Can I Sue Over a Broken Bone?

You may have broken a bone if you fell or collided with a forceful external object in your personal injury accident. You may feel somewhat thankful if this is the only injury you left the accident scene with, and that the incident did not lead to a more catastrophic aftermath. However, you may still suffer greatly in the days, months, or even years afterwards, which you never deserved in the first place. With this mindset in place, please follow along to find out whether you can sue after getting a broken bone and how a proficient Passaic County personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of August R. Soltis can help you recover properly.

What damages are attributable to a broken bone?

Obviously, if you break a bone, you may need to be immediately rushed to the emergency room for medical treatment. If the break is severe enough, you may need to undergo a surgical procedure. This is not to mention the follow-up appointments with your treating physician, the cost of painkilling prescription medication, and temporary medical assistive devices, and more. All of this to say, a broken bone may lead to hefty medical bills, regardless of how good your health insurance coverage is.

Unfortunately, there is also the possibility that your broken bone may never fully heal. This may be if there is lingering nerve damage, blood vessel damage, soft tissue damage, or deformities. With this, you may struggle with limited mobility that significantly diminishes your quality of life. You may miss out on the activities you once enjoyed, along with being unable to maintain the employment that once served as your primary income source. This may manifest feelings of emotional suffering, particularly depression and anxiety.

Can I sue a negligent party over a broken bone?

As you can likely conclude for yourself, minor broken bones can still lead to major economic and non-economic losses. And so, you may be well within your rights to pursue a personal injury claim against the negligent party who prompted your broken bone, to fight for the financial compensation to which you are entitled. To better your chances at a successful claim, you must fulfill your burden of proof and establish that negligence existed in your accident event, specifically on the defendant’s part.

Medical evidence is arguably the most important type of proof you can have (i.e., medical bills, doctor’s notes, prescription slips, medical expert testimony, etc). But on-site evidence is also pivotal. That is, if you can remember during this overwhelming moment, you should take photos and videos of your visible injuries, property damages, and the overall scene. You must also not forget to speak with witnesses who are willing and able to offer recounts of what they saw, or who might have even captured photos and videos themselves.

We understand just how overwhelming all of this can be for you. So, if you have any remaining questions, please consult with a talented Passaic County personal injury attorney. The team at the Law Offices of August R. Soltis is willing and able to provide you with legal assistance in any capacity.