Broken bones can be quite painful, inconvenient, and occur in a variety of ways.
Some of the most common ways broken bones occur are through falls, slips, trips, sports injuries, automotive accidents, and from violent acts.
While the range of injury types does vary a great deal, what does not vary is the pain and discomfort that is associated with a broken bone.
Each year there are thousands of visits to emergency rooms and doctors offices because of sprains, strains, and broken bones.
While a large number of these injuries are directly related to innocent acts, and common mistakes, there are still plenty more that are due to someone else's negligence.
These injuries are all the more painful because they could have, and should have been avoided if someone else had acted in a careful, responsible manner.
Some of the most common reasons for broken bone injuries due to negligence are as follows: Motor Vehicle Accidents: There can be a number of ways motor vehicle accidents can be negligent, and result in serious injuries.
Sometimes the person responsible for the accident is distracted, on the phone, eating, texting, or talking to others in the vehicle.
This can cause them to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in a collision.
When this happens, broken bones are quite common, as well as multiple other forms of serious injuries.
There are also incidents of a person being struck by a vehicle while walking, or riding a bike resulting in broken bones.
Violence: The cases of physical violence are on the rise in the United States.
Whether random acts, or domestic incidents violent acts often result in serious injuries, including broken bones.
Slips and Falls: One of the most common reasons people break bones is because of slips and falls.
Unfortunately, these cases are often due to negligence on the part of the property owner because proper precautions to make the area safe for visitors were not taken.
This could be because of a spilled substance on the floor, icy conditions that were not treated, uneven surfaces that cause people to trip, or other hazards that should have been removed.
Sports Injuries: Most cases of sports injuries are not attributed to the fault of one person, and are generally considered to be a mere hazard of the game.
That being said, there are times when reasonable care was not taken by someone else, or undue force was used, which resulted in an injury or broken bone.
When this happens, the person who did not use reasonable care or excess force can and should be held accountable.
Anytime you are hit by something, experience a strong force, or fall and have a hard landing, there is a good possibility that you have broken a bone in your body.
Sometimes it is quite evident that you have done so because you may have suffered a compound fracture to a large bone that is now protruding through the skin.
Other times it is not so obvious and it will take a trained professional to determine the extent of your injuries.
For example, if you have a hairline fracture to your wrist, you may think you simply sprained it and it is just sore.
This is commonly thought because even sprains produce a good amount of discomfort, swelling, and discoloration.
In fact sprains often produce more outward symptoms than broken bones.
If you do not have a great deal of swelling, and your pain is dull and persistent in one particular area, chances are you have broken a bone.
Either way, you should always seek prompt medical attention to diagnose the issue.
It is very important that medical care is obtained regardless of who is at fault or how the injury occurred.
If you are in pain, and you have physical symptoms, you should not delay in seeking help for the injury.
A typical visit to the emergency room or doctor will involve stating how the injury occurred, and undergoing tests such as an X-ray.
Other imaging tests may also be required to further determine the extent of the damage, or if other bones could be broken.
This process is extremely important, not only to find out what is wrong, but also to help you get the best treatment for a successful recovery.
Delaying your treatment, or not getting the proper type of treatment, could result in permanent disabilities as the bone may not properly heal.
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury because of someone else's negligence or recklessness, you should understand that you have legal rights and you may be able to file a claim against the guilty party.
One of the most common types of personal injury claims has to do with broken bones, and all cases from minor to extremely serious and debilitating are handled by personal injury attorneys.
Just as it is very important that you seek prompt medical attention for your injury, you should also seek prompt legal attention.
Since most states have strict statute of limitations on the time frame for filing a legal claim, it is important that all steps are followed correctly and done in a timely manner.
The sooner you hire an attorney and start the process, the better your chances will be of obtaining a favorable outcome.
Personal injury attorneys will examine all the details of your case and provide you with advice on the best possible way to proceed.
Since most of these attorneys work on a contingency basis, you do not have to worry about how to fund your claim in advance.
This will allow you to spend your time focusing on your personal recovery.
Your attorney will work hard on your behalf, and will handle every aspect of your case.
He or she will collect evidence, medical records, speak with medical professionals, and deal with the other party's attorney or insurance company.
You have nothing to lose in this process, but a great deal to gain.
Do not hesitate to seek the justice you deserve.