The average value of a compression fracture lawsuit can vary from $10,000 to $100,000, though it has been suggested by one study that the median value for a vertebrae fracture settlement is $112,537. If you have multiple fractures to the vertebrae or complications that result in partial or permanent disability, the amount of compensation may be anywhere from $500,000 to $1,500,000.
Whether you have a compression fracture from a truck accident or falling down on someone else’s property, it’s essential to understand the potential value of an injury claim against the negligent party. The personal injury lawyers of Normandie are here to assist you with this, and other issues related to your case during a free case evaluation.
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What is a Compression Fracture?
To put it simply, a compression fracture is a type of injury where one or more broken bones in your vertebrae cause it to collapse, which makes you stoop over and create a shortened appearance. Normally, the effect in the front of the vertebrae, which is why people stoop forward when they have this type of injury.
Compression fractures are often caused by osteoporosis, where the bones weaken, making them more susceptible to a fracture. Alternatively, you can end up with a compression fracture from an accident, such as:
- Car accident
- Slip and fall or trip and fall
- Accidents at work
- After a surgery that was performed incorrectly – medical malpractice
Symptoms of a fractured vertebrae include a hunched-over appearance, decrease in height, and significant back pain. As the condition progresses, you may have worsening pain, numbness and tingling, and nerve damage that makes it difficult to walk or control your bowels.
Available treatments for a compression fracture include pain medications, physical therapy, and medications for osteoporosis. In rare instances, you may need surgery, such as a spinal fusion to repair and fuse the vertebrae together.
How Much Do Compression Fracture Cases Settle for?
Without knowing many details about your case, it’s impossible to say how much you can receive from a compression fracture case. The source of the injury matters as well, which is relevant in terms of whether you are filing a personal injury lawsuit or a workers’ compensation claim for a work injury.
There are various studies to suggest that compensation amounts from accident claims for a spinal cord injury range from $10,000 to $100,000 on average. Then again, there are many factors that play a role in settlements and jury verdicts, which include the damages you are entitled to and how much you can receive in each of these categories.
Monetary Damages from a Personal Injury Claim
Spinal cord injuries are commonly associated with fall accidents, like slip and falls at a store or apartment building. Car accidents are another common source of damage to the spinal cord. No matter what type of accident you had, it’s important to determine the monetary losses you incurred, along with the level of emotional trauma and physical pain you are experiencing. Damages you can ask for in a compression fracture lawsuit include:
- Medical expenses, including long-term or lifetime medical care
- Lost wages while you recover from your injury
- Lost earning capacity / lifetime lost wages if you are permanently disabled
- Damage to any property (your car, for example)
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Attorney’s fees
- Punitive damages
By contacting our office, you can speak to an attorney who is experienced with vertebrae fracture cases. That way, you can learn about the full range of compensation that’s available to you and the steps we can take to ensure that justice is served on your behalf.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for a Compression Fracture
The benefits you are entitled to from the state’s WC system is based on various circumstances related to your work-related illness or injury. In essence, there are 5 types of compensation benefits that are paid to workers in the event of an accident or health condition that was caused by their employment. So, if you qualify for a workers’ compensation claim, the value of your compression fracture case is based on which of these damages you qualify to receive:
- Temporary Disability
- Permanent Disability
- Cost of medical care
- Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits
- Return to Work Supplement Program
Filing a Claim before the Statutory Deadline
As with any personal injury lawsuit, you must file a compression fracture injury claim within the statute of limitations. While there are exceptions, the general deadline to sue for a vertebrae fracture is 2 years of whenever the accident occurred.
If you are seeking workers’ compensation benefits, the first step is to notify your employer of the injury within 30 days. This may be 30 days from the event that caused the injury, or when you were diagnosed with a compression fracture that’s associated with your employment. Also, you must file the necessary claim forms with your workers’ comp insurance provider within 1 year from the accident date / date of diagnosis.
Contact a Spinal Cord Injury Accident Lawyer
Being left with an injury that’s causing you pain, mobility issues, and other health issues is difficult to live with. In addition, you are likely to have significant financial problems due to your medical needs and impaired ability to work or perform daily tasks. If your injury resulted from a workplace accident or another party’s careless or reckless actions, we can help you file a claim for monetary damages.
Accident victims here at Normandie Law Firm are covered by the Zero Fee Guarantee. You pay $0 for us to handle your case from start to finish and secure a favorable settlement or jury verdict. If we fail in our mission to bring you justice, you pay us nothing for the cost of legal fees – guaranteed.
If you’re ready to learn more about the ways we can assist you, contact us today to receive a free case review. Along with free initial consultations, you can call us to schedule a free second opinion if you have questions or concerns about a pending lawsuit or workers’ comp claim.
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