Even at low speeds, a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle can results in serious injuries. Broken bones are quite common and may result from the actual impact with the vehicle or from a subsequent fall on hard pavement.
Unfortunately, many pedestrian accident victims fall into the trap of believing that a broken bone is not a “serious” enough injury to merit legal action. They may be content to just wait and see what kind of settlement the insurance company will offer them. This typically results in the victim receiving inadequate compensation through an unfair insurance settlement, or even no compensation at all.
The best way to ensure this does not happen to you is to consult an experienced pedestrian accident injury attorney like Fernando D. Vargas about your case.
If You Are Suffering, Your Injury is Serious
A broken bone certainly qualifies as a serious injury that is deserving of compensation. After all, broken bones are:
- Costly to treat: Obviously, any type of fracture will require medical treatment. Depending on the specific type of fracture you have suffered, this treatment could be quite lengthy and costly, potentially even requiring surgery. At a bare minimum, you deserve compensation for the complete cost of your medical treatment, including any physical therapy that may be necessary once your bones have healed.
- Painful: In addition to being painful when they first occur, fractures can also be uncomfortable as they heal. You deserve compensation for your discomfort and suffering, as well as for any medications that may be needed to help you manage your pain.
- Limiting to your activities: A broken bone anywhere in your body is going to limit your mobility during recovery. For example, if you have a broken wrist you may not be able to carry heavy items, cook, type, or even dress yourself without difficulty. A broken leg will have you hobbling around on crutches and a broken hip may have you confined to bed or a wheelchair. Any of these limitations can interfere with your work. You will deserve compensation for the time you were unable to work during recovery, as well as for the many other ways your injury negatively impacted your daily life.
At The Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we understand the seriousness of fracture injuries, and we can help you secure the evidence needed to fight for full and fair compensation. In most cases, the fight for compensation simply involves negotiating with the insurance company for a reasonable settlement offer. However, in the case of especially serious injuries, filing a lawsuit may be justified. You can rely on us for honest and professional advice in either case.
Call Now for a Free Consultation
If you have suffered a broken bone or any other kind of injury in a pedestrian accident that was not your fault, we encourage you to turn to The Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas for effective legal help. Call us at 909-982-0707 now and we will be happy to set up a free initial consultation for you.
