Average Case Value of a Broken Hand

Our law firm, Normandie Law Firm, often fields calls from people who have suffered damage to their hands in accidents. They come to us with queries about how much compensation they can earn if their hands have broken or been severely injured. Most wonder about the average case settlement for a broken hand, while others merely want to know if the expected payout of their case is worth $1,000,000 or more. Hand injury compensation amounts vary from case to case, but fortunately, you can earn more than the average compensation if you are represented by a skilled lawyer at our firm. We have years of experience with broken hand lawsuits and can take the necessary action to sue the responsible party. Our goal is to ensure that your hand injury compensation covers all damages related to the accident. Let Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles handle your claim.

Common Causes of Broken Hands

You may break your hand in a number of ways. The hand is generally very strong and durable and can withstand a lot of blows and crushes, but if the angle of impact is wrong or if it is struck by something huge, it could break. You can break your hand in a car crash, which would be expected, but you could also simply slip and fall and break your hand when you brace for impact. Some of the causes of broken hands include:

• Premises liability: Slip and fall accidents can result in broken hands and other damages. You may trip on torn carpeting, slippery or wet floors, broken stairs, a pothole, discarded merchandise in a store, and more. Depending on the circumstances of the situation, you may be able to sue for a large sum; if you fell in a restaurant, for example, you were owed a high duty of care, but if you were simply walking in a park, you may not have the same clear cut target and thus would earn less.
• Medical malpractice: If a doctor asks you to perform a task that he knows would place undue stress on your hand, or if he mistakenly breaks your hand during surgery, you could sue the doctor and the hospital for medical malpractice. These accidents are usually the result of negligent attention; your chart may have been marked wrong or the doctor may have confused you with another patient. Sometimes, he may simply have done what he thought was best, but still wound up damaging you.
• Car accidents: You usually tend to brace for impact if you see that you are about to get involved in a car crash, but you could also be caught off guard and have your hand damaged when you are struck. Your hand may strike the windshield, steering wheel, dashboard, or other part of the car, or it may be caught between another vehicle and your own.
• Product liability: You must be extremely careful when using certain products; misuse could result in broken hands and other injuries. Certain straps, weightlifting equipment, and power tools could all have various malfunctions that cause hand damage.
• Assault and battery: If another individual harms you in an assault and battery situation, you could suffer various injuries all over your body. Your hands may break from fighting back or being targeted, and you could also suffer head and brain damages and other broken bones or fractures. It is important that you do all you can to pursue restitution from the responsible individual, as the damages may cover all of your debts and expenses.

Your broken hand can make life extremely difficult, especially if your dominant hand were hurt. A break also does not necessarily constitute a shattering of the bone. A fracture of the right hand or fracture of the left hand still counts as a broken hand; hairline fractures, compound fractures, and more all prohibit movement and require weeks of healing.

Suing for a Broken Hand

To sue for a broken hand, you must be able to prove that you were owed a duty of care by the responsible party. That duty of care can take many forms; drivers, for example, must not hurt anyone else on the road, while property owners must make sure that their properties do not exhibit any risks or dangerous locations for anyone present in the establishment.

The duty of care must have been breached in some way, whether by placing you in a potentially harmful position or intentionally hurting you or causing you damage.

The breach must have caused some kind of incident or accident, whether a car crash, slip and fall, accident with a product, and more.

Lastly, the accident must have led to physical injuries. If you were not actually harmed, you won’t be able to sue for certain damages. Your broken hand must have come about as a result of the accident.

If you can prove all three of these points, your broken hand injury lawsuit will proceed and you’ll have the opportunity to earn compensation for the damages.

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What Is The Average Settlement For A Fractured Hand Case?

The average value of a hand fracture case is generally over $500,000 if you can prove you were the victim of negligence. Simple damages that are limited to your hand generally make a case worth less. A case can be worth more if you suffered other injuries or if the damages were particularly severe. Your case can be worth less if you were not seriously hurt by the fracture.

How Much Can You Receive If Your Hand Was Broken In An Accident?

You can receive over $100,000 if your hand was broken in an accident and the accident had an extremely negligent defendant. For example, a truck driver who was on a delivery could have crashed into you because he fell asleep at the wheel, causing you to break your hand. The expected settlement for a broken hand lawsuit rises when you are not liable for the accident at all and the fault can be wholly placed on the other party.

How Much Is A Broken Hand Injury Case Worth?

The settlement amounts of hand injury cases can change depending on the impact of the injuries. You may be able to earn over $250,000 if you suffered compound fractures and required numerous surgeries to correct the damage to your hand. You may also earn more if you are right-handed and you suffered a broken right hand. Similarly, you can earn more if you are left-handed and you sustained a broken left hand. The average payout for a broken hand claim can be over $700,000 if both of your hands were broken, leaving you unable to complete many daily tasks.

Hand Injury Settlement Amounts

Hand injury settlements are determined by an insurance agent overseeing your case. He will consider the extent of your injuries and determine how impactful and severe they were. If you were negatively impacted to the extent that your daily life changed or you were unable to complete your job duties, your case will likely be worth a fair amount of money. It can increase by thousands if you suffered permanent damage. There are no calculators used to determine these broken hand settlement amounts, though.

Instead, we have provided some hand fracture settlement amounts below for you to consider. These cases showcase what you could possibly earn and what other individuals have received for damages to their hands.

• $110,000 Settlement: An older man was working at a company fitting pipes when a clamp fell on his hand and severely damaged it. He suffered fractures and crushing injuries. His impairment rating was 40% after the accident. He could no longer sufficiently work the same way he could before, resulting in a settlement from the company.
• $140,000 Settlement: A woman was a passenger in a vehicle when another car ran a stop sign and crashed into the pair. The woman suffered fractures to her hand that caused her permanent damage. Her case was bolstered with spinal damages. The defendant was found completely at fault for ignoring the stop sign.
• $50,000 Settlement: A doctor was negligent while delivering a baby. As a result of his negligence, the baby suffered injuries to his right hand. The parents filed a lawsuit against the hospital and the doctor, claiming medical malpractice. There could have been no other cause of the injuries, considering it was a baby.

To learn more about the average value of a broken hand case, reach out to one of our attorneys.

Second Opinion on Your Case

Clients who call us asking questions about the average settlement amount for an injured hand case usually already have representation and lawyers. They are simply asking if their attorneys are doing a good job and bringing them an offer that is worthwhile. Many attorneys do not commit to the basic needs of clients and try to settle cases quickly so they can collect their checks and move on to the next lawsuit.

We will give you a free second opinion f your case. If we feel that your lawyer is not doing all he can to properly represent you, we will tell you so and give you alternatives. We believe that all victims of accidents should be given fair treatment and not be taken advantage of by their attorneys.

Call us to speak with an experienced lawyer for a broken hand lawsuit to receive a free second opinion on your case.

Restitution from a Broken Hand Lawsuit

Our attorneys will work around the clock to secure you the damages you deserve from your broken hand claim. You should not be expected to cover these expenses if you were the victim of negligent action and suffered a broken hand. We will strive to bring you coverage for your medical bills, lost income at work, property damage, pain and suffering, punitive damages, and more.

Our Los Angeles Firm

Reach out to Normandie Law Firm to speak with one of our Los Angeles attorneys that have experience in hand injury cases. We will gladly take your case and aggressively fight the insurance agent to win you the settlement you need. If we have to go to court to win your rightful compensation, we are willing to do so. Our lawyers operate around the clock and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our goal is to make sure that you are safe and sound throughout the legal process and to enable you to focus on recovering while we handle the legal legwork.

Call our offices for a free legal consultation with an experienced lawyer in Los Angeles who handles broken hand lawsuits. You can ask us any questions you wish and we will tell you more about the legal process. If you are curious as to what your case is worth, we will help you understand how to value it. We believe that all clients should have ample knowledge of the law and what the procedure is for their cases.

If you hire us to represent you, we’ll give you our zero fee guarantee, which states that you won’t have to touch your personal savings to pay for our services. We will only get paid if we win; the money will come out of the settlement we bring you and will be provided by the insurance company responsible for your damages. If we lose, we take no payment whatsoever. You will be of the hook.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Normandie Law Firm for more help with your broken hand lawsuit.