Arizona Car Accident Broken Bone Lawyers
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What types of bones are typically broken in Arizona car accidents?
Leg breaks may result from crushing/compression injuries. For instance, the legs can be crushed by/pinned against the steering column after a head-on crash.
Hand and wrist injuries can be caused by your automatic attempts to brace yourself against a collision. For instance, you may instinctively put your hands in front of your face or against the side of the door. The collision could then exert compressive and torsional forces on your wrists and hands, causing breaks.
Rib breaks can occur when, for instance, an airbag deploys at overly close range.
Neck fractures can occur in severe cases of whiplash.
The severity, nature, and type of break will
depend on
a wide variety of factors, such as:
- Whether or not you were using a safety belt/airbag system
- Whether you got hit from the front or the side
- Whether you were already predisposed to injury due to an underlying condition, such as obesity or pregnancy
Not all breaks and fractures are created equal
Different bone breaks and fractures can require radically different treatments. Smaller cracks, such as hairline and greenstick fractures, stay "within the bone". Avulsion fractures involve the detachment of the tendon from a bone. More complicated breaks include compound fractures (in which the bone pierces the skin), buckle fractures (the bone ruptures), and comminuted fractures (in which the bone shatters into fragments).
What should you do if you or a loved one has suffered
bone damage and/or fractures in an Phoenix traffic accident?
First of all, get immediate medical attention. Untreated broken bone injuries can lead to systemic problems, including internal bleeding, organ damage, nerve damage, and long-term damage to the muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons.
Afterwards, consider calling an auto injury attorney for a free consultation. Alexis and Mark Breyer represent injury victims in Arizona crashes. Since 1996, this husband-and-wife team has been doing battle for injury victims, and they have racked up an impressive record – 98% of their cases settle successfully. They are available 24/7 at 602-267-1280 for a no obligation free consultation. They are also proud members of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
