Victims May Be Able to Get Compensation for Their Bone Injuries
Broken bones can lead to several forms of damages, which your broken bone attorney can list and define when demanding compensation on your behalf. Whether you are filing a claim or lawsuit in our New Orleans office, you may be able to be compensated for different categories of damages, provided you present evidence that shows the extent of loss you suffered.
You can receive a free case review and sign up with our law firm to commence the legal process. A team member may ask a series of questions to gauge how much loss you endured and whether you might expect to experience further loss as we start litigation procedures. The following are examples of the types of damages car accident victims may receive after suffering a fractured bone injury.
Medical Costs
The most apparent damage to claim after fracturing a bone is medical expenses. Your broken bone injury lawyer may request access to your medical records and receive copies of your medical bills to calculate the total costs for the treatments your fractures require. Note that not every medical expense will come from a hospital or clinic but may also include costs from pharmacies and medical equipment stores. Medical-related damages may include costs for:
- An ambulance ride
- Emergency treatment care
- Hospital stays and inpatient services
- Imaging exams, such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans
- Casting and follow-up appointments
- Prescription medicines, such as painkillers
- Support devices, such as wheelchairs, slings, crutches, and walking boots
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Property Damage
If your bone fracture occurred during a car accident, another damage you might claim is property damage to your vehicle. Property damage can also extend to other forms of property, such as bicycles, trailers, and valuable possessions inside the vehicle. With these types of losses, you may be able to receive compensation for the costs to repair your property or the cash value of your property if it was destroyed beyond repair in the collision.
Income Loss
Depending on where your bone fracture is in your body, it might prevent you from fulfilling certain work duties. In many cases, your doctor may instruct you to stay home and rest, which might prevent you from collecting income if you work part-time, hourly, or do not have enough paid time off (PTO) to cover your sick leave. If you were forced to lose wages because of your bone fracture, you may be able to receive compensation for this loss.
If you cannot return to the same job following your accident and are forced to take a lower-paying job, you may be compensated for your diminished earning capacity. If you fractured a bone at work, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. Our workers’ compensation lawyers in New Orleans can review your claim and, if necessary, help you appeal a denial.
Pain and Suffering
Losses that do not have a monetary value are generally referred to as non-economic damages. These damages may cover losses ranging from physical pain, such as chronic arthritis you developed from the fracture, to emotional pain, such as losing the ability to engage in a favorite activity because of your fracture (e.g., sports or dancing).
Our fractured bones lawyer can help you collect all this information. Our goal is your healthy recovery and getting you the compensation you and your family need. You deserve the time to heal in peace and shouldn’t have to do this on your own. Help is available.
