Compensation For A Fracture Injury In Kentucky

Kentucky and Ohio residents can suffer from broken bones and serious fractures in several situations, from car crashes to slips and falls to workplace accidents. These fractures are extremely painful and can take months to heal, typically leading to extensive medical bills and lost wages if the broken bone prevents a return to work. In severe cases, such as skull fractures or bone infections, the fracture could even prove fatal.

This is why it’s so important to know what legal options you have, and we are here to help at Merk & Gile, Injury Attorneys, serving the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Our award-winning lawyers have decades of combined experience. We know how to navigate the legal system and fight for the compensation you deserve. We also offer free initial consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you never pay a bill unless we win your case.

Types Of Bone Fractures

There are more than 6 million annual bone fractures in the United States and they can take many different forms. Children and the elderly are especially susceptible to severe bone breaks. Here are a few of the most common bone fractures:

• An incomplete fracture, where the bone is cracked
• A complete fracture, where the bone breaks into two pieces
• A simple fracture, which only involves the bone itself and does no harm to surrounding tissues
• A compound fracture, where the bone is visible through the skin
• A comminuted fracture, where the bone breaks into more than two pieces
• A stable fracture, where the bone does not need to be reset, but there is a clear break

The more complex the fracture is medically, the more of a financial impact it is likely to impose. For example, a compound fracture can lead to far more extensive medical treatment and may take much longer to heal than a simple fracture. Severe fractures can also lead to complications like nonunion and avascular necrosis, significantly increasing medical costs due to prolonged treatment, surgeries and rehabilitation.

Your Legal Rights

If you have suffered a bone fracture and believe you deserve compensation, call us at 513-838-2511 or use the convenient online contact form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney. We proudly serve the injured in Newport and Lexington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio.