Were you involved in a car accident that left you with a fractured forearm? Did you fracture a bone in your forearm after you fell on the floor due to a hazardous condition? Broken bones in the arms can happen for many reasons, including:
- Fall accident (slip and fall or trip and fall): an outstretched hand as you fall is a primary cause of fractures to the forearm. Falling down on your arm or elbow can also cause fractures in one or both of the bones in your lower arm.
- Motor vehicle accidents: Bones in your body, including the ones in your arm, can break from the forceful impact from an auto accident.
- Direct impact incidents: In these accidents, there is a direct blow to the forearm that’s strong enough to cause a fracture.
Keep in mind that you can have multiple fractures, as the forearm contains two bones: the radius and the ulna. More often than not, it’s the radius that ends up being fractured, as it bears most of the weight. A forearm fractures can occur in various sections of the bone, like near the elbow joint, the wrist, or the middle of the bone.
If someone else is responsible for your accident, please contact us to explore the option of filing an accident claim. That way, you can recover the costs of recovering from an injury and ensure that your health and finances remain intact. Whether you need a fall accident attorney or a workplace injury lawyer, we have the legal expert you need here at Normandie Law Firm.
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Suing for a Forearm Fracture after a Car Accident
A forearm can be fractured from a car accident when the hands or arms experience a forceful impact. The majority of these injuries are associated with the victim gripping the steering wheel or bracing their arm against the dashboard when they are about to collide with another vehicle.
Auto accidents often result in serious fractures to your arm, legs, and other parts of the body. Don’t put off seeing a doctor, especially if your arm is hanging at an unusual angle, or you are struggling to use it as you normally would. By waiting even a few days, you put yourself at risk of deadly infections, permanent disability, and other serious health complications.
As part of your treatment plan, your doctor will most likely realign the fractured parts of the bone and wrap your arm in a splint or sling. At home, medication and ice packs should help with the pain and swelling. Once you have been to the hospital, please take some time to speak with a forearm fracture after a car accident lawyer. If you sustained a broken forearm because of hazardous road condition, reckless driving, or another circumstance indicting negligence, you may grounds to file a compensation claim. We can help you obtain medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other payments you may be entitled to, which we can discuss with you during a free case evaluation.
Forearm Fracture after a Slip and Fall
The vast majority of forearm fractures happen after someone falls down, as they are likely to extend their arm and experience a direct impact as they hit the ground. This can happen from a blow to the hand, forearm, or elbow that is forceful enough to fracture one of both of the bones in your forearm.
Please note that slip and fall accidents can result in multiple injuries, including head trauma, dislocated joints, and ruptured spleen. Failure to diagnose and treat these conditions early on can result in permanents disability and other serious impairments. Make sure to see a doctor right away, particularly if you have these symptoms, which are indicative of a fractured forearm:
- Severe pain and swelling in the arm
- Tenderness and possibly bruising in the forearm
- Irregular shape or angle of the forearm that’s fractured
- Inability or difficulty rotating your arm
- Possible weakness or numbness in the wrist / fingers
- Bone has penetrated through the skin (open or compound fracture)
Slip and falls can happen just about anywhere, and most of these accidents occur because of a property owner’s failure to maintain reasonably safe conditions. A forearm fracture lawsuit attorney can help you file a claim and ensure that you are fairly compensated by the responsible party.
Compensation for a Workplace Injury
Broken bones and fractures are very common among those who are involved in a work-related accident. These injuries are especially common at workplaces like warehouses and construction sites, but those working in offices can also end up with a forearm fracture if they fall down from slipping on or tripping over something.
Regardless of how the accident occurred, you are generally entitled to payments under California’s workers’ compensation laws. If you are approved for a WC claim, you will be covered for your medical bills, lost wages, and other applicable benefits. Keep in mind that you do not have to be injured at a fixed job site. If, for example, you are a delivery driver who was hit by another motorist, you can file a claim since you were injured within the scope of employment.
In order to obtain workers’ compensation benefits, make sure to notify your employer of the slip and fall, car crash, or any other accident within 30 days. Unless you designated a doctor ahead of time, you’ll be told which healthcare provider to go to and what paperwork needs to be filed with the insurance company. If you have questions or concerns about the claims process at any point, feel free to contact our office..
Statute of Limitations to File a Personal Injury Claim
As a general rule, accidents caused by negligence or misconduct have a statutory deadline of 24 months, or 2 years starting from when the incident occurred. This deadline applies to both car accidents and slip and falls, with very few exceptions.
An exception that may apply to you is injury claims for accidents caused by the government. For example, you may have fallen down and broken your forearm in a public school building, a city office location, or a public park. Alternatively, you were injured in a car accident because of reckless driving by a police officer or another government employee. Claims involving liability by a public entity must be filed no later than 6 months from the date of injury. This timeline is much shorter than the 2-year window you normally have for a personal injury lawsuit. With that in mind, please seek help from a lawyer with experience in suing city, county, and state governments.
How Much Time Do I have to File for Workers’ Compensation?
The process of applying for workers’ compensation is completely different from suing an individual or entity that caused you bodily harm. The first and most important thing is to tell your employer that you’ve been injured. You have 30 days to notify them, but it’s best to do this as soon as you are injured. That way, you can complete the claim forms and start obtaining payments in a timely manner.
Your claim for WC benefits must be filed no later than 1 year from the accident date. In spite of this deadline, please make sure to complete the paperwork as soon as possible. If there are no disagreements between you and your employer as to the cause of injury and the benefits you are entitled to, you should start getting paid in just a matter of weeks.
Unfortunately, some workers run into problems like denied claims or partial payments. They may also be told that they have to go back to work, even though they are still struggling to recover from a forearm fracture after a workplace accident. Our lawyers are here to guide you every step of the way, so contact us to schedule a free consultation.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
The personal injury lawyers of Normandie have a proven track record of recovery on behalf of injury victims and their families. We understand how complicated the legal process can be when you are in need of compensation from an accident that was caused by someone else
To provide you with the best quality representation, we will take your case on a contingency fee basis and ask that the party you are suing pay all of our expenses. Since our demands are a part of your settlement award, we don’t make a penny unless you receive compensation from a successful lawsuit. That’s our promise to you according to the Zero Fee Guarantee.
If you are ready to explore your rights and legal options with one of our legal experts, contact our law firm today.
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