Fractures & Orthopedic Injuries
Did you suffer a fracture or an orthopedic injury in a car accident? The term “orthopedic” is used regularly in injury cases, but many people do not understand what it means. The dictionary defines orthopedics as “the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments.” Orthopedic injuries can affect the spine, toes, arms, legs, shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, hips, feet, ankles, neck, back, fingers, hands, all ligaments, tendons, and muscles connected with any of these bones. Orthopedic injuries are typically very painful and can drastically affect all aspects of your life.
Broken Bones
Fractures and broken bones are common after an automobile crash and can inhibit your ability to return to work. If enough force or pressure is exerted onto a bone, it will ultimately split or break. Trauma from auto accidents often causes breaks and fractures. Broken bones can be serious and take weeks or sometimes months to heal. Hairline fractures can easily go undetected without proper treatment and can result in complications later on, such as pain or arthritis.
Common areas for broken bone and fracture injuries include:
- Broken collarbones
- Cervical fractures
- Spinal fractures
- Pelvic and Hip fractures
- Head and neck fractures
- Broken ribs
- Broken arms
- Broken legs
- Broken wrists
- Compound Fractures
- Hairline Fractures
Some symptoms of broken bones include:
- A visibly out-of-place or misshapen limb or joint
- Intense pain
- Swelling, bruising or bleeding
- Broken skin with bone protruding
- Numbness and tingling
- Limited mobility or inability to move a limb
If you were involved in an auto accident and suffered broken or fractured bones, you need experience and expertise on your side. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys are ready to schedule your free consultation and discuss your case.
Sprains & Strains
While fractures are some of the most common injuries, sprains and strains are also common and, oftentimes, more difficult to cure than a broken bone. Many people believe that a sprain and strain are the same things, but they are not. A sprain occurs to the ligaments in our body, while a strain occurs in the tendons or muscles. The treatment and recovery period for these two injuries are different and it is often difficult to tell the difference between a severe strain and a torn ligament without a proper physical exam and imaging. Left untreated, a ligament may remain chronically stretched, torn or strained, leading to severe or prolonged ligament pain. Ligament pain may sometimes be confined to the injury site, but it can also refer to pain that exists in distant body parts. We work with you to ensure that you get the proper medical treatment for your fracture or torn ligament.
Amputation After an Accident
Sometimes accident victims can suffer injuries severe enough to require an amputation of a limb, unfortunately. Amputations often result in severe physical and psychological trauma that can take years to get over and heal from. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys have recovered millions for those having undergone amputations following multiple types of accidents. We understand the enormous amounts of pain and suffering that amputees have to endure, but these victims do not have to suffer through it alone.
Many different types of accidents can result in amputations such as the following:
- Accidents involving a person whose limbs are pinned under the vehicle or between two vehicles
- Drunk or distracted driving accidents
- Head on collisions that can crush legs at the knees
- Industrial accidents
- Roll-over automobile accidents
- On-the-job accidents
Amputees often experience the following after their accident:
- Mounting Medical Expenses
- Lost Earning Capacity
- Lost Wages
- Pain and Suffering
- Disfigurement
- Disabilities
- Emotional Distress
- Loss of Quality of Life
- Embarrassment
- Other Damages
If you have suffered the loss of a limb as a result of an accident, the injury attorneys at Gordon McKernan have the expertise and compassion to advocate on your behalf and are ready to speak with you about your case. Your healing, both physically and mentally, is our highest priority. Schedule your free consultation now to discuss how we can help you recover the amount you deserve.
