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When an accident is serious enough to break or fracture the strongest structures in our body, it is a good sign that the accident involved some extraordinarily high forces. When bones fracture, immediate medical attention is needed, and the recovery process for victims can be long and arduous.

How Bones Fracture In Accidents

Of course, bones break in many types of accidents, including sports or work accidents. Bones can also be made more brittle by age or illness.

There are many ways that bones can fracture in a car accident. Some examples are:

  • Ribs can be broken when the chest area is thrust against a steering wheel, or against a deploying airbag. They can also be broken in a fall. Broken ribs themselves will eventually heal, however, when ribs fracture, they can then pierce surrounding organs. A common example is the lungs, which are often punctured by fractured ribs, leading to pneumothorax, or a collapsed lung.
  • Arms and wrists can be broken when people naturally extend them to try to avoid colliding with the interior of the vehicle, or when they are extended to try to break the impact from a fall. The bones in the arms are not strong enough to stop the momentum of the body being pushed forward in an accident.
  • Leg bone fractures (including the femur, tibia and fibula bones) can occur when they too push forward in an attempt to brace the body or keep it from being thrust forward. Additionally, the legs are especially vulnerable to injuries that happen when the driver or passenger compartment is crushed, caving the interior of the vehicle into the leg bones. The lower appendages and hip bones are especially vulnerable when pedestrians are hit by oncoming cars.
  • In serious rear-end collisions, the vertebrae in our backs can be fractured. These fractured discs, if serious enough, can move the vertebrae so much that they push against the spinal nerves.
  • Of course, almost every part of the body is susceptible to injury when someone is ejected from a vehicle. The force of breaking through windows, and falling to the ground, can fracture any of these bones, as well as the hips, facial bones, or skull.

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Different Kinds Of Fractures

Any time a bone fractures, it is a serious injury, and one that requires immediate medical attention. However, there are different kinds of fractures that the body sustains in an accident.

A partial fracture is the least serious of fractured bones. In a partial fracture, a crack develops that does not go all the way through the bone. A complete fracture is where the break has gone all the way through the bone. If the crack does go all the way through the bone, doctors will next determine whether the fracture is displaced or non-displaced.

In a non-displaced bone fracture, the bone is cracked, but still intact, or at least, the bones still align with each other. With proper care, this kind of fracture will heal relatively well, and surgical treatment is rarely needed.

In a displaced fracture, the broken bone has not only fractured all the way through the bone, but one part of the bone has moved from the other side of the fractured bone. The bones no longer align with each other. These kinds of fractured bones may require surgery, but almost always will require stabilization of the break for a long time, to ensure that the bones heal in line with each other.

Sometimes a displaced fracture is so serious and has become so displaced, that the broken bone is jutting out through the skin. This is called an open (or compound) fracture and can involve serious damage to not just the bone, but to tissues, organs, the skin, or nerves.

Even when the bone does not break through the skin, a bone fracture can still be very serious. This is the case with comminuted fractures, which resemble a crush injury. The bone is crushed into many pieces; imagine a wooden stick being hit by a hammer. The stick would not only break but would have pieces of wood shorn off.

Like open fractures, comminuted fractures are very serious. Surgery may be required, as will the insertion of pins and a long period of recovery, especially for weight-bearing bones, such as those in the legs.

Symptoms And Recovery From Fractured Bones

People usually know that they have sustained a broken bone. If there are not visibly obvious signs, such as with an open fracture, the most immediate sign will be pain—although sometimes in the stress of the aftermath of an accident, the pain may not be immediately apparent.

The area of the fractured bone may be bruised, stiff, or feel warm to the touch. The area of the bone fracture may also look disfigured or out of alignment.

The body immediately reacts to bone fractures by sending blood to the area, which results in swelling. Blood vessels may actually grow in the area of the break. Just like on your skin when it is injured, your bone will form a callus to hold the broken bones (or the bones brought close together by surgery after the accident) together. The bone is stabilized with a cast or other immobilization device, to make sure the callous holds together.

Eventually, the body actually creates new bone in the area and remodels the bone to get it back to its original shape. This is when doctors usually recommend patients engage in more vigorous physical therapy, as the bone is now strong enough to bear weight, It can take many years before a bone gets to its original strength.

Getting Help

When you sustain a serious fractured bone, your medical bills, lost wages, and medicines may cost a lot of money. Canada has a no-fault insurance system that can help you, but you also may be able to file a lawsuit against a driver that caused your accident and injuries. That lawsuit can provide additional benefits, above what insurance will pay. A good Ajax lawyer can help you determine if you can file a lawsuit, and will help you gather the evidence that you need to make your case.

The personal injury lawyers at Preszler Injury Lawyers can help you if you sustain fractured bones or any type of injury in a car accident or other type of accident due to someone else’s negligence. Call us today to discuss your injuries and your accident.

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personal injury FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions for personal injury claims

Every personal injury lawsuit is generally comprised of five main parts. The length of time each part takes can vary depending on the complexity of your case. Your lawyer will help you through each stage by providing tailored advice and strong legal representation. 

You can expect:

  • Statement of Claim: This is a formal document that initiates the personal injury claim against the at-fault party (or individual you are suing).
  • Examination for Discovery: This is a meeting where you and your lawyer will ask the opposing party questions about the claim, the accident, fault, and anything else that is deemed relevant. The opposing party will also have the opportunity to ask you questions.
  • Gathering of Evidence: Your legal team will gather a variety of evidence on your behalf to strengthen your claim. This might include medical records, police reports, images from the accident scene, witness testimony, expert opinions, and more. 
  • Mediation: If you would like to attempt to settle without going to trial, you will likely undertake mediation. Mediation involves you and the opposing party negotiating the terms of your settlement with the assistance of a neutral third party. 
  • Trial: If you are unable to reach a settlement during mediation, your claim will proceed to trial. During trial, your lawyer will present your case and the evidence they have gathered before a judge (and sometimes a jury). Once complete, the judge will decide the final amount of compensation you’re entitled to.

It’s important to note that a majority of personal injury claims are settled through mediation, out of court. Our Toronto personal injury lawyers help guide clients through each of these stages, so they don’t have to navigate the legal complexities alone.

Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you win your case. A percentage of the settlement you receive will go towards lawyers’ fees. There are no upfront, out-of-pocket payments required.

When you’re injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, there are many different types of compensation you may be eligible to receive. The amount and kind will depend on the severity of your injury and the specifics of your case. 

Common damages you might claim include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
  • Loss of income
  • Housekeeping losses
  • Medical costs
  • Legal costs
  • And more

Our experienced Toronto personal injury attorneys will help maximize what you can recover by exploring your case and eligibility in depth. We aim to ensure that the compensation you receive reflects not only your current suffering, but the lifelong effects that your accident may have in the future.

In Ontario, you can sue for non-pecuniary damages if you have suffered a permanent and serious impairment of an important physical, mental, or psychological function, or permanent, serious disfigurement. This is known as the “threshold.” If you meet this threshold, you can sue for general damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and other similar losses.

The length of time it takes to settle a case depends on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the extent of your injuries, and whether the other parties involved are willing to settle. Some cases can be settled in a few months, while others can take years.

The length of time a personal injury claim can take varies widely according to the specifics of your case. While some cases settle in a matter of months, some can take anywhere from two to four years. 

Some factors that affect the duration of personal injury claims include:

  • Complexity of your injuries
  • Each party’s willingness to settle
  • Whether a claim goes to court
  • Insurance company cooperation
  • Availability of evidence
  • And more

When liability is clear or injuries/damages are more clearly documented, cases may move faster. A personal injury lawyer will make sure the process keeps moving, although sometimes delays (like court backlogs) are unavoidable. Seeking personal injury legal advice early may help you streamline your timeline.

In Ontario, generally speaking you have two years from the date of your injury-causing accident to file a claim. However, based on the circumstances of your individual case, this timeline could be subject to additional limitations.

After taking advantage of a free initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers, the strength of your case can be evaluated based on the evidence available and the specific circumstances of your accident. Our personal injury lawyers offer case-specific legal feedback to help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case and advise you on legal options that might be available.

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