Seeking Compensation for Broken Bones After a Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall Accident

Getting injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident can be both physically and financially devastating, especially when broken bones are involved. If you find yourself in this situation, better understanding your rights as well as how to file a compensation claim can help you recover both physically and financially.

Slip and Fall Versus Trip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents occur when a person loses their footing due to a slippery surface, such as wet floors, ice, or spilled liquids. The primary issue in these cases is often a lack of traction, which causes the person to slide uncontrollably and fall. Common causes include unmarked wet floors, uneven floor surfaces, or poor maintenance.

Trip and fall accidents, on the other hand, happen when a person stumbles over an object or an uneven surface, such as a raised sidewalk, a loose carpet, or an obstructing object. These accidents are typically caused by obstacles in the walking path or sudden changes in the walking surface, like a pothole or cracked pavement.

Types of Broken Bone Injuries in a Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall Accident

In slip and fall or trip and fall accidents, individuals can suffer various types of broken bone injuries, each with different implications for treatment and recovery.

• Fractured wrist: A common injury from catching oneself during a fall, a wrist fracture can range from simple hairline cracks to complex breaks. Treatment often includes immobilization with a cast or, in severe cases, surgical intervention.
• Fractured ankle: Ankle fractures occur when the force of the fall causes the bones in the ankle to break. These fractures can involve the tibia, fibula, or both, and may require casting or surgery depending on the severity.
• Broken arm or leg: A fall can lead to fractures in various parts of the arm, including the humerus, radius, or ulna. Treatment typically involves casting, but surgery might be needed for complex fractures. Leg fractures can affect the femur, tibia, or fibula. These injuries are often severe and may require extensive treatment, including surgery, physical therapy, and long-term rehabilitation.
• Broken pelvis: A pelvic fracture, which occurs from a high-impact fall, can be life-threatening and may require surgical repair. Recovery is often lengthy and involves pain management and physical therapy.
• Fractured spine: Falls can sometimes cause vertebral fractures, which might lead to severe pain, neurological issues, or even paralysis. Treatment may include bracing, physical therapy, or surgery.
• Broken collarbone: Collarbone fractures are common in falls where the individual lands on their shoulder. Treatment typically involves rest, immobilization, and, in severe cases, surgical repair.

Impact of Broken Bone Injuries

Broken bone injuries from accidents can have long-term consequences on various aspects of a person’s life. Physically, fractures can cause intense pain, limited mobility, and require extensive medical treatment, including surgery, casts, and physical therapy. Recovery times may vary from a few weeks for minor fractures to several months or even years for severe breaks, affecting daily activities and personal independence.

Financially, broken bone injuries often lead to significant expenses, including medical bills for treatment and ongoing care, as well as costs for medications and rehabilitation. Lost wages due to time off work can further strain finances, especially if the injury results in long-term disability. Broken bone injuries often lead to a challenging and costly recovery process, affecting both physical well-being and quality of life.

Contacting an Experienced Lawyer

Property owners and/or property managers may be liable for slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. If you were involved in such an accident as a result of someone else’s negligence (carelessness), please remember that you have rights. Some of the damages that victims of such accidents can claim include, but are not limited to, medical expenses, loss of wages and benefits, cost of hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, past and future pain and suffering, permanent injury, etc.

The experienced New York personal injury attorneys with the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you. For over 53 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses.

Our law firm recovered $1,700,000 for a woman who slipped and fell and received no hospital or medical treatment for one month after the accident. We recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.

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