What Happens after a Serious Injury in Arizona like a Fracture?
by Phoenix Bone Fracture Attorney - Mark Breyer
Arizona Leg or Arm Fracture Injury Lawyer
As Arizona personal injury lawyers, all of our clients have sustained serious injuries as a result of some type of accident. After a car accident or any other accident, many people sustain fractures and need to be taken immediately to the hospital. Fractures are actually cracked bones.
Fractures or broken bones are extremely painful. The extent of the fracture depends on the severity of impact. A person may experience a crack or could suffer from a bone being completely broken. If the bone breaks through the skin it is considered an open fracture. Open fractures are dangerous because of the high risk of infection. If a person is suffering from any pain or discomfort after an accident they should immediately see a doctor.
Fractures can come from many types of accidents:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Bike accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Nursing home abuse
A doctor will use an X-ray machine to see the location and type of fracture that has occurred. X-rays help doctors to prescribe a proper treatment plan for a closed fracture. A broken bone may lead to loss of mobility. A doctor will use a splint or cast to keep the fractured body part still. Keeping the fracture still is sometimes the key to a successful recovery. It is important to keep the fracture in proper alignment so that it heals correctly. A doctor may put a hard cast on a patient initially and then switch to a soft removable cast after a majority of the healing has been completed. The patient would then need to start physical therapy to regain strength and mobility at the fracture site.
If the patient has suffered from an open fracture immediate care is needed. The open wound should be covered with a clean cloth to stop bleeding and keep debris from getting into the fracture. A doctor will prescribe antibiotics to prevent the spread of infection.
Many fractures require immediate surgery. If you are involved in an accident and think you may have sustained a fracture, it is important to get medical care right away. Being involved in an accident and having a fracture is not just about today, but also the future. Fractures are likely to take a long time to heal and many fractures are permanent injuries. A bone fracture typically comes with a lot of medical bills, pain and discomfort, in addition to lost wages due to your inability to work. As you can see, the combined cost for a single accident can get very high, very quickly, when serious fracture injuries are involved
Alexis and Mark Breyer of the Husband and Wife Law Team specialize in personal injury accidents as the result of someone else's negligence. If you or a loved one has sustained a fracture injury because of an accident in Arizona, please call the Arizona fracture injury lawyers at Breyer Law Offices at 602-267-1280 for your free consultation. Call now to make sure you are not missing your statute of limitations on your bone fracture lawsuit.
