Phoenix injury lawyers at Abels & Annes frequently represent plaintiffs who have suffered a broken bone (fracture) in an accident.  There are several categories for fractures, such as a complete fracture (where a bone breaks in two), a compound fracture, also known as an open fracture (bone breaks the skin), and a simple fracture.  Simple fractures can consist of hairline, stress, oblique, comminuted and impacted.

Fractures can occur when trauma in an accident is more powerful than the bone itself.  The likelihood of incurring a broken bone can sometimes depend on your age.  Kids obviously can sustain broken bones, but usually less complicated fractures as compared to an adult.  As you grow older, bones often can be more brittle, and a fall that might not hurt a child could seriously injure someone more senior.

Some broken bones are more severe than others.  We often help people that had to have surgery to repair breaks.  One type of procedure is an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF).  In this type of surgery, the fracture is repaired by securing it with a rod, screws and/or plates.  In some cases the hardware temporarily remains in the body, but sometimes it can be permanent.

If you have suffered a broken bone / fracture in an Arizona accident, contact a Phoenix injury lawyer at our office for a free consultation.