Broken Wrist Injury Claims

The most common type of bone break in this country is a broken wrist, especially for people under the age of 75.  In fact, one out of six emergency room break patients are there because of a broken wrist.  The good news is, a broken wrist can often be easier to treat than other breaks, because the wrist structure is more stable and does not require surgery as often.  However, that does not mean a broken wrist does not have its share of pain, inconvenience, and expense.  Wrist injuries often occur in traffic accidents or slip and fall accidents, which can be due to the negligence of others.  When that is the case, the victim can generally file suit against the responsible person and recover compensation for the expenses and suffering.

Causes of Broken Wrist Injuries

The most common causes of broken wrist injuries include:

• Traffic accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Athletic accidents, such as skiing or biking accidents

When someone falls, the natural reaction is to reach out the hand to break the fall.  At that point, the end of the radius, or arm bone, near the hand can break, resulting in the most common form of broken wrist injury.

Some of these accidents are the fault of the victim.  However, when a traffic accident or slip and fall are involved, it is important to consider all factors, and often consult an accident attorney, to determine who else may be at fault and responsibility to pay compensation.  It is also important to consider the state’s injury statute of limitations.  If such claims are not filed before the end of that period, which can range from one to ten years, depending on the state, such claims will be disallowed.

Slip and Fall Injuries

Anyone who suffers a slip and fall injury that results in a broken wrist should understand that a property owner has a responsibility to maintain their property in a safe manner.  Whether they are a business owner, an employer, or a neighbor, if they have allowed a dangerous situation to exist that injures another, they may be liable for any costs and suffering incurred.  Even close friends or family members should be willing to acknowledge their responsibility.  In most cases, the property owner’s property insurance provides insurance settlements for broken arms and wrists.  An employer’s worker’s compensation covers employee injuries, as well.  However, if a defendant and their insurance company are unwilling to pay such insurance settlements for broken arms, or attempting to pay less than is appropriate, it may require the assistance of an accident attorney to ensure that a victim receives compensation for their suffering and expenses.

Help from an Accident Attorney

Accident attorneys are experienced at assessing these kinds of injuries and can often provide valuable advice from the first consultation, determining whether a case is eligible to be pursued and when the victim’s state injury statute of limitations ends.  It can be well worth the time to obtain this advice to be sure an injured party obtains the legal representation they deserve.