How Long Does It Take For My Broken Bone Case To Settle?

Most adults have 206 bones in their bodies. That provides many opportunities for bone injuries and broken bones due to common injury incidents like falls, motor vehicle accidents, forceful impact, and violent interactions. The incidents that cause the most broken bones each year are:

• Slip and falls
• Trip and falls
• Vehicle accidents
• Bike versus vehicle accidents
• Pedestrian versus vehicle accidents
• Injuries due to a falling object
• Compression or crushing incidents
• Direct impact blows from a punch or kick, typically in a physical altercation

Shockingly, according to medical research, the most commonly broken bone is the collar bone. It is also one of the most painful bones to break and very challenging to treat as it is difficult to immobilize. Broken ribs are also considered to be very painful and hard to treat as they are also nearly impossible to keep still when breathing. The complete list of commonly broken bones includes:

• Ankle
• Arm or wrist
• Hip
• Leg
• Nose
• Ribs
• Toe
• Spine/tailbone

What adds to the hardships of a broken bone compared to other injuries is that most must be placed in a cast or brace to prevent movement when healing. So, the injured victim is limited in their motion and activities for months after suffering a broken bone. This can impact most aspects of their lives, from work and typical household tasks to exercise and other activities they enjoy.

• Factors that can impact the time required for a broken bone to heal include:
• The age of the victim
• Their overall health or any preexisting medical conditions
• If they smoke or did smoke at one time
• Family medical history if bone issues are common in their lineage

If you have suffered an injury that you think could involve broken bones, it is essential you seek medical care and a complete evaluation immediately. If a broken bone is not treated quickly, the harm to the bone can increase and could require surgical repairs that could have been avoided with fast treatment. Once you have gotten the necessary medical treatment for your broken bones, please reach out to DTLA Law Group to discuss the facts of the incident and if you have grounds for a broken bone lawsuit.

It can appear daunting when you are reviewing an injury incident and trying to determine whom to hold accountable for a broken bone injury. The circumstances of the incident and location can have a significant impact on the list of possible parties who could be wholly or partially liable for your harm. If the incident involved a trip and fall or slip and fall, the most likely person to be responsible is the property owner where the incident occurred. Under premises liability law, the property owner has a legal obligation to ensure the space is safe for guests and free of common hazards like wet floors, damaged steps, or litter and debris on the ground that could cause a fall. When the property owner or their staff fails to meet the requirements of caring for the property, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care and liable for any harm caused to a guest due to that negligence. Duty of care could also be a factor in cases of injuries due to a falling object if stored items are not placed correctly on shelving or an item like a dead tree branch falls on a guest to a property.

In the case of a vehicle accident causing your broken bones, the driver who is at fault and caused the accident is typically liable for your injuries. However, in cases where there were damaged, missing, or blocked road signs or a damaged roadway caused the accident, other parties could be liable. The owner of a property that had obscured road signs might be to blame, or the city could be responsible if it failed to maintain the roads in a safe condition. To determine who is to be held accountable for the broken bones you suffered, please do not hesitate to reach out to DTLA Law Group to discuss the facts of the case with a seasoned broken bone injury attorney.

As a victim of personal injuries, you must understand that there are no predetermined amounts awarded by the court. Each case is carefully evaluated, and the compensation received by the victim is based on the victim’s actual losses and expenses. Working closely with your DTLA Law Group broken bone injury attorney, you will compile all supporting documentation to verify the allowable expenses you incurred because of your injuries. The items typically used in this process include but are not always limited to:

• All current and projected medical expenses related to the treatment and rehabilitation of broken bones you suffered
• Your lost income if the broken bone injuries prevented you from working at your regular job until you were fully recovered
• The cost of all legal services to prepare, file, and litigate your broken bone injury lawsuit
• The replacement cost of any personal property that was destroyed or damaged in the broken bone injury incident

In cases that involve severe harm and a lengthy recovery time, the victim is permitted to seek added compensation for their pain and suffering. Because the amount is not a documented expenses such as medical or legal bills, you will rely on the DTLA Law Group legal staff to guide you in selecting a fair and reasonable amount based on recently resolved cases with similar details.

Personal injury victims have two years from the date of their injuries to file a claim with the court. After that time has passed, the victim loses the right to seek compensation and justice for their losses and expenses. The most common exception to this time frame is when the accountable party is a government entity or agency such as the city, county, state, or federal government. In these cases, the time limit to file a lawsuit is decreased to only six months from the date of the incident.

If you are already involved in a lawsuit related to your broken bone injuries but have questions about the process or how the case is being handled, DTLA Law Group will provide an evaluation during a free second opinion consultation. Our broken bone injury attorney will evaluate the handling of the case and its progress and answer any questions you might have. They can also explain how long a similar case would take for our team to complete and explain the process of removing the current representation and hiring a new legal team to complete the case if you are unhappy with the current services.

If you elect to hire DTLA Law Group to complete the broken bone injury lawsuit, we will only get paid after the case is completed and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal costs and other expenses. In addition, if DTLA Law Group fails to win a case and deliver compensation, the client owes the firm nothing for its time and investment in building the case. Please contact our staff today to learn more about our services and the assistance we can provide in resolving your broken bone injury lawsuit.

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