Manhattan Compound Fracture Lawyer
Financial Recovery for Fractures From Falls and Motor Vehicle Accidents
A fracture is a break, crack, splintering or fragmentation of the bone. There are several types of fractures — compound fractures, comminuted fractures and compression fractures. Compound fractures can be the most dangerous in terms of infection, though bone fragments can sometimes travel through the bloodstream and damage organs.
Physical recovery from a fracture can take weeks or months, although some people continue to deal with pain and reduced mobility. Age and overall health definitely play a role in overall recovery, with senior citizens having a longer recovery period and often more lasting problems from broken bones, particularly broken hips. If the break was at a joint — a broken ankle, broken wrist or broken elbow — you may be susceptible to arthritis later in life.
At the law office of Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP, our personal injury attorneys work to ensure you receive full and fair financial compensation, whether you were hurt in a car crash or a slip-and-fall accident. This includes compensation for your current and future medical bills and for rehabilitation costs such as physical therapy, casts and crutches, and adaptive equipment.
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Contact a Manhattan compound fracture lawyer at our office in Harlem, the Bronx or Queens for a free consultation. We have helped hundreds of clients who had suffered serious fractures. We can help you get the financial recovery you need for any type of fracture, including:
- Compound fractures: A compound fracture is a break in which the bone is sticking through the skin. We have seen a number of compound ankle fractures resulting when a foot becomes lodged in a hole and the body continues to move forward. Any break on a weight-bearing bone is a particularly bad injury.
- Comminuted fracture: An injury in which the bone is fragmented. This is typical when a foot or hand gets crushed.
- Compression fractures: A compression fracture of the vertebrae usually requires a great deal of force, which can occur in a serious motor vehicle accident or a fall from heights such as a scaffolding fall. Among the elderly, it can happen from a simple fall. It usually occurs in the lower back, but can also be in the upper back or neck. A compression fracture can cause pain, numbness or weakness, and possible loss of control of bladder or bowel. A severe compression fracture may require surgery to keep the spine in alignment.
The Special Challenge Facing Motorcycle Accident Victims
Because motorcycle riders are without protection, they are far more likely to suffer fractures of all kinds, including compound fractures. Motorcyclists are not covered under New York's no-fault insurance law. In order to receive financial compensation for broken bones and other injuries, the motorcyclist will have to bring a lawsuit.
Contact a Harlem Compression Fracture Attorney
Don't be a victim twice. We are the personal injury law firm to call if you suffered a compound fracture from construction injuries, falls or any other circumstances resulting from someone else's negligence or misconduct. Contact our Harlem compression fracture attorneys to schedule a free consultation.
From our offices in Harlem, the Bronx and Queens, our lawyers represent clients throughout the NYC metro area, including Long Island and Westchester County. Call toll free at 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462)
