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Broken Leg

Broken Leg 1A broken leg is a very painful injury, leaving open the chance for long-term or even life-threatening complications. Because the bones in the leg are the largest bones in the body and those bones are responsible for supporting you as you walk so you can get around, even the slightest fracture can be extremely painful.

If you have a broken leg because of the negligence of another person, Brotherly Law can help you. We care about you and your broken leg lawyer in Philadelphia will fight for you so that you can seek the justice you need to move forward, as well as the compensation to pay your expenses. While money won’t take away the physical and emotional pain, it does relieve you of the financial strain.

Broken Leg Types and their Treatments

The treatment for a broken leg can vary based on the type of break with a cast being the most common treatment and surgery also being very common. The following are the break classifications:

  • Compound fracture – This is also called an open fracture because the bone may pierce the skin. This fracture is very serious, so the treatment is aggressive so that the chance of infection is reduced. If infection occurs, surgeries and many antibiotics may be needed. Infection can also spread to other parts of the body.
  • Closed fracture – The skin is unbroken, but the chances of complications are still there. Surgery may still be needed to repair the bone and the surgery itself can increase the chance of an infection developing.
  • Incomplete fracture – This fracture type is when the bone is cracked, but it remains intact. This type of break is painful, but it can heal without any further complications. It is important to follow doctor orders on this type of fracture since trying to walk on it could cause it to worsen.
  • Complete fracture – The bone is snapped in half or into multiple pieces. This is another type of fracture that could require surgery to repair. When the bone is in a few pieces, it needs to be put together again with screws or plates.
  • Comminuted fracture – If you’ve heard the phrase, “the bone was crushed.” This is when that occurs and it can require surgery to align the bone and put it back together. Again, infection could be an issue and multiple surgeries may be needed to reconstruct the shattered bone.

Once a leg is broken, it is important to restrict movement for six to eight weeks, which means that a person is not going to be able to work or carry out any activities that they are used to. For those with small children, it may be impossible to take care of their children, so others may have to help do so or daycare may be needed.

Once the cast is removed from the leg, rehabilitation and physical therapy is needed to help restore movement through the reduction of stiffness and strengthening of muscle. This therapy can last many months before the bone is healed.

Common Causes of Broken Legs

Broken Leg 2Broken legs can result from a number of accident types. Those accident types include car accidents, a fall while on the job at a construction site, the leg becoming pinned behind equipment on the job, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, or slips and falls on hazardous surfaces or stairs. There are many causes for these accidents. When the accident is caused by the negligence of someone else, it is important to hold that party accountable for the medical costs, rehabilitation, medical equipment, lost wages, and other costs that may result.

Contact an Experienced Broken Leg Lawyer Philadelphia who will Fight for You

A broken leg is a very serious injury and one that can take a long time to heal, but can still result in long-term complications. If you have sustained injuries in an accident that was the fault of someone else, you may be able to hold them liable for the medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs that your own insurance may not. To learn more about how Brotherly Law can help you, call us at (215) 545-8500 or contact us online for a free consultation.

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