A bone fracture and a broken bone are one and the same. There are two different types of fractures-open and closed. An open fracture results in a tear in the skin and may have a protruding bone, while a closed fracture occurs when the fractured bone remains under the skin. A person may experience a bone fracture in many types of accidents, such as sporting accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and workplace accidents. In fact, approximately 7 million bone fractures take place every year in the United States which require medical attention.
Below are some signs of a possible fracture:
- Snapping sound heard during the injury
- Severe and increasing pain of the injured area
- Bruising and/or swelling
- Limb or joint that is obviously out of place
- Feeling a snap during the injury
- Movement where there is not typically a joint on the body
- Bone punctured through the skin
- Inability to put pressure on or move injured body part
- Loss of feeling and/or tingling of the injured area
If you suffer from a broken or fracture bone, it is important that you receive medical treatment to determine the severity of the bone injury and to establish whether or not you are suffering from any other injuries. Depending upon the severity of the injury, as well as your age and health at the time of the accident your recovery may take weeks or months. The inability to fully function as the result of a broken or fracture bone may affect your ability to perform your work duties, therefore costing you money.
The skilled Columbia & Charleston South Carolina personal injury attorneys at Sanders & Nettles will use their legal knowledge and skill to hold the negligent party responsible for the injuries that they caused. We may be able to recover monetary compensation for your broken bone related expenses, including medical and hospital bills.