injury attorney focuses on helping individuals who have been seriously injured by the negligence of another. Find out how a bone fracture attorney may help with your financial recovery for your injuries. Call us today for a free initial consultation with a Miami broken bone injury lawyer. There are no costs or legal fees unless we obtain compensation for you.

Most Commonly Broken Bones in Miami Accidents

Many people involved in accidents suffer broken bone trauma or injury. If the injuries are serious enough, they can leave individuals with permanent scars or disabilities. Some of the most common types of fractures resulting from accidents include:

Fractures from car crashes, motorcycle accidents, and slip and fall accidents can be mild or extremely serious injuries. But no matter the severity, broken bones can be very painful and have long recovery periods. They also cost more to repair than you may expect, while you may be forced to miss work and lose out on wages when you need the money most to pay for medical care. More serious bone fractures may require surgery, physical therapy, and a lengthy recovery.

Complications from Fractures

Some people may, unfortunately, experience fracture complications, such as nerve and muscle damage, infection, malunion, nonunion, and fat embolism syndrome. Complications could lead, in the worst-case scenario, to amputation, or, in other cases, to loss of function, long-term pain, and the need for additional surgery.

The exact treatment that a person will need when facing bone fractures depends on their severity, as well as where on the body the injury is located. At The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary, we will help you seek full damages for past and future costs related to your fracture.

We prepare your case by reviewing medical records that document your fracture and treatment. Additionally, we gather exhibits that can serve as powerful evidence of the seriousness of your fracture, such as:

• Tests results, for example, from X-ray and MRI
• Your cast, splint, or brace
• Any rods, pins, screws, and metal plates used in your treatment
• A cane, walker, wheelchair, or any other assistive devices

This evidence can be used when seeking a settlement from the at-fault party’s insurance company or when presenting your case in court.

What Can You Recover After Sustaining Fractures in an Accident?

If you have suffered a fracture injury and it was caused by another party's negligence, you are legally entitled to claim compensation for the full value of your damages. To start, our experienced Miami fracture injury attorney will help you compile all evidence that you need to establish liability in your case. Then, we will carefully document your damages, so that you can maximize your financial recovery.

Monetary compensation may be available in your case for both economic and non-economic losses. Among other things, our lawyer can help you recover money for:

• Past, present, and future medical bills
• Ongoing medical treatment
• Physical therapy
• Psychological counseling
• Rehabilitation costs
• Disability
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Mental distress
• Permanent disfigurement
• Lost enjoyment of life
• Modifications to your home or vehicle
• Housekeeping and home maintenance
• Attendant care
• Special equipment

Bone fractures may require a long recovery time, that is why your compensation needs to include all costs incurred as a result of the accident. Insurance companies may try to minimize the effects of a fracture on your health and quality of life to avoid making a fair payout. However, we can stand up for you so that you are fully compensated for your losses after an accident in Miami.

How Can The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary Help You in a Fracture Injury Case?

We want to help you to move forward as quickly as possible and with full and fair compensation for the harm that you have suffered. To learn more about our approach to personal injury cases and to discuss how we can help after you have suffered a fracture due to another person’s negligence, call or reach us online today. We serve clients in Miami and throughout the rest of Florida. Our initial consultations are always free.