One of the most common injuries we see people suffer in personal injury cases is a broken bone. Fracture injuries can be caused by bones being under too much pressure, by a sudden impact, or due to twisting. According to one expert, there are around seven million broken bones in the U.S. each year and the average person can expect to have two broken bones in their lifetime.
Today at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas we are going to look at some of the accidents that cause broken bones. If you have been involved in one of these types of accidents, or have otherwise broken a bone due to another party acting negligently, then it may be time for you to contact a personal injury attorney. Reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
Car accidents often result in broken bones
The list of potential injuries in a car accident is long. Fractures is one of the most common injuries in a car accident. They can be caused by crushing, or when an occupant is slammed against the inside of the vehicle. If the victim was not wearing a seatbelt, then they can also break a bone when being thrown from the vehicle. Airbags do protect drivers and passengers, but they can also cause rib and chest fractures.
Bike accidents can cause broke bones
Bike riders are also very vulnerable to suffering a broken bone if involved in a bike accident. Even if a bicyclist wears a helmet and all recommended protective gear, they are still very exposed. If hit by a car, they can suffer a skull fracture, broken teeth, rib fractures, facial fractures, and much more. One well-known example is the bike accident suffered by singer Bono in 2014, which involved several broken bones and required five hours of surgery.
Many people break their bone by falling
Falling is another common way to break a bone. Whether falling during a workplace accident, or falling at a store, at home, or at a restaurant, this type of broken bone often comes with head injuries as well. The bones most commonly broken in fall accidents include finger, hand, and wrist fractures. The elderly common break their hips when falling, and this particular broken bone can lead to seriously, long-term health issues.
Was your broken bone the result of someone else acting recklessly or carelessly?
Have you suffered a broken bone due to another party acting recklessly or carelessly? If so, it is time to contact a personal injury attorney. Call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now for a free legal consultation. We can get the full story from you and advise you on your options. If we decide to take your case, we will do so on a contingency basis. This means there is no risk because you do not pay a cent until we win your case.
