Broken bones are among the most common accident injuries, ranging from simple breaks that heal in weeks to complex fractures requiring surgery, hardware, and months of rehabilitation. The value of a fracture claim depends heavily on the severity.
Types of Fractures
Simple fractures may heal with a cast, while compound, comminuted, or displaced fractures often require surgery and permanent hardware. Some fractures cause lasting limitations or arthritis.
Fractures of the spine, pelvis, and skull are especially serious.
What Drives Claim Value
Surgery, permanent hardware, lasting impairment, time off work, and the pain involved all increase the value of a fracture claim. Documentation of the treatment and its impact is key.
Future complications, like the need for hardware removal, should be considered.
Protecting Your Claim
Insurers may treat fractures as routine and undervalue them. Washington's lack of damage caps allows recovery of the full extent of harm when a fracture causes lasting effects.
If you suffered a fracture in a Washington accident, a free case review can help value your claim.
Have questions about your own situation? Get a free, confidential case review. You pay no fee unless you win. Call 973-566-5599.
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Washington attorney.