Thursday, June 14, 2007

Fractured Bone Personal Injury Lawyers

Millions of people sustain fractures everyday. A fracture simply put is a break in a bone. Treatments of fractures vary on the type of the fracture and the seriousness of the break of the bone.

For some, bone alignment is not affected and these bones only need splints and casts to let the broken area heal. Others who are not so lucky need realignment or reduction which can only be done by operation.

Reductions could be open or closed. Closed reduction is when surgery is not necessary. Open reduction on the other hand is more painful. It requires an operation where pins, screws and plates are used to place the bone and keep it straight. Therapy is also longer with reduction. However, in all kinds of fractures, home exercise is necessary to bring back 100% use of the limb.

If you have sustained fractured bones as a result of other person/s negligence, you can definitely claim not only medical costs but you are also entitled to claims for pain and suffering and losses. Call an accident lawyer and let these experts help you in getting you your just and reasonable claims.