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Bone fractures represent one of the most common car accident injuries. Because car accidents can be so violent, the impacts so jarring, the vehicle occupants’ bones often get pushed past their breaking points, resulting in major injuries that can take weeks, months, or even years to heal. If you or someone you love suffered a severe bone fracture in a car accident, you deserve compensation for your injuries.

At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we have a long and successful track record of fighting for the rights of car accident victims in the Guelph area. We may be able to help you take on the responsible driver and their insurance company and collect compensation to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering, and other damages. We offer a free initial case evaluation and are eager to get to work right away. To speak with a severe bone fractures lawyer serving Guelph on our team, call us at 1-800-JUSTICE.

Types Of Car Accident Bone Fractures

Bones are tough and supple, but only up to a point. If subjected to enough trauma, they can crack, break, or crush into pieces. Depending on the physical logistics and the force of a car accident, vehicle occupants may suffer several types of bone fractures. The most common include the following:

Hairline Fracture

A hairline fracture is a minor type of bone fracture. As its name indicates, a hairline fracture occurs when the bone does not break all the way through, but instead, a crack opens up at the surface. That said, depending on the angle of the fracture, the bones involved, and your propensity to heal, a hairline fracture might still qualify as a severe injury, and it could have a long recovery period.

Transverse Fracture

A transverse fracture describes a clean break of the bone. In other words, it breaks all the way through, splitting the bone into two pieces. It sounds severe, and it certainly can be, but this type of fracture, when set properly by a doctor and immobilized in a cast, usually heals completely.

Oblique Displaced Fracture

An oblique displaced fracture is an off-center separation of the bone, which can be harder to set and may result in a permanent bump or scar where the fracture happened.

Compound Fracture

In a compound fracture, the break is so severe and violent that one end of the bone ends up poking through the skin.

Comminuted Fracture

A comminuted fracture is less of a break and more of the crushing of the bone. Because it involves potentially dozens of little pieces of bone breaking off, it is a medical emergency and must be treated right away to avoid severe complications.

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Bone Fractures In Car Accidents

Car accidents can fracture bones in several ways. These are the most common:

Crushed By Interior Car Component

We often see clients whose legs were crushed by an interior component of the car upon impact. For instance, the steering column collapses on the driver’s knee or femur, resulting in a broken bone.

Fractured By Impact

Sometimes the impact of the two (or more) vehicles itself is enough to jar a bone apart, particularly smaller bones such as the collarbone or fingers.

Fractured By Collapsing Door

In a side-impact collision, the vehicle door on the side where the impact occurs might cave in, causing the person sitting on that side to bear the brunt of the impact, frequently resulting in a broken hip or leg.

Other Bone Fractures In Car Accidents

Car accidents can occur in limitless ways, and so can broken bones that result from car accidents. No matter how yours happened, Preszler Injury Lawyers wants to help. Call 1-800-JUSTICE today for a free case evaluation with a severe bone fractures lawyer serving Guelph.

Fighting For The Compensation You Deserve

When Preszler Injury Lawyers begins working for a car accident victim in Guelph, we set out with a goal to help our clients recover the full and fair compensation they deserve. That includes economic damages, meaning those that can be quantified in dollar terms, as well as non-economic damages, which refer to those that cannot be quantified in dollar terms.

Our severe bone fractures lawyer serving Guelph may be able to investigate your accident, gather evidence, file a claim against the responsible party, take on the insurance company, and help you get paid. You may be eligible to receive a settlement or judgment that pays for the following damages and more:

Medical Bills

We may be able to help you collect compensation for both your current and your future medical expenses. This means you may be eligible to have the other party pay for your hospital bills, doctor visits, rehab, therapy, prescription drugs, medical devices, and even home modifications, if necessary.

Lost Wages

Our car accident lawyers may be able to help you recover money to make up for the wages you have been unable to earn while missing work to recover from your injury.

Reduced Earning Capacity

If you have suffered a short-term or Long-Term reduction in your ability to earn a living, we may be able to help you recover compensation to make up the difference.

Pain And Suffering

We may be able to pursue non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional distress.

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If you sustained compensable injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you might be entitled to compensation. Contact our personal injury lawyers serving Guelph today by calling 1-800-JUSTICE and receive a free initial consultation.

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personal injury FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions for personal injury claims

Every personal injury lawsuit is generally comprised of five main parts. The length of time each part takes can vary depending on the complexity of your case. Your lawyer will help you through each stage by providing tailored advice and strong legal representation. 

You can expect:

  • Statement of Claim: This is a formal document that initiates the personal injury claim against the at-fault party (or individual you are suing).
  • Examination for Discovery: This is a meeting where you and your lawyer will ask the opposing party questions about the claim, the accident, fault, and anything else that is deemed relevant. The opposing party will also have the opportunity to ask you questions.
  • Gathering of Evidence: Your legal team will gather a variety of evidence on your behalf to strengthen your claim. This might include medical records, police reports, images from the accident scene, witness testimony, expert opinions, and more. 
  • Mediation: If you would like to attempt to settle without going to trial, you will likely undertake mediation. Mediation involves you and the opposing party negotiating the terms of your settlement with the assistance of a neutral third party. 
  • Trial: If you are unable to reach a settlement during mediation, your claim will proceed to trial. During trial, your lawyer will present your case and the evidence they have gathered before a judge (and sometimes a jury). Once complete, the judge will decide the final amount of compensation you’re entitled to.

It’s important to note that a majority of personal injury claims are settled through mediation, out of court. Our Toronto personal injury lawyers help guide clients through each of these stages, so they don’t have to navigate the legal complexities alone.

Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you win your case. A percentage of the settlement you receive will go towards lawyers’ fees. There are no upfront, out-of-pocket payments required.

When you’re injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, there are many different types of compensation you may be eligible to receive. The amount and kind will depend on the severity of your injury and the specifics of your case. 

Common damages you might claim include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
  • Loss of income
  • Housekeeping losses
  • Medical costs
  • Legal costs
  • And more

Our experienced Toronto personal injury attorneys will help maximize what you can recover by exploring your case and eligibility in depth. We aim to ensure that the compensation you receive reflects not only your current suffering, but the lifelong effects that your accident may have in the future.

In Ontario, you can sue for non-pecuniary damages if you have suffered a permanent and serious impairment of an important physical, mental, or psychological function, or permanent, serious disfigurement. This is known as the “threshold.” If you meet this threshold, you can sue for general damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and other similar losses.

The length of time it takes to settle a case depends on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the extent of your injuries, and whether the other parties involved are willing to settle. Some cases can be settled in a few months, while others can take years.

The length of time a personal injury claim can take varies widely according to the specifics of your case. While some cases settle in a matter of months, some can take anywhere from two to four years. 

Some factors that affect the duration of personal injury claims include:

  • Complexity of your injuries
  • Each party’s willingness to settle
  • Whether a claim goes to court
  • Insurance company cooperation
  • Availability of evidence
  • And more

When liability is clear or injuries/damages are more clearly documented, cases may move faster. A personal injury lawyer will make sure the process keeps moving, although sometimes delays (like court backlogs) are unavoidable. Seeking personal injury legal advice early may help you streamline your timeline.

In Ontario, generally speaking you have two years from the date of your injury-causing accident to file a claim. However, based on the circumstances of your individual case, this timeline could be subject to additional limitations.

After taking advantage of a free initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers, the strength of your case can be evaluated based on the evidence available and the specific circumstances of your accident. Our personal injury lawyers offer case-specific legal feedback to help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case and advise you on legal options that might be available.

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