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Broken Bone Injuries - FAQ
- What steps should I take to get compensation for a broken bone injury that happens at work?
- Can I get money now to help pay for the medical care I’ll need in the future to take care of my broken bone injury?
- How do I know if someone else is at fault for my broken bone injury?
- What is a slip & fall accident and who is responsible?
What steps should I take to get compensation for a broken bone injury that happens at work?
Although every broken bone injury claim is different, there are steps everyone should take after getting injured at work.
- Enter the details in the employer's record book as soon as possible after the accident. Be sure to enter the specifics yourself, or insist on viewing any entry as it is made.
- Gather the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any potential witnesses to your accident.
- If possible take photographs of the location of the accident as soon as you can.
- Organize and write all details of the accident down as soon as possible and include all events that led up to it.
- Photograph any machinery, plants, tools, supports, or vehicles involved.
- Photograph and document all visible injuries.
- Consult a doctor for medical treatment and also to document your injuries and conditions.
Can I get money now to help pay for the medical care I’ll need in the future to take care of my broken bone injury?
Some broken bone injuries can leave victims with lifelong disabilities that require ongoing medical attention. If a court decides that someone else is at fault for your broken bone injury, the guilty party will most likely be asked to reimburse you for all your past medical expenses as well as those you are likely to have in the future.
In addition to medical expenses, you may receive compensation for pain and suffering, wages lost due to your inability to work, as well as wages you potentially could have earned in the future if your injury prevents you from returning to the same occupation.
How do I know if someone else is at fault for my broken bone injury?
You may not know for sure if someone else’s actions contributed to your broken bone injury. As humans we are quick to blame ourselves, but it’s important to step back and look at all the circumstances surrounding your car accident or other incident. Schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys so we can review all the facts surrounding your broken bone injury and protect your rights.
What is a slip & fall accident and who is responsible?
Slip and fall describes the type of injury suffered on someone else's property as a result of a defect, slippery substance or other dangerous condition. These injuries commonly occur at supermarkets and restaurants with food on the floor; when inadequate steps are taken to remove ice and snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots; or when porches, ramps and balconies are not well maintained. As a result, slip and fall victims experience broken bone injuries, head injuries and spinal cord injuries.
The general rule of law is that the owner or manager of the premises has a duty to keep the premises in reasonably safe condition or at least warn individuals of dangerous conditions that the owner caused, knew about, or should have known about. The less obvious the defect or dangerous condition is, the greater the duty of the owner or manager to remedy or warn.
Sources:
http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/aches/broken_bones.html
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/UVaHealth/adult_orthopaedics/ligament.cfm
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00097
http://www.solomonrelihan.com/PracticeAreas/Broken-Bone-Injury.asp
