New Jersey Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers
Slip and Fall Bone Fractures
It is very easy to suffer a bone fracture, even from a seemingly minor slip and fall accident in New Jersey. Icy stairs in front of the coffee shop, an unclear aisle in the supermarket or a loose manhole cover in the road can trip you and take you down. In an instant, you can snap a bone as you try to catch yourself, or a limb can be caught and contorted against a hard object.
A broken bone can take anywhere from a few weeks to months to heal. The injury itself can be very painful as can the healing process. Some bone fractures require surgery to realign the bones or to implant metal rods and pins to reinforce and hold the bone in place.
If you have broken a leg or an arm, or even a toe or finger, will you be able to go back to work? If you have a physically demanding job, a broken leg can mean that you will be out of work for weeks or months. If your job requires you to type most of the day, a broken wrist might keep you away from work for quite a while. In the meantime, you will still have to pay bills and buy groceries. Where will that money come from?
Medical bills can reach unmanageable sums very quickly, especially if a bone fracture requires surgery or other complications arise. Bone fractures often require multiple visits for treatment. Different types of casts may be used, pins need to be implanted, and there are regular check-ins to make sure the bones are healing properly. There may also be a period of physical therapy to treat atrophied muscles after the bone heals. Even if you have health insurance, you may face substantial out-of-pocket expenses.
Often, the hazard that caused the NJ slip and fall could have been remedied had the responsible parties attended to their property. The coffee shop that failed to de-ice the steps may be held liable for your injuries. The supermarket that allowed a broken jar of jam to lay in the aisle unattended may owe you compensation for your losses, financial or otherwise. The utility company that did not properly secure the manhole cover after working below is likely legally responsible for your accident.
The only way to determine for certain whether you have a claim is to contact a qualified personal injury attorney. The Princeton slip and fall accident lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein have the experience you need to gain the highest possible monetary compensation for your injuries. Call us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.