Broken Bone Injuries
A broken bone from a crash, fall, or other accident can mean surgery, long recovery, and time off work. When someone else’s negligence caused it, you can recover for your treatment, lost income, and pain. Protection Law Group represents broken bone victims across California on contingency: no upfront fees, and you pay only if we win.
Key Points
- Broken bones can hide internal injuries, so imaging like X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans is often needed.
- Both economic and non-economic damages are available, with punitive damages possible for egregious conduct.
- Prompt treatment and documentation protect both your health and the value of your claim.
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Broken bone injuries are extremely painful and debilitating, often resulting from accidents caused by the negligence of others resulting in broken bones. Such injuries occur from motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, and various forms of public transportation incidents.
Compensation for broken bone injuries may cover various aspects, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and other costs associated with treatment and recuperation. Broken bones can lead to internal injuries that are not immediately apparent, necessitating comprehensive medical examinations including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
Both economic and non-economic damages are available when suffering broken bone injuries. Economic damages cover medical bills, lost wages, and lost future income, while non-economic damages account for pain and suffering and emotional distress. In some cases, punitive damages may also be sought if the defendant’s actions were particularly egregious.
A fracture that needed surgery or hid internal injuries can be worth far more than insurers offer. Protection Law Group can pursue the full value. No upfront fees, and you pay only if we win.
If you or someone you know suffered a broken bone injury, contact us immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There is no fixed amount. It depends on which bone, whether surgery was needed, recovery time, lost wages, and lasting effects. Strong medical records support a stronger claim.
Often yes. Surgery, hardware, longer recovery, and any permanent limitation all increase the medical costs and non-economic harm a claim accounts for.
Some fractures and related internal injuries are not immediately obvious, which is why a full workup (X-ray, MRI, or CT) matters after any serious accident.
Medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other treatment and recovery costs, plus punitive damages in cases of especially egregious conduct.
Generally two years from the date of injury (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1)
Sources
- California Courts Self-Help Guide, Personal Injury, https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/personal-injury
- California Legislative Information, Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=335.1&lawCode=CCP
- California Legislative Information, Civil Code § 1714 (duty of care), https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1714&lawCode=CIV
- Judicial Council of California, California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI), https://courts.ca.gov/
Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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