Slip and Fall Bone Fracture
Barring degenerative conditions or certain other ailments, bones are incredibly strong. They provide the structural frame that enables people to stand upright and move around. But when they are subject to excessive weight or a forceful impact, they may fracture. Depending upon the location and severity of the fracture, the effect of the injury may span the range from painful annoyance to debilitating impairment. Quite often, fractures render one temporarily unable to work, requiring financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering.
If you have suffered a broken bone because of unsafe conditions on another person or company’s property, contact the Harrisburg slip and fall bone fracture attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.
Types of Bone Fractures
Any fracture is likely to cause its victim significant pain, and although there are many different kinds of bone fractures, a few examples help illustrate the potential complications and damage that can be done. If you fall and experience any sort of pain in the aftermath, it is advisable to seek medical attention so that you can be properly evaluated. An x-ray may uncover:
- Greenstick fractures – incomplete and limited to one side of the bone
- Complete bone fracture – the bone is completely separated across its width
- Compound bone fracture – complete break in which the bone punctures the skin, exposing the victim to potentially lethal infection
Contact Us
If you have tripped or fallen on another’s premises and sustained a fracture in the process, contact the Harrisburg slip and fall bone fracture lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511. We can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.