Fractures may not seem serious and some do heal rather quickly. However, they are painful and they result in medical expenses, lost wages due to time missed at work, and other expenses. That is why a person who experiences a fracture injury in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence has the right to pursue the responsible party for compensation.
If you have been injured in an accident due to no fault of your own, it is your right to pursue all parties responsible. With the help of your Mankato personal injury attorney, you can recover the compensation that you need in order to pay for those medical expenses, replace the lost wages, and to pay for the other expenses that have resulted from the accident that caused the debilitating fracture(s).
Sound Legal Advice
When you are wondering whether or not you have a personal injury case, it is best to consult with your attorney to learn about what your next step should be. If your attorney feels that you do have a case, then the process can move forward. This means investigating what occurred, having medical professionals provide reports on the severity of the injuries, and assessing the costs associated with the injuries. From there, your attorney will be able to inform you of your options, what the expected outcomes of each of those options are, and give advice on what could produce the best possible outcome. That way you are in control of your case, but you will have a very powerful advocate in your corner throughout the legal process.
If you are someone who has recently been involved in an accident and you are experiencing pain or swelling where you were injured, it is best to get medical attention as soon as possible. You can use the information that the doctor gathers in your case. The different types of serious fractures include:
- Skull fractures
- Femur fractures
- Elbow fractures
- Pelvic fractures
- Hip fractures
- Ulna radial fractures
- Foot or ankle fractures
These are just some of the fracture types that a person can suffer from.
Effective Accident Injury Representation
To receive the representation you deserve, as well as the compensation that you need, your attorney will aggressively represent you. The other side will try to prevent you from receiving the money that you need, which is why you need to have an attorney fighting for you every step of the way. Your Southern Minnesota personal injury lawyer may be able to secure compensation through settlement or, if settlement is not the effective route to take, through trial.
Contact A Mankato Personal Injury Lawyer
Bone fractures may not seem serious, but they can cause a number of issues when carrying out everyday tasks. They can also keep a person out of work. If you have sustained fractures in an accident that was due to someone else’s negligence, you may have a personal injury claim against the responsible party. To learn more about your options, call Farrish Johnson Law Office, CHTD at 507-625-2525 for a free consultation.
