Oakland Broken Bones Lawyers

Broken bones are common injuries in accidents. Beyond the initial hospitalization, surgery or doctor visit, a broken bone injury may require expensive medical treatments and rehabilitation, and may result in long term or even permanent pain. If the broken bone injury was the result of an accident caused by the negligence or carelessness of another party, the victim may file a personal injury claim to recover damages associated with the injury. The Oakland personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger have successfully represented broken bone injury victims in personal injury claims, obtaining damages for their medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering and other accident-related expenses.

Causes of Broken Bone Injuries

Trauma to the bone is the most common cause of a broken bone or fracture. Traumatic fractures occur when the force that is placed on the bone is too significant, causing it to split or break. The following are common causes of traumatic fractures:

Bone Fracture Types

Bone fractures are classified as closed (simple), in which the skin remains intact, and open (compound), where the skin has been punctured and exposes the bone to possible contamination. Fractures can separate bone fragments partially or completely, run parallel, to the right, or diagonally to the bone’s axis, twist the bone, break the bone into several pieces or drive bone fragments into each other. Depending on the severity and location of the break, fractures can take weeks, even months to heal, and may require surgery. Fractures may occur in any of the following areas:

Skull fractures – cranial fractures
Facial fractures – nose, mid-face, cheekbone, eye socket and jaw fractures
Shoulder fractures – clavicle, shoulder blade (scapula) and humerus fractures
Arm fractures – elbow, forearm (radius and ulna), humerus fractures
Hand and wrist fractures – wrist, hand, finger and scaphoid fractures
Hip and pelvis fractures – femur, sacral and hip joint fractures
Leg fracture – shin bone, knee, femur, and meniscus injuries
Foot and ankle fractures – ankle, heel, metatarsal and toe fractures.

If you or a family member has suffered a broken bone because of a traumatic accident, seek medical assistance immediately. Do not attempt to move the victim. Moving the victim can make the injury worse and cause even greater pain. Fractures may require surgical alignment and immobilization by a cast or splint. If a fracture is not treated properly, a victim runs the risk of developing non-union of the bone or a condition called compartment syndrome, which compresses the nerves and blood vessels, and can lead to amputation. Non-union happens when the bone does not heal or heals in a deformed manner.

Contact an Oakland Broken Bone Injury Attorney

In California and nationwide, the Oakland CA personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger have built a reputation for legal excellence (see our case results) and client satisfaction (see our client testimonials). We have applied our knowledge of broken bone injuries and accidents to recovering maximum compensation for any expenses related to our client’s injuries and their pain and suffering. Contact the Oakland broken bone injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger for a free and confidential consultation regarding your legal rights. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that unless we recover money for you, you owe us nothing. There are no fees to begin your case or to talk to a lawyer. Call (510) 978-4380 today to speak to an Oakland injury lawyer about your potential case.